Learning the basic lawn mowing patterns will make your yard look amazing, and it’s also better for the grass too. You don’t need to spend tons of extra time learning how to cut grass like a pro, it’s all about being intentional with the way you mow. When you are more intentional, it becomes much easier (and more fun!) to maintain a healthy lawn. In this detailed guide, you’ll learn all about the different grass cutting techniques and patterns, and how to easily use them to make nice designs in your lawn....

At around 17°F, you’ll see leaf and small stem damage, and the tree will likely be killed to the ground at temperatures below 10°F, although mature trees may regrow from the roots. Olea Europaea Are you up for a challenge that is extraordinarily rewarding? Grow olive trees! Of course, if you’re located in the US and you don’t already live in certain olive-friendly parts of California, Texas, Georgia, Florida, Arizona, Oregon, Alabama, or Hawaii, you’ll have to move there....

Looking for a challenge? Opuntia microdasys is a fun plant with a deceiving appearance. Its pads grow in pairs resembling furry bunny ears. It may look friendly and fuzzy, but this cactus has extremely sharp hairs guaranteed to keep you on your toes. Table of Contents Also called bunny ears cactus, this plant is originally red and turns green as it matures. The prickly “fur” is white, yellow, or reddish-brown depending on the variety....

A reliable and easily maintainable foundation for your garden is a few evergreen shrubs away, so let’s cut to the chase and start talking shrubbery! Gardeners worldwide are always looking for the newest, flashiest, most amazing plant to add to their collection. But that stunning thriller of a specimen gets lost without a solid foundation of shrubbery, and no material fulfills this duty better than an evergreen shrub. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products....

From Dianthus to Primula, we need to know which ground each plant prefers. Here’s what’s to come in this article: There is a worldwide discussion today on what is happening to our soil, over the whole planet. This is important, and this topic could comprise a whole article in itself. As gardeners, however, we are more concerned with the ground that we have in our own plots. The more we know about this vital commodity, the better plants we produce, and the better our gardens become....

There are several great books on growing food vertically. Three of my favourites include Vertical Vegetables & Fruit by Rhonda Massingham Hart, Grow a Living Wall by Shawna Coronado, and Vertical Gardening by Derek Fell. 5 fun vertical vegetable garden ideas: Salad tower – With a salad tower, you’ll never run out of homegrown greens! Easy to make, this is a cylinder built from a sturdy wire mesh, lined in plastic, and filled with soil....

QUESTION: What is the best month to plant basil? I don’t want to plant it too early or too late in the season and I still haven’t planted yet. – Emily L ANSWER: This will depend upon your planting zone. Each planting zone has a final frost date. Therefore, you can plan your gardening schedule around this date. However, this date won’t be the same for everyone. When planting basil, it should be done after the final spring frost....

There are a few key factors that go into determining the optimal start time for growing tomatoes. It can be confusing to try to figure out the right time to start tomatoes. If you wait too long to plant them you may not have enough time in the season to harvest a full crop. But on the other hand, if you start them too early you might risk stunting or even killing the plants....

QUESTION: Where’s the best place to plant a southern magnolia tree? I have a location in mind where I’d like to put it, but wanted to make sure that it doesn’t need to be planted with a certain orientation or specific sun requirement. Any tips? – Alex W ANSWER: Southern magnolia trees are considered messy trees. Therefore, it’s best to plant them in specific growing locations where this characteristic of the tree works in its favor....

Ready to solve the mystery? Read on! Few things make a gardener’s heart drop like leaves turning yellow on a beloved plant. Questions begin racing through your mind: is it a disease? A pest? A lack of water or nutrients? When it comes to bleeding hearts, the answer is perhaps more nuanced than you might expect. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission....

Whether you want to grow small, sweet, yellow fruits, big and tangy red-fleshed ones, or something in between, you have plenty of pitaya varieties to choose from. Dragon fruit, also known as pitayas, are available in different sizes, shapes, skin colors, flesh colors, and flavor profiles. And these cultivars have different sun, heat, and cold tolerances. So, when you grow them at home, you’ll want to choose the best one for your growing conditions – and your taste buds!...

Information Did you recently plant hellebore flowers but are frustrated by the fact that they don't seem to be blooming? Hellebores can be picky, which means you have to meet their essential needs for them to flowers to show at their best. In this article, gardening expert Jill Drago walks through common reasons your hellebores aren't blooming, and how to fix it! By Jill Drago Last updated: June 16, 2022 | 6 min read Hellebores are such a unique flowering perennial because their flowers mark the beginning of spring for some, or just the beginning of warmer temperatures for others....

Shade gardening isn’t nearly as fun as it is in the full sun! Yep, I hear this all the time. The reason this is such a common feeling is because the most well known of all shade garden plants you see are BOR-ing (ehem, plain green hostas!). Ok, confession time… I find hostas mundane and overdone (at least they are here in Minnesota). Sure, there are tons of varieties to choose from....

It’s an opportunity for us to better appreciate the fleeting nature of beauty – and so Mother Nature can delight us with the great variety of her creative genius! Without fragrance, a garden just isn’t a garden. It’s the stuff memories are made of, and the faintest hint of scent can conjure up people, places, and times long since gone. It delights our senses, and tugs at our heartstrings. And what better place to find the scent of love than in a flower?...

Vertical gardening is a fun way to add beauty and drama to your garden. If you’re wondering what plants grow on a trellis, then this list of trellis plants is for you! It covers everything from climbing flowers for sun or shade, vining perennials, annuals, tropicals, and even vining vegetables. When you’re looking for plants to grow in your vertical garden, trellis plants are the obvious first choice. Lucky for us there are lots of different types of climbing plants out on the market these days....

Here are some fantastic Industrial Garden Ideas from Used Items that you can add to your yard for a different yet attractive look! Check out some small chill-out garden ideas here Industrial Garden Ideas from Used Items 1. Water Feature From Stones With water flowing from a brick tower into a large stone bowl, this quick-to-make water feature will look great in any garden. 2. DIY Shelves All you need are some galvanized pipes and fruit crates to make this one....

1. DIY Terracotta Fountain Get some terracotta pots and bowls of different sizes without the drainage holes to make a fountain for your garden. Visit Instructables to learn how to do this! 2. Mini Magic Garden in Terracotta Pot Involve your kids to complete this mini magic garden project in a terracotta pot. Find more info at Good HouseKeeping. 3. A Clay Pot Smoker Learn how to build a clay pot smoker here if the idea of smoking meat or fish outdoors is hitting your mind....

Plants Are you thinking of adding some shorter perennial plants to your garden edges or borders? In this article, we examine 61 of our favorite perennial plants that are smaller in stature. These plants will return year after year, and give your garden a great look with the foliage that's closer to the ground. By Jason White Last updated: March 17, 2022 | 24 min read There are many reasons to create a garden border, from aesthetics to actual use cases....

Bamboo has many uses, especially bamboo wood, which is widely used as a construction material. Animals like Pandas love to chew on bamboos, but is it safe for humans too? And, if yes, you must be wondering which part of it is edible? Continue reading to find out Can You Eat Bamboo or not? Check out our article on the best fertilizers for bamboo here! Is Bamboo Safe to Eat If you are wondering, can you eat bamboo, then the answer is–Yes!...

Durian trees and jackfruit trees may be very different, but there’s often a lot of confusion about the fruit they bear. You’ll find them both in Asian markets. They’re both tropical fruits. But the distinct differences in the durian vs jackfruit debate are pretty pronounced. Table of Contents Both jackfruit and durian originate in Asia. Both jackfruit and durian fruit are highly sought after worldwide, and they thrive in similar climates....