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Backyard Horticulture for Beginners

According to the American Society For Horticultural Science, Horticulture is the art and science of plants. It combines aesthetics and knowledge to improve your outdoor environment. Harvard Health Publications says that gardening can actually improve your health. Here’s how to enjoy backyard gardening even if you don’t have a green thumb. Grow Your Own Food There’s something satisfying about being able to use the plants that you grow. First of all, there’s the health aspect. A vegetable garden can encourage you to eat more fruits and vegetables. Harvesting your food at the right times gives you access to more nutrients.

How to Create a Tranquility Garden

Have you ever noticed that formal botanical gardens and arboretums often have cozy nooks carved out in the space? These quiet areas may induce you to breathe a little more deeply and take a quick break from your busy life. It’s tempting to want to add tranquility to your own backyard. However, the idea can be intimidating. Instead of trying to transform your entire backyard at once, take a hint from the pros and start with a small space. You can always expand it over time. Build Outside Your Back Door You don’t have to go to the far reaches

Using a Trellis to Lift Your Vines

Watching vines grow around posts and supports is a magical experience. The vines seem to grow rampantly, and each day, they have a story to narrate. Many vines tend to bloom and bear fruits, and this adds to their beauty. Rather than letting your vines grow across your yard and take up valuable living space, you can train them to grow on trellises. A trellis is one of the best ways to raise your garden vertically and still enjoy the lush greenery. Choose the Right Trellis Vines can be delicate and lightweight or be heavy with vigorous growth. It is

10 Top Tips for Fall Maintenance Checklist

Plummeting temperatures and changing leaf colors bring to light that fall is here. This is the perfect time to attend to those little niggles that can result in expensive repairs if you ignore them. Before cold winter sets in follow this fall maintenance checklist to ensure you don’t miss any part of your home. You will be grateful for it, and your home will thank you for it. 1. Roof and Chimney Inspections Snow, rain, and ice can easily enter your home through damaged roof. Replace missing and broken shingles. Make sure the roof is clean. Clear dead leaves and

Hedge Rows Versus Fences

If you have been considering how to create different spaces around your home or business then you are not alone. This is an issue that many people deal with at some point in their life. There is a lot to consider when planning out long term partitions and how you want foot traffic to flow through your space. Hedge rows and landscaping that create partitions with lovely foliage, fruit, and more are a fantastic green alternative to traditional fencing. Let’s face it; a fence can look pretty bad if not maintained or if you just have whatever is cheapest thrown

Enjoy a Green Yard With Evergreens All Winter Long

Evergreens aren’t just for Christmas – they can provide great color to your yard all winter long.

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Backyard Horticulture for Beginners

How to Create a Tranquility Garden

Using a Trellis to Lift Your Vines

10 Top Tips for Fall Maintenance Checklist

Hedge Rows Versus Fences

Enjoy a Green Yard With Evergreens All Winter Long

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