Turn your garden into a beautiful sanctuary with these simple landscaping tips. This article will allow you to create that gorgeous scenery you see in home and garden magazines—even if you don't have big trees or expensive plants. Even just a few bushes and artfully arranged potted plants will turn your backyard into a feast for the eyes and a haven for the spirit. … [Read more...] about Tips for beautiful landscaped gardens
Tips for growing Italian herbs
Imagine how wonderful lit would be to have all the herbs you need for dinner growing just a few steps away from your kitchen. Feel like having pesto and angel hair pasta? You've got basil. Craving for a perfectly roasted chicken? All you need is rosemary. Here are some tips on growing Italian herbs in your garden. Many are easy to grow and will flourish with very little … [Read more...] about Tips for growing Italian herbs
Types of draperies
Shopping for draperies? Read this simple guide to help you find out more about your options and what works best for your room. This will save you from wasting time looking at draperies that won't fit your window, and also help you answer the sales representative's questions so he can immediately lead you to your options. Or, if you're not sure what draperies you want, this … [Read more...] about Types of draperies
How to start a vertical vegetable garden
There are many benefits to growing a vegetable garden: you beautify your surroundings, and have a regular supply of fresh, organic vegetables just a few steps away from your kitchen. But what if you don't have a lot of space? Grow a vertical vegetable garden! Instead of planting across plots of farmland, you plant upwards. It's very popular among urban vegetable gardeners … [Read more...] about How to start a vertical vegetable garden
How do I remove pesticide residue from my garden soil?
Chemical pesticides can contaminate your garden soil, making plants weaker, while the insects you try to kill become more resistant to it. You can remove pesticide residue by adding organic matter to your soil, lowering the concentration of pesticides and activating the soil's natural ability to heal itself (and release pesticide residue over time). … [Read more...] about How do I remove pesticide residue from my garden soil?