Cities nationwide get pumped about pumpkin season - so why wouldn't you try growing your own gourds in your garden? It’s an excellent way to add beauty, style and color to your home. The fall months are prime time to harvest gourd varieties to use for decorations as well as household tools. Pumpkin, ... » Learn More about Secrets and techniques for Growing Gourds
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Strategies for Wholesome Yards
For decades we’ve had landscape principles set up that could hinder us from creating thriving, sustainable landscapes. We've covered some of these principles, or rules, previously, but there are far more to take into account amending as a new garden season is upon us. So let's see how to get your ... » Learn More about Strategies for Wholesome Yards
These types of Plants Can Enhance a Home’s Quality of Air
A study 30 years ago by NASA reveals that particular plants can help clean the air to space stations, and studies since then have confirmed they may be able to do that for a home or office too. Further, research has linked certain houseplants to an increase in productivity, calmness, creativity, as ... » Learn More about These types of Plants Can Enhance a Home’s Quality of Air
Planting Spring Flowers in the Fall
Fall is the time for … planting? Yep. Prior to stashing your garden tools, invest some effort now for a lovely payback in the spring. Hardy, cold-tolerant bulbs have no problem spending the winter underground, where they will be ready for warming soil and sunny skies to tease them to the surface in ... » Learn More about Planting Spring Flowers in the Fall
Repel Mosquitoes Naturally with These 6 Plants
Way too many mosquitoes in the backyard? Do they seem to gather in the outdoor areas in which you love to spend by far the most time? Fill your yard with plants that naturally repel mosquitoes and send them flying the opposite direction. Because of the strong scent of the essential oils in most of ... » Learn More about Repel Mosquitoes Naturally with These 6 Plants