Indoor plants can enhance just about any room with their beauty and therapeutic presence. Not only does it give any spaces an enlivening décor, but it has many strong health benefits as well. Your thriving green friends can improve your well-being physically and psychologically. They boost your health in ways that you don’t even realize….
How to Grow Your Own Plant Medicine
We don’t have to travel far to get the medicine we need. Many people, especially in western cultures, believe that our prescriptions should be discovered “elsewhere,” yet they can be located right in our kitchen or backyard if we simply look. Instead of proceeding with the chemical copy of nature, get it directly from the…
Creating a Low Maintenance Garden
Enjoying a morning coffee or cup of tea surrounded by the peaceful harmony of a beautiful, lush garden is a relaxing way to begin any day. It is even more satisfying when you’ve created the environment yourself. Of course, maintaining that beautiful garden sometimes delivers the opposite of relaxation. If you find your summer months…
How to Fill Your Garden for Less
For those who love gardening, nothing beats a few hours meandering the aisles of your favorite garden center. Down every row and around every corner, you discover beautiful blooms and lush greenery easily visualized in your own garden. But those inspiring visits can quickly put a dent in your wallet. Buying bigger plants can be…
How to Create the Ultimate Small Space Garden
For those living in an urban setting, growing vegetables or creating an outdoor sanctuary of greenery and blooms can seem like an impossible dream. When confronted with tiny terraces or balconies, many would-be gardeners living in apartments or small city spaces give up before they start. The great news is with just a bit of…
Getting Started with Your First Garden
Few things in life are as satisfying as reaping a harvest you’ve grown yourself. Whether you’re nibbling a carrot you started from seed or enjoying a bouquet of flowers picked from your flowerbeds, creating and caring for a garden is a rewarding hobby. If the idea of starting a garden from scratch is intimidating, fear…
Cover Up—Why mulch matters no matter the season
Merriam-Webster’s definition for mulch is a “protective covering spread or left on the ground to reduce evaporation, maintain even soil temperature, prevent erosion, control weeds, enrich the soil, or keep fruit (such as strawberries) clean.” Backyard Conservation Tipsheet provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Services notes, “Mulching is one of the…
Beware of backyard pet dangers
Summer sunshine calls to us, ‘Get the bike, light the grill, grab the ball, spend the day in the pool and enjoy a day outside with family, friends, and pets.” Trips to the local park, grilling out, or even hanging out in the yard can pose dangers to our pets. To fully enjoy summers with…
People friendly plants
While many of us have a love for plants, there are also many who have loved ones who have a high risk of allergies or toxicity to them. From loved ones to pets, plant lovers question what plants are right for their home. When decorating your home there are many plant options out there for…
People friendly plants for your indoor oasis
While many of us have a love for plants, there are also many who have loved ones who have a high risk of allergies or toxicity to them. From loved ones to pets, plant lovers question what plants are right for their home. When decorating your home there are many plant options out there for…
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