The Perfect Garden Arch Trellis for Your Yard

Garden arch trellis

Having an arch trellis for your garden stands as a verdant gateway, beckoning gardeners and visitors alike into a world of botanical beauty. Find out whether you should build your own arch trellis or buy a premade structure. These structures create vertical visual interest and depth while supporting climbing plants. They transform gardens into three-dimensional …

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Best Trees for Both Summer Shade & Winter Sun

Bee collecting pollen, a major allergen

Recently, I sought advice from a friend who runs a successful lawn care business, aiming to enhance my yard with the best trees. His expertise in arboriculture has already left my existing trees in a state of enviable health and beauty. During our conversation, I expressed my admiration for the majestic Camphor tree adorning my …

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Toro Summer of Stripes Mower and Trimmer

Toro summer of stripes 60 v lawn mower

The wet and rainy winter this year in California has made my backyard greener than ever. It also means my lawn has grown into a miniature jungle. The kids from “Honey I Shrunk the Kids” wouldn’t stand a chance out there! Luckily, Toro kindly sent me their new 60V Max Stripeâ„¢ Dual-Blades Self-Propelled Mower and 60V …

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How to Create a Garden That Helps You Relax and Unwind

How to create a garden that helps you relax and unwind

With our lives busy nowadays, few people pay much attention to their gardens, their size, and their decor. Yet, it can be a relaxing and intimate sanctuary where we can spend our free time reading or simply drinking coffee and listening to our favorite music. It depends on you, your personal taste, and what you …

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Types of Maple Trees

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Many types of maple trees will add interest to your yard year-round. Here is a list of some beautiful native and non-native maple species. A common choice for the art of bonsai and the focal point of Canada’s national flag, Maple trees belong to the genus Acer and are available in more than 125 varieties. …

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How to Grow Roses Indoors

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Here’s how to grow roses indoors! When most people picture a rose bush, they usually picture colorful roses growing outdoors in a garden. It’s hard to picture roses growing inside because most are unaware that growing roses indoors is even possible. Turns out, growing roses inside your home is completely doable with the right type …

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How to Trim Roses For Winter

Red rose covered in frost

Read on to discover how to trim roses for winter and save your rose bushes during the cold weather seasons! Snow and cold weather pose many hazards to roses, including freezing growth and damaging the plant. During winter, roses go dormant and grow poorly. As such, they should be given extra attention and care if …

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How to Grow Roses From Seeds

How to grow roses from seeds, roses and buds

Read on to discover how to grow roses from seeds! Although not the easiest method, growing roses from seeds is arguably more rewarding when they begin to sprout. Growing roses isn’t nearly as complicated as growing vegetables from seeds, but a little bit of patience is required nonetheless. If you are up for the challenge, …

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How To Protect Your Trees From Frost

Cold weather can cause many types of problems for trees, the number one issue being frost. Here’s how to protect your trees from frost. There are a variety of things that you can do to protect your trees and saplings from frost damage this winter. Read on to discover the most common methods people use …

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Plants That Attract Butterflies

Plants that attract butterflies eastern tiger swallowtail butterfly

If your goal is to create a magical butterfly sanctuary in your own backyard, look no further! These must-have flowering plants that attract butterflies are sure to attract a variety of beauty to your yard, in addition to other native pollinators such as hummingbirds and bees. Some are better at drawing in a specific species, …

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