Summer, summer, summer! It may not always be the hottest summer you have experienced but your garden may still struggle. How often should you water your garden? Is deep watering required for every plant? Here are some tips. Water plants early morning or late in the...
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What is Mulching and Why Should You Do It?
Mulching is applying a layer of organic material to soil to benefit a plant. When done correctly, mulching is very beneficial for the plants when. Mulching provides a lot of nutrients for plants among other benefits., helps preserve moisture, aids in drainage, protect...
Cooling Off Soil During Hot Weather
As summer goes by, an increase in temperature is expected. If you are having doubts the plants in your landscape can survive the heat, here are some ways of cooling off your garden soil. Mulch Mulch is one of the easiest ways to manage soil temperature. It can cool...
What Flowering Plants Thrive in Summer?
There are specific flowering plants that only flower during the summer months. If you want your garden to look good all year round, you should plant several varieties of plants that bloom in different seasons. Here’s what we recommend planting during the hot summer...
Beneficial Insects that You Should Invite to Your Garden
As a gardener, what comes to mind when you hear the word “insects''? You’re probably thinking pests? However, not all insects are pests. Some insects are actually beneficial for your landscaped garden. Some are also harmless and don't even need to be removed. There...
Incorporating Herbs Into Your Landscape
Have you ever seen an herb garden theme for a landscape? In general, herbs are any plant with leaves, seeds, or flowers that can be used for flavoring, food, medicine, aroma, or even perfume. Herbs are compact and small in size compared to other plants. Incorporating...
Different Garden Themes for your Landscape Project
Planning for a theme for your Garden? Having a theme for a garden is a great avenue to express your creativity. When choosing a theme for your garden, the only limit is your imagination. Do your best to make your garden unique. One great example of a themed garden is...
Creating a Calm and Peaceful Garden
Due to this pandemic, everything seems to be somehow stressful. Everybody’s been affected and needs to adjust. For us who enjoy gardening, our garden is a sanctuary for this moment. A perfect place to find inner peace and calmness but to do this, we need to make sure...
How to Create a Thriving Indoor Garden
With the pandemic happening around the world, everyone is looking for a productive hobby and gardening is one of the most common things that come to mind. However, not everybody has the space to start a garden. Here comes indoor gardening. It may sound easy but indoor...
What is Biophilic Architecture?
Biophilic design is an approach to architecture that connects buildings more closely to nature. This type of design incorporates nature towards the architecture to create a smooth connection between modern buildings and nature itself. There are studies that show that...
Summer Gardening Tips
Summer is around the corner! Don't let the heat hinder your summer gardening activities! An expected increase in temperature will be felt by our gardens and to help your plants survive the harsh effects of this dry season, good preparation will be important. Be aware...
Hardscaping Ideas for your Garden
Hardscaping is the process of adding man-made (non-living elements) to your landscape. Some examples of hardscaping are bricks, paths, walls, concrete, etc. Hardscape elements can be used to define the use of space such as driveways and walkways that can lead visitors...
Elements to Consider When Landscaping
In any design work, landscape, drawing, or even in canvas, there are important elements that you should never forget. These elements, when ignored, can have devastating effects on the outcome of your project. Line The line creates the flow of the landscape. It...
How Can Plants and Planters affect Architecture?
Can plants and planters affect architecture? The simple answer is yes! A glimpse of nature in architecture catches the eye. Plants added to a modern home or commercial building adds a special appeal. It makes you feel at ease. It affects your mood as well as your...
Incorporating Trees in Your Garden
Landscaping with trees isn't that easy. It needs great effort and planning. Mature trees bring shade and beauty into your landscape. However, tree roots can draw up all the water and its branches can prevent sunlight from reaching the soil, making it tough for other...
Battling Unexpected Weed Growth
Weed growth can be an issue in every landscape. They show up out of nowhere. Where do they come from? How do you get rid of these unwelcome visitors? There are different types of weeds and identifying them is important if you want to get rid of them. Check out our...
The Basics of Pruning
Pruning is an essential gardening skill. Proper pruning can encourage healthy growth and flowering of plants. For most shrubs and trees, it helps to prune at the right time. Some are best pruned in winter; some right after flowering. Must-Have Pruning Tools Pruning...
Best Shrubs for Container Gardening
As container gardening becomes an effective way to utilize your limited space, it doesn't mean that you are only limited to small flowering plants. Shrubs are also an option! Shrubs for Small spaces Small shrubs might look "too" small if not organized. Small shrubs...
Adding Colour to Your Landscape
Colours can affect the ambience of your landscape. You can add accents or highlights in your project by enhancing the colours of your area. Adding colour to your landscape project is one of the main things that should be considered. There are different ways you can...
What are the Most Common Landscaping Mistakes That You can Avoid?
Making mistakes on landscaping is part of the learning process. You learn not to repeat the same mistakes. It sets you on the right track so you can develop. Even professionals make different mistakes as they were also once beginners. That's just how humans learn but...