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 Small Garden Design Ideas In a small garden, following a few key principles when planning and planting can help your garden look bigger and feel less cluttered.Whether you have a small garden or a small patio, there are plenty of ways to enhance your space. Taking the time to choose a color scheme, choosing and repeating plants that bloom throughout the month, or using design tricks like adding focal points can make a big impact. For limited budgets, consider using gravel instead of a walkway or lawn. This gives plants more space in a small space. Install simple lights yourself or, if you prefer a small vegetable garden, sow lettuce in containers or grow fast-growing plants like spring radishes and short, fast-growing carrot varieties like 'Nantes 2.' 1. Get the Landscaping-Planting Ratio Right When planning your landscape garden, get the balance of planting and landscaping right to make your small garden look great. Garden designs for small gardens should aim for...

 5 Houseplants You Should Never Keep in Your Bedroom Growing houseplants is more work than you might initially expect. It’s not as simple as just picking any plant and placing it anywhere in your home – different plants thrive in different conditions, so you need to think carefully about which plants to put in which rooms. Not only that, but you also need to consider which plants contribute to the feelings you want to evoke in specific rooms. For example, the best bedroom plants often help create a peaceful sanctuary – this is especially true in Feng Shui practices. On the flip side, there are a number of houseplants you should never keep in your bedroom. 1. Snake Plant You might be surprised to see snake plants at the top of the list, especially since they’re considered one of the best air-purifying indoor plants. However, experts say there are a few reasons to avoid placing them in a room where you want to relax. “I don’t recommend snake plants because they have swor...

 The Best Houseplants for a Tropically Are you craving a tropical escape but can’t leave your home? You’re in luck! You can create a lush jungle right in your living space. In this post, we’ll take a look at the best houseplants for a tropically inspired home. Let’s get into it! 1. Monstera deliciosa Also known as the Swiss cheese plant, Monstera deliciosa is a tropical native to Central and South America. Its large, glossy leaves have distinctive slits and holes that give it a unique, exotic look. This plant is a staple in any tropical decor, and with the right care, can grow up to 10 feet tall indoors. Its broad leaves create a lush and dramatic look that will make any room feel like a tropical paradise. 2. Bird of Paradise The bird of paradise plant is native to South Africa and is famous for its orange and blue flowers that resemble a flying tropical bird. This plant is a favorite among interior designers due to its magnificent and majestic appearance. It can grow ...

 Easy Houseplants That Thrive on Neglect As a New England gardener, I grow houseplants because I need soil under my nails. In the winter, indoor plants satisfy my passion for gardening. But I only grow houseplants that can tolerate some neglect, because once spring comes, I’m frantically running for the door, and houseplants get a little, well, neglected! In my experience, the following plants survive and thrive despite the inevitable lack of attention 1. Pepperface (Peperomia incana) Peperomia incana is a structural, shrub-like peperomia with beautifully scalloped leaves that beg to be petted. I consider its slow growth rate a bonus; I love a plant that doesn’t take up an entire windowsill in a year, when it first shares it so graciously. This semi-succulent peperomia likes to dry out between waterings. It doesn’t demand full sun like other succulents, though it can take it if you have it. Bright, indirect light will also help. It thrives in hot, high-humidity conditi...

With the right plants, your backyard can become a goldfish sanctuary. Here are the garden plants and flowers that goldfish love the most. Goldfinches are primarily seed-eating birds that regularly visit bird feeders for niger (thistle) and sunflower seeds. However, you can also attract these birds by planting favorite plants in your yard. As a bonus, you can watch the goldfish show off their acrobatic skills as they fly through the garden, land on flowers and dance. Here are the plants you need for your goldfinch garden. 1. Sunflower Sunflowers are one of the best plants to attract goldfish because sunflower seeds are one of their favorite foods! A wonderful thing to do for wildlife is to put spent flower heads back in place. This is especially true for sunflowers and other flowers in the daisy family. These flowers produce abundant seeds that attract finches, buntings, native sparrows and others, serving as natural bird feeders while the seeds last. 2. Purple Coneflowers ...

Fall lawn care secrets for healthy  Take advantage of the cool fall weather to fertilize, control weeds, and improve the health and appearance of your yard. A little work now will pave the way for a lush, green carpet when temperatures warm up again in the spring. Try these fall lawn care ideas to ensure a healthy lawn next year. 1. Adjust your mowing height If you raise the height of the mower in the summer to reduce heat stress on your lawn, return the mower deck to its normal height in the fall (about 3 inches is ideal for most grasses). Mowing your lawn a little shorter in the fall helps prevent the grass from sinking under leaves and snow. However, avoid cutting the grass too short. Tightly mowed turf has fewer roots and allows weeds to gain a foothold. 2. Water your grass a lot If a summer drought persists into the fall, consider watering your lawn twice deeply before the onset of frost. Fall lawn care, which includes several inches of deep soaking, helps transit...

Top Tomato Cages  If you want to harvest large quantities of tomatoes , investing in a good tomato cage (or half a dozen or so) is a necessary first step. Although you don't need a cage to grow tomatoes, they help keep the plants healthy and increase your chances of a bountiful harvest. Plus, they hold your plants so they don't take over your entire gardening. "One of the best reasons to cage your tomatoes is because they keep the fruit off the ground and prevent disease and pests," says Gary Spoonmore, co-creator of ParkSeed's From Seed to Spoon app. "A cage can provide the necessary support and prevent plants from breaking or being knocked over." 1. Happy Trees Heavy Duty Tomato Cages Our top overall pick is the Happy Trees Large Heavy Duty Tomato Cage. This heavy-duty cage is extra sturdy and works well for all tomato varieties, including large tomato plants and heavy crops of fruit. It's made in the USA from thick-gauge galvanized st...