Did you know that experts estimate that over 80% of the food in North America contains genetically modified organisms (GMOs)? With all of the concern these days with health and the possible ill-effects of GMOs, many health conscious people are choosing to take matters into their own hands and grow some of their own food. […]
Year: 2015
DIY Composting: Save the Earth and Enrich the Soil
All kinds of plants, including vegetables, need enriched soil to grow well and our native soil unfortunately does not have many of the nutrients that are important for plants. The most eco-friendly way to give your plants the nutrients they need is by composting. Composting is a natural process where organic material like kitchen scraps, […]
Light Up the Night
Landscape Design Lighting When you have a beautiful, lush garden, you get tremendous joy from looking at it and being outside in your yard. But many homeowners lose out on half of the enjoyment because they do not have sufficient lighting to see and use their garden at night. Proper landscape design lighting can transform […]
Planters and Container Gardens
Container Garden Design Have you considered adding planters to your landscape plans? Container gardening is an easy way for novices to try gardening or for you to create a beautiful focal point, highlight or border to complement your patio and other outdoor areas. Some popular places for containers are: – Next to your front door […]
Bromeliads
Landscaping with Bromeliads Landscaping with bromeliads is a great choice if you are looking for an exotic, tropical-looking plant for shady spaces. Bromeliads are easy to care for, and fairly quickly create baby plants, or pups, that you can plant in other parts of your yard. Bromeliads come in a variety of sizes and colors, […]