Caring For Snowberry Shrubs

A deciduous shrub, the Snowberry shrub gets its name thanks to the white berries it bears which attract a lot of attention and hummingbirds. With its oval, dark green foliage, white flowers with a hint of pink and interesting fruit, the Snowberry is native to North America and belongs to the Caprifoliaceae or Honeysuckle family. It is also useful, as well as beautiful, as its root system pr ...

Identifying termites

Even though termites can cause real damage to a home, most homeowners can’t say which ones are termites even when they see them. Instructions Usually termites swarm in the spring so this is the time when you should look for signs. If you see some insects look closely if they are termites. They should have a straight body and no waist. Also the wings can be a clue. Termites have 4 of ...

Planting Allium Bulbs

Although mostly regarded as vegetables, the allium family contains some ornamental flowering plants as well, known as “onion flowers”, appreciated for their beautiful colours; planted in flower beds, edges or flower rugs they look stunning. Each species has different colours and shapes but they all grow leafless stems with clusters of flowers at the top which progressively bloom, starting from ...

Do it yourself – garden decorations

In this day in age anyone is hungry for a piece of land. We miss nature and nature misses us. So try to hold on to the garden you already have or try to obtain one. If your green space needs a redo or maintenance hurry to offer it. It is very important that you feel comfortable and peaceful in it. A key element is the decoration. So, here are some advices for you in order to choose the rig ...

About paving tiles

For those of you that are not familiar to the concept, paving tiles are made of stone, concrete or clay; they are thin pieces and cut in different shapes and sizes. You can use them to resurface the pavement or asphalt. Also, they can hide flaws and won’t raise problems for the door clearance. With tiles you can pave porches, patios, walkways, form a border around elements from the garden l ...

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