143 results for 'bird'

With a small garden it’s always hard to decide what plants will make the cut. Originally, I chose perennials and a few smaller shrubs to create a happy bird habitat to complement my v ...

By KK Spending a lot of time at home lately? Now that it's winter, are you feeling a bit confined, and finding the air a bit stuffy? Do you need to breathe some life into your workspac ...

For decades, Leyland cypress (× Cuprocyparis leylandii) has been one of the most commonly planted screening plants in America. While its growth rate of up to 3 to 4 feet per year crea ...

In early fall, often the focus is on the high color potential of pumpkins, chrysanthemums, cool weather pansies and fall blooming perennials such as aster. Grasses, too, come into pla ...

You’ve dreamed, you’ve planned and you’ve planted. You’ve watered, mulched, and mowed. Your grass is lush and green, your beds and borders vibrant, and your walkways and patio ...

Irises are one of those timeless floral beauties that can transform any landscape into a dazzling display of color.  Whether you're new to gardening or an experienced green thumb ...

By KK When it comes to texture, movement, and year-round interest in the garden, few plant groups rival ornamental grasses. They bring elegance, structure, and softness to planting des ...

Ice melt products help keep walkways and driveways safe in winter, but many common formulations can seriously harm plants, lawns, shrubs, trees, concrete, and even pets. Understanding ...

Gardening can be a challenge for many reasons -- limited time or space, difficult climate, too much shade (or sun), and poor soil, for instance. Proper plant choice can counter many of those problems ...

In our fast-paced and technology driven world, many of us long for a respite from the stress and anxiety of our daily lives. A peaceful garden is where some of us turn to reconnect with the natural w ...

Holiday decorations don't have to be expensive, or time-consuming to create. Chances are you already have the makings of some naturally beautiful arrangements right outside your door. Conifers such a ...

Vines have many useful purposes in your landscape. They can screen unsightly views or provide privacy for a patio or porch. For those with limited space, vines can act as dividers or ...

The City Beautiful Movement was a reform philosophy that emerged in the United States during the late 19th century and early 20th century. This movement sought to improve t ...

Ah, the glory of a massive Joe Pye Weed in full September bloom, or the golden glow of amsonia foliage with the setting sun behind. Two vistas that I’ll never see in my 20 x 20 yard. I envy tho ...

In the 1950s, the invention of polyethylene (plastic) revolutionized agriculture. This affordable, lightweight material became a popular alternative to expensive glass greenhouses. Th ...

Hugelkultur: A New (Old) Approach to Raised Bed Gardening Large hugelkultur bed with base layer of logs and sticks.  Photo courtesy Jon Roberts from Austin TX, USA, CC BY-SA ...