Herbs for homemade soaps.

Herbs are such versatile plants and the amazing thing is that they do not require intensive maintenance. Growing herbs in pots also means that you can extend the lifespan of your herbs by bringing them indoors when it gets too cold outside. Most herbs do well in containers and can be moved around yo

Honeybushes are a species of flowering shrubs indigenous to regions in Africa. These shrubs belong to the genus Cyclopia and the plant family Fabaceae. The African name for honeybush is Heuningbos. Honeybushes develop flowers that give off a honey scent. The shoots from honeybush species are an ing

Coaching Children for gardening is one way to introduce a variety of plants, planting a good way, how to care for plants, as well as education to be more responsible in caring for something. Not ...

Shrubs can add color to the landscape in the fall.leaves of the shrub image by GeoM from Fotolia.comLandscape shrubs run the gamut in size, appearance and color. Choose your landscaping shrubs to accent your garden, provide screening or hedgerows, or attract birds, bees and butterflies....

Making earthworm farms can be an awesome and rewarding experience. They are cheap, give you a multitude of benefits, and are very low maintenance.

You can grow lettuce indoors in a planter of your choosing. Not only is it amazing to have fresh lettuce at your fingertips, it also makes an attractive and conversational indoor plant. If you have children in your home, it can also be an educational opportunity as they help you plant and care for y

Soil quality is usually the number one thing that is overlooked in the home garden. The addiction to the use of chemical fertilizers leave the home gardener with no concern about the soils natural biology and how much it can benefit the health and productivity of the crops they are growing.

If we speak about gardens, most of us picture out two images. First is a garden with evenly sized rectangular lumps of soil for planting while the other has some tall bushes of corn with some surrounding herbs. But what does it mean if we say a mini herb garden?

There is an aged old saying that reads, "when life gives you lemons, you make lemonade." Meaning to me that if you are dealt a bad situation, you and only you can make it better. Makes sense right?

Gardenias are elegant, fragrant white flowers with evergreen, dark-green leaves. Blooming from the spring until summer, they can grow up to 8 feet tall. Gardenias add curb appeal to a front yard or backyard flower garden. Gardenias grow well in full sun to partial shade with well-drained, acidic soi

Planting a garden can be a soothing and relaxing hobby and the reward of freshly grown vegetables is just a bonus for your efforts. Even if you do not have a ton of space, you ...

After my garden tiller broke down last year, I found the easiest way to keep weeds out of my tomatoes was to cut them down with a motor powered string trimmer. It worked and I only lost three plants by decapitation the whole summer!

This guide will show vegetarians how to grow their own vegetables efficiently. They will learn how to choose land for their garden, proper drainage, optimum garden sizes, and necessary tools to use. Readers will be able to enjoy healthy lifestyles through growing their own vegetables.

In the midst of this housing crunch, landscaping has emerged as a viable option to add value, while allowing homeowners to optimize the value of their yard. With an unmatched appreciation for customer satisfaction, Fresh Start Landscapes is a small company that takes pride in their work and will giv

Artificial grass is ideal for people who are on the go or for older couples that could certainly not want to do lawn job. If your downtime is precious, you are out of property for times, or you simply

Planters are versatile and attractive. They offer a great opportunity to enhance your indoor and outdoor space. Planters are available in numerous styles, shapes and colors.

Certain palm trees are almost hurricane-proof. These include sabal palms, different types of date palms, manila palms and pindo or jelly palms, according to studies conducted by the University of Florida based on data collected between Hurricane Andrew in 1992 and Hurricanes Rita, Katrina and Dennis

Unwanted weeds and thistles come with air or sometimes in birds' droppings. These small plants are able to grow everywhere including tiled and concrete surface. You can't see seeds of unwanted weeds falling but you ...

There are a number of indoor gardening tips that if you pay heed to them will ensure success with growing plants in the indoors. Many of these tips are quite common while others are not ...