14 Landscaping Tips for Beginners

Here are some valuable tips to consider before you start a DIY landscaping project or hire a professional. Top 14 Landscaping Tips 1. Leave Enough Space The most common mistake we see DIY landscapers make is not leaving enough room for trees and shrubs to grow. Young plants look cute for the first few years, … Read more

20 Stunning Cactus Garden Ideas (Photo Gallery)

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If you live in a hot climate where your plants struggle to survive due to the heat and lack of moisture then a cacti garden may be the perfect solution for you. Planting a cactus garden instead of a traditional garden doesn’t mean that you can’t still incorporate beautiful flowers. Many cacti are flowering and … Read more

Bonsai 101 (Everything You Need to Get Started)

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Bonsai is an ancient art form and gardening pleasure. The history of this wonderful and stylish form of plant manipulation and art dates back to about the 4th century. It originated out from China and spread to Japan. Throughout Asia, container planting with trees and shrubs is hundreds of years old. They could be found … Read more

10 Cute Bicycle Planters You Can Make Yourself

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If you love the idea of adding bright flowers to an outdoor space but want a creative way to display them, a bicycle planter is a fun alternative to the usual hanging planters you see around town and in yards. Antique and vintage bicycles are a great find at the flea market, but what can … Read more

7 Best Mulch Alternatives for Your Home Garden

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Mulch is a traditional material for decorating flower beds, retaining moisture, and reducing soil erosion, but because it’s so common, you may be looking for something a bit different. Fortunately, there are a good number of other materials you can choose from if you simply don’t want standard mulch. Check out these seven alternatives to … Read more

17 Beautiful Arbor Design Ideas (Photo Gallery)

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Arbor designs are a great way to elevate the appearance of your yard or patio. A backyard arbor is an outdoor vertical structure that provides shade, shelter, or privacy. They also tend to have a tunnel-like passageway that makes them look picturesque and lovely. The great thing about arbors is that they can be rustic, … Read more

32 Backyard Pavilion Ideas (Photo Gallery)

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Welcome to our gallery of 30+ backyard pavilion ideas! Here you can find inspiration for wooden pavilions, metal pavilions, stone pavilions, and portable pavilions for your backyard. What is a Pavilion? A pavilion is a beautiful outdoor covering that is common for summer houses, by pools, and in gardens. It provides shelter, seating, and sometimes … Read more

5 Easy Alternatives to Underground Sprinkler Systems

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When it comes to keeping your garden hydrated it may seem like there aren’t many affordable alternatives to underground sprinkler systems, but that isn’t necessarily the case! There are several ways you can cut down on the cost of watering your lawn and your garden! An underground sprinkler system is definitely convenient but it can … Read more

24 Alternatives to Flowers (as a Gift or in the Garden)

alternatives to flowers

Traditionally, flowers are given as gifts or as additions to a garden. However, there are going to be instances when something other than flowers would make a better choice. For example, you will want to find alternatives to flowers if your significant other is allergic to them or if you want something a bit different … Read more