2-Minutes Practical Tips for Starting a Balcony Herb Garden

Personally, I’m a big fan of serration.Whether it’s a megalodon tooth, a trusty pocket knife, or th

Harvesting basil from the garden is one of my favorite summer activities. We use the flavor-packed leaves in pasta, pesto, on pizzas, and in fresh salads like Caprese salad. Plus, surplus basil harvests can be frozen or dried for future meals. How and when you harvest basil can have a big impact on plant health, flavor, and production. Below you’ll get my tips on harvesting basil, including types of basil like Genovese, Thai, and lemon, to ensure you’ve got a non-stop supply of this popular herb.

Create a stunning garden filled with these exotic Asian Flowers. With their graceful petals, they will add a touch of elegance and vibrant colors to your outdoor space!

It’s easy to understand why Japanese barberry is so popular: it’s a small shrub with pretty leaves, bright red berries and easy-care ways. What’s not to like? Quite a few of its qualities are on the downside list, however, and any one of them should be sufficient to make you want to eliminate Japanese barberries from your backyard. If you’ve been asking “what can I substitute for barberry bushes,” read on for some tips.

You can enjoy a fragrant garden, even if you don’t have space to garden. As the majority of the fragrant plants are mainly vines or shrubs, you can easily grow them in pots. Arrange these fragrant plants on your balcony, patio or rooftop garden according to your preference and climate.

Black Mondo Grass, is a stunning ornamental plant that is native to Japan. Its dark purple to black leaves and small, pale pink flowers make it a popular choice for gardens and landscaping.

What is your favorite flower? Does it start with the Alphabet “A?” Read on to enjoy some of the Flowers that Start with A.

It just isn’t summer in the northeast without Japanese beetles (Popillia japonica) tearing through raspberries, roses, and other plants gardeners tend to hold near and dear.Their voracious appetite is matched in intensity with an innate difficulty to e

The Delicate Delight of Herbaceous Clematis The improved soil in one of the new raised beds near the house must have been just what this pale blue clematis required. The tiny pale blue flowers look quite wonderful amongst the white Japanese anemones.

Walkways and paths give a new dimension to a garden. A garden without them looks less professional and well designed, plus they make easier to roam about for weeding, harvesting and regular maintenance for gardener. If you are about to create a garden path or renovate it, take inspiration from here. Lay a garden path that will add a beauty in your backyard and patio.

Plants with a large surface area can produce more oxygen with more openings called stomata to allow photosynthesis. As a result, they can be a great addition to the enclosed offices and homes, filtering out harmful pollutants and adding the essential element “O.”

Balcony apartment can be a great place to greet the day with a cup of tea; there is something very peaceful about being able to enjoy the open air as often as the weather permits. But the balconies may feel a little exposed. If you do not want the neighbors and passers-by getting an eyeful of morning hair, there are several things you can do to improve privacy on the balcony.