Before doing any sort of digging or planting, the first and most important step in how to build a flower bed is to survey the space where you will grow your garden. Don’t rush this step. Take several days to really look at and assess the land. Study the sunlight patterns, check the...
Because the wood is rather brittle, it is wise to plant this shrub in a sheltered location to lessen the chance of wind damage. Buddleias are relatively late flowering plants, tending to come into flower in the later summer months, when many other flowering shrubs have gone over. The ...
Ever want to know how to make a cute 3D flower that is incorporated into a border edging for a blanket, scarf, shawl, and more? It’s a lot easier than you think! Supplies For this sample I’m using worsted weight yarn and a size H 5 mm crochet hook. You can of course use any...
Gravel bedding serves primarily the same purpose as wood or synthetic mulch: When laid over the soil of a flowerbed, it helps the soil retain moisture and deters the growth of weeds. Gravel also heats up in sunlight and retains that heat, which helps to warm the soil and sustain plants d...
Their height makes them suitable for the back of a border. This will also give them protection from strong winds. Hollyhocks look good planted alongside other traditional flowers, such as roses, foxgloves and hardy geraniums. They flower all summer long, so choose somewhere you wish to keep co...
Growing your veggies in raised beds offers many benefits to the average backyard gardener. Learn how to build your own.
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A rain garden doesn’t have to be separate from other plantings. Consider making a depression within a perennial bed or shrub border (especially if space is tight and you don’t have room for a larger rain garden that stands alone).Create...
Asters are easy to grow plants that flower in late summer and autumn. Also known as the Michaelmas daisy, Asters are perennials which produce lots of colourful daisy-like flowers year after year. They are well suited to a mixed border amongst other plants, where their bountiful pollen and nec...
Creating a neat edge between your lawn and flower beds is one of the quickest ways to improve your garden's appearance. You can maintain your lawn edge by regularly cutting it, or you can build a barrier to prevent the grass from invading your flower bed