In the world of animals, there are carnivores (predators) and herbivores. The carnivores are meat eating, and feed on the herbivores. The same happens in the insect world, and we can use this strategy to naturally control pests in our vegetable gardens. Insect predators eat other insects. What are Beneficial Insect Predators? Examples of beneficial […]
Oatmeal is one of the healthiest foods you can include in your diet. It is rich in fiber, antioxidants, and other nutrients. Although it is low in fat and cholesterol, it is one of the most filling foods around. As such, if you’re trying to lose weight, as long as you minimize the number of […]
If you have a green thumb and are considering sprucing up the garden, have you decided what you are going to plant? Are you looking at a vegetable garden that will provide you fresh produce to eat or are you looking at a more decorative garden such as a flower garden? Garden flowers are bright […]
Before you can imagine Patio Decorating Ideas and ways to improve any unsightly wall, you need to consider a few factors. Your answers to these questions should guide what kinds of solutions you use to disguise and decor any wall, fence or deck to brighten up that space and turn it into your favorite spot […]
The term, ‘perennial plant’, means simply that the plant returns following severe freezes, to grow again the next year. Trees are cold hardy tested perennials by nature, some trees that are evergreens and do not go dormant, but merely slow down during various seasons, and other shade trees enter dormancy and shed the leaves. Tree […]
Fresh herbs are the ultimate when it comes to cooking and many people now a days want them. What better way to enjoy fresh herbs in your kitchen than ones that are just minutes old. There is no deep dark secrets when it comes to growing herbs. In fact herbs are really very easy to […]
There are a plethora of herb garden ideas you can choose from that will literally spice up your life! Herb gardens, whether yours is indoors or outdoors, are a great way to begin gardening. Herb Potting An easy way to make an herb garden is by using individual pots for each herb plant. Raised Herb […]
Elevated garden beds are excellent for yards with poor or compacted soil. Not only do they look stunning in a backyard garden, they also ease the workload that comes with maintaining traditional, in-ground beds. Plants are lifted out of the way of rowdy pets and little ones, and your soil warms up earlier and stays […]