Whether you are making some late additions to your gardens or planning for the future, include some hummingbird-favorite plants. Select plants and create combinations to attract and support them with a season-long supply of nectar. Hummingbirds consume an average of two to three times their weight in nectar each day. Providing feeders and an abundance… Continue reading Planting And Enjoying A Hummingbird Garden
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Vertical Gardening Maximizes Beauty and Harvest
Go vertical to expand your outdoor gardening space, create privacy and add beauty to bare walls and fences. This centuries-old technique has been used to grow food and flowers, adding beauty and productivity from the ground up. Even those gardening on small city lots, balconies and decks can go vertical to expand their gardening opportunities.… Continue reading Vertical Gardening Maximizes Beauty and Harvest
Get Maximum Yield from Minimal Garden Space
Growing on a deck or balcony is a great way to bring the garden to your backdoor. You can attract butterflies and hummingbirds into easy view and grow edibles within close reach when cooking. For some, it may be the only available space to garden. Make the most of every square foot by growing… Continue reading Get Maximum Yield from Minimal Garden Space
Landscape Structures Provide Function and Beauty
Incorporate arbors, trellises and other structures into your designs when planning new or updating existing gardens and landscapes. These structures help form the framework of any garden, add year-round interest and provide years of beauty and function. Utilize arbors to define and connect distinct areas of the landscape. Invite visitors into your landscape with a… Continue reading Landscape Structures Provide Function and Beauty