Gardening

Caring For Mock Orange Shrubs
Caring For Mock Orange Shrubs
Gardening
The Mock Orange shrub, one of the popular landscaping plants, produces citrus smelling white flowers hence the name. It is an 8 foot tall deciduous shrub with waxy light green leaves and it’s generally seen near patios, walkways or driveways. ...

Benefits of The Oregon Grape Root Shrubs
Benefits of The Oregon Grape Root Shrubs
Gardening
This shrub is highly regarded for medicinal purposes and is not related to grapes but gets its name because it bears comestible berries clustered in grape bunches. It resembles the holly plant because of its green leathery leaves and has yellow f ...

Ideas to create a landscape between a fence and a driveway
Ideas to create a landscape between a fence and a driveway
Gardening
If you have an empty area between the fence and driveway, you can add a landscape. You can bring colors and design, thorough several options. Choose the one that fits your style and the look of your house. Here are some ideas of how to enrich the ...

Artificial grass as a landscaping solution
Artificial grass as a landscaping solution
Gardening
Artificial grass is an option for landscaping and requires no maintenance. It also reduces costs that would come with regular watering, fertilizer and other resources. Consult the local building codes before you choose artificial grass for your out ...

Want a U-Shaped Driveway? Here’re some ideas for your landscape
Want a U-Shaped Driveway? Here’re some ideas for your landscape
Gardening
Everyone has their own preferences and, whether you like simple or elegant, a U-shaped driveway offers perspective and plenty of opportunities. Make it your kind of beautiful and it will reward you with a sight to be seen whenever you go home, big ...

Landscaping Ideas for Side and Main Entries
Landscaping Ideas for Side and Main Entries
Gardening
If you're ready to give the side or main entrance of your home a makeover, there are many landscaping ideas from which you can draw inspiration. Landscaping the area around the front or side entrances will make them inviting while projecting a li ...

Create a landscape for an old farmhouse
Create a landscape for an old farmhouse
Gardening
Creating a landscape for a farmhouse can a difficult project due to the large area you need to include in the design. But don’t worry. There is a solution: have focus on key elements that will give you the rustic charm you desire. Let’s start wi ...

Azaleas in a landscape
Azaleas in a landscape
Gardening
We all want a garden or even a walkway full of flowers and color. Have you ever heard of azaleas? Well, if you didn’t it’s time to learn about them and if you know this type of flower, you must know that they are have an abundance of beauty and col ...

Landscapes in Damp Regions
Landscapes in Damp Regions
Gardening
This is one of the most difficult sites in which to keep a garden, as a large amount of water might eventually suffocate the plants. This can be ameliorated however by choosing tolerant species and by amending soil to improve drainage and constru ...

A landscape with a river theme
A landscape with a river theme
Gardening
How about creating a landscape with a river theme? Imagine you will bring next to your house the sound of water flowing, the charm of a small pond or river and the beauty of a wood area. Nature never felt closer. If you go for this design, the ...