Garden lovers don’t necessarily have to stop working outdoors, even in the winter. Many plants thrive in autumn and winter in the garden as well as in containers. The weather is often mild enough to sit outside, so why not dress up your balcony with nice evergreens, shrubs, or herbs? Even when it gets too … Read more
Many people love flowers, house plants, and shrubs to make their homes lush and green, but only a few consider cactus an attractive option for bringing a natural feel to the room. If you don’t have a green-thumb or you are away for weeks on business trips, cacti and succulents might be your best bet. … Read more
Did you know that miniature vegetables don’t require any special care? They only need what other ordinary varieties require: good soil, sufficient water, nutrient, and light. Miniature or dwarf vegetables are not only cute but planting dwarf versions might give you the room that you need to squeeze in more vegetables. Many vegetables that grow in … Read more
You don’t have a garden, and you are not much of a gardener either? No problem, as long as you have a passion for plants and some random things to turn into planters. Place them on a windowsill, hang them in the bathroom or stick them on your fridge – these lovely little DIY flower pots … Read more
If you like Asian cuisine – Thai, Vietnamese, Chinese, or Indian – you are already familiar with the aromatic herb lemongrass. It has been used in cooking for centuries in South and Southeast Asian countries due to its subtle lemon fragrance and aroma. This ancient herb is a medicinal herb as well, with many health … Read more
There is no better thing than harvesting your own vegetables. Just think about those juicy, deliciously sweet, and sour cherry tomatoes that you freshly picked from the plant on your balcony. Without a doubt, homegrown vegetables are altogether different from the ones you purchase at the grocery store. Don’t worry if you don’t have a garden. The … Read more
These heat-loving fruits with a long growing season are also known as Muskmelons and are well known for their net-like, tan rind and sweet orange flesh. Cantaloupes are members of the cucurbit family of plants (Cucurbitaceae), including cucumbers, pumpkins, squashes, gourds, and a long list of melons. They are easy to grow specialty melons with … Read more
Every garden needs water to make it complete. Japanese gardeners recognized centuries ago that water and the fish that inhabit it brought a sense of calm to their land. Water is a vital component of all Zen gardens. Adding a garden pond or aquarium to your landscape is an effective way to increase property value … Read more
Plants add color and texture to a garden, but they can also turn it into a fragrant paradise. By adding scented plants, you can give a new dimension to your garden. Scented gardens are an amazing experience and will definitely make you spent more time outdoors. There are so many fragrant plants out there, from … Read more
Don’t worry about not having enough space, as you can have a vegetable garden even on your deck or balcony. Let us show you how easy it can be… Growing edibles is one of the hottest gardening trends, and it is slowly becoming a necessity. Vegetable gardens are the easiest and cheapest way to have … Read more