Do you love the smell of freshly cut grass or the feel of dirt between your toes? Gardening is a great way to get outdoors and enjoy nature while getting some exercise. But there are many other benefits of gardening that you may not be aware of. Here are the top 10...
WHAT ARE ORNAMENTAL GARDENS?
Most people think of an ornamental garden as a place where flowers and other plants are grown for their beauty rather than for utility. Indeed, many ornamentals are chosen more for the way they look than for any other reason. However, some useful ornamentals are often...
TYPES OF GARDENS
Gardens come in all shapes and sizes, from the tidy lawns and manicured flower beds of English estates to the wild and untamed landscapes of the American West. There are many different types of gardens around the world, each with its own unique style and features....
HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT PLANTS FOR YOUR GARDEN
Many peoples love to plant trees and flowers in their garden. But not all the plants are good for the garden. Some plants can damage the other plants in the garden. So, it is important to choose the right plants for the garden. Gardeners have many choices to make when...
GARDENING TIPS AND IDEAS FOR BEGINNERS
Did you know that you can grow your own food? Gardening is a great way to get outside, get some exercise, and enjoy the fresh air. In addition, you get to eat the fruits (or vegetables) of your labor! Gardening can be very daunting for beginners, but it doesn't have...
Emergency Seed Kits
In disaster preparedness circles, one of the often-overlooked aspects of emergency preparation is the ability to grow your own food. This idea has grown extremely popular lately due to the plethora of companies catering to preppers and homesteaders and their foreseen...
Growing Your Salad Veggies In Containers
Container gardening is growing steadily in popularity as green-thumbed individuals become invested in the amount of control and flexibility gardening out of planters, pots, and tubs can give them. There’s a long list of beautiful trees, flowers, and shrubs that can be...
Heirloom Seeds
When it comes to seed storage, having viable seeds that will produce beautiful and bountiful plants is crucial. This is why you’ll see many people speaking and writing about heirloom seeds regarding emergency preparedness. Heirloom seeds come from generations of...
Hydroponic Systems
Hydroponic systems are growing in popularity as more and more gardeners seek solutions to a lack of arable land. Let’s look at what they are, what they work well for, and why you might want one. In essence, hydroponic systems are a way to grow plants using nutrient...
Indoor Herb Gardens
Indoor herb gardens are truly amazing. Not only will you have fresh herbs ready to pick whenever you need them, but they will fill your home with potent fragrances and beautiful greenery. If you think growing an indoor herb garden is difficult, you’ll be delighted to...