Are Fiskars tools any good? What do they say about the brand? What does “good” even mean to you? As with most consumer reviews, the answer is in the details. So let’s begin by evaluating the durability of Fiskars tools. They have a reputation for lasting, which is always a good sign. From the reviews I’ve read, Fiskars garden tools are among the most durable garden tools available. If I dropped a Hilti over a crack on…
Do you have a flower garden and wondering, “How many years do perennials last?” If your flower garden is new and you are just beginning with your flower garden design, it is always good to know how much time the plants will stay in bloom. This information will help you choose the type of plants that will be best for you and your home. Many perennials bloom for several years and others may bloom only for a…
In landscaping, it is often difficult to decide what is a good shrub for partial shade in your garden. Shrubs are an excellent choice for any type of landscaping design, and many people find they are a great landscaping plant or tree. But, all shrubs require different amounts of sunlight. Knowing which ones are best for your landscaping design will ensure that your plants and trees are protected from too much sun or too little of sunlight.…
Do indoor plants attract bugs? Without bugs in your indoor garden, you will never have a beautiful living room. On the other hand, plants that are not placed indoors can also attract insects and that includes indoor plants like ferns and succulents. In order to get rid of these indoor plants, there are certain things that you should do. These tips will help you know whether you need to change your indoor plants or if you can…
We all know that we can clean our garden tools and equipment using plain water. The same is true for cleaning the garden tools and supplies that are part of your home decor. But have you ever stopped to consider how much time and effort go into properly cleaning your garden tools and equipment? Well if you haven’t, I’ll be quite sure you haven’t. Have you ever noticed that as you’re using your garden tools and supplies…
If you’re planning a landscaping project for your home, you have a lot of questions. You want to know what you’re getting into and you want to know how the whole thing will turn out. The good news is that with a little bit of knowledge, you can answer these questions intelligently and make intelligent decisions about your landscaping design. Landscaping is an art and a science. Understanding both of these disciplines is key to making a…
How do outdoor flower gardens work? It’s really quite simple. If you can imagine a flower garden – you have a basic plan of how they grow from the ground up, and how they can be sustained. The same principle is at play when you plant any other type of plant in your yard or garden, whether it’s grass or trees or flowers. You provide the right kind of conditions for the roots to grow properly, and…
Are you looking for what are the cheapest flowers to plant in your landscaping? When landscaping, it is important to think of the entire landscape surrounding your house. You want everything to look great and this includes the flowers you choose to put in your landscaping. It doesn’t matter if you have a small yard or a large yard, the same principle applies. The more plants, the better. If you’re not sure which flowers to buy, there…
The choices of landscaping plants are wide and many. Plants can be used for privacy, for color and for textures. They can even be used to enhance the look of your home. Before you begin choosing which landscaping plants will fit your landscaping design, you need to have an idea of the purpose of the landscape design. Do you want to use a border between two areas or would you like your landscaping decorations to stand alone?…
Many indoor gardens and flower arrangements are carefully designed to bring forth the best of floral features, color schemes, textures, and other plant features that are important for bringing forth the full beauty of each flower or plant. But, all too often, this beauty can be overwhelmed by the existence of some unwanted organisms such as cockroaches. Cockroaches are one of the worst insects that can be found indoor, especially if you have young children or pets…