DIY may be a phrase that scares you, especially when it comes to your garden – but it shouldn’t. There are lots of things you can do and lots of improvements you can make to upgrade your existing family garden and make it a brighter and more welcoming space. So, where do you have to start?  Give the Garden a Purpose  To begin with, your garden needs a purpose. Without a purpose, your garden area will just be lots of ideas and themes simply thrown together. When it comes to purpose, also think about who will use your garden. For example, is the purpose of your garden to provide entertainment…

With Spring literally right around the corner, I am on the hunt for some tips and inspiration to help me on my quest to create the most beautiful outdoor space for our new home. We bought a new home a little over one year ago in the Pocono Mountains, and for me curb appeal and a lush looking yard and garden is a must. How my home looks from the outside is as important to me as how it looks on the inside and it’s the reason that ensuring my garden is ready for the summer is so important to me. I also just love gardening and working in the…

For many gardeners, the stargazer lily is an irresistible choice for their flower beds. These lilies are unique in appearance and gorgeous when produced en masse.  The Latin name of this plant is Lilium x Stargazer, but no one would blame you if you called them Tiger Lilies or Lion’s Ear instead. If you do decide to start growing these lilies yourself, here are some things to keep in mind:  Stargazers Grow Quickly   As soon as they’re planted, the tubers will begin shooting outshoots that look like blades of grass. Despite its common name, stargazers aren’t fussy about soil conditions.   Stargazers enjoy the sun or partial shade just fine, and they’ll happily grow in nutrient-poor soil. However, these…

Whether you’ve recently moved to a new house with a slightly neglected garden, or it’s simply been a while since you tended to yours, there are lots of reasons why you might want to revamp your outside area. If so, you might as well take the opportunity to choose a theme for your yard that fits both the space you have and your own personal style. There are lots of different design ideas you can pick, so here are five of our favorites to get you inspired. English cottage garden For those who want to choose a romantic and charming theme, the English cottage garden is an ideal choice. Think narrow pathways…

More and more people are prioritizing springtime lighting these days, and for good reason. With the excellent range of patio lights, outdoor string lights, solar lights etc available these days, you have plenty of options to decorate your outdoors, be it your patio or your garden. Many people face a lot of challenges when it comes to lighting up their outdoors, especially during the spring season. You can have different styles of solar lighting ideas from ligmansolarlighting.com.  Are you one of these people too? If yes, continue reading this piece, as we will discuss some excellent tips to light up your outdoors during spring season.  Spring Outdoor Lighting Tips Examine/Inspect Your Lights You may…

If you have ever had the uniquely frustrating experience of trying to use a garden hose without a reel, then you know how much of a struggle it can become. You must drag out the hose, hook it up, then pull it along with you where you need it. Except it is never that easy of course. Halfway there the hose might get caught and then stuck on something, so you must backtrack and free it up. Then you try and go back to where you were only to realize no water is coming out because the hose has kinked because it is a loose pile on the yard. After…

It is no secret, if you read my blog often, that I love gardening as it is one of my favorite past times in the warmer months. My love of gardening and working in the yard comes from my childhood. My father and I used to work outdoors every Spring, Summer and Fall and our yard was always immaculate and beautiful. We also planted a garden every year and enjoyed tons of fresh delicious produce which is where my love of gardening began. Gardening is a fabulous activity for lovers of the great outdoors and whether you are a pro or new to gardening in general, this is the time…

Growing your mushrooms enables you to relish a range of edible mushrooms, including exquisite varieties otherwise unavailable or expensive. However, growing mushrooms is not that easy. It’s essential to create a conducive ecosystem where the mushrooms can spawn without contamination and adversities.  This is where a mushroom fruiting chamber can come to your rescue. A mushroom fruiting chamber or grow chamber is a fabricated system that creates a favorable atmosphere for mushrooms to grow naturally. It can be used to store your substrate and help you produce a consistent yield of high-potency mushrooms.  If you are exploring mushroom fruiting chambers for sale, here are some features to look out for: Compact…

Back yards should be a place to unwind. Not only should they be a place to spend time in the mornings and evenings to relax and spend quality time, but they should also be pleasant to look out upon. With there being gardeners willing to provide services that can help you get your garden looking the way you want it and landscapers being able to use software that makes creating a weekly schedule of jobs a lot easier, there should be no excuses as to why you can’t finally get the garden of your dreams!  So if you have always wanted to get rid of the bamboo that is growing in your…