Home and Garden

Compulsive home owners are often excited by the possible transformation of their home and garden in their imagination, yet fret over the abundance of so many options even for the simple thing like fencing. From wood to vinyl made fences, choosing a style is clearly easier said than done. When you are trying to decide

The gardening season will be here before you know it in New England. Having the soil amendments you need for your organic garden can still be done in time by composing your organic household and kitchen scraps by the method of cold composting. Cold composting is a method that requires little maintenance in the comparison

There can be so many technical questions to ask about your yard and garden, your plants and trees, and your soil and water, but you don’t know who to go to for the answers or your budget can’t afford a private horticulturist or technician. Fortunately, you can find answers available through the Cooperative Extension Service.

Whether you wish to grow ornamental plants or vegetables, tropical container gardening is the best solution to space shortage. And you might not even know it, but there are many advantages to starting your own garden in a container. In fact, there are even some people who go down this route even if they ave

There are many benefits to having a backyard wedding at home or the home of a parent or friend. The renting of facilities can cost as much as one third of your wedding budget depending on how much space is needed and how you want it themed. Travel time may be reduced as well as

A lot of you may have a few lingering questions as to what a Garden Gourmet Composter is, and what the benefits are when it comes to using it? Apart from that, what are the how to steps to making it work? A garden gourmet composter is a composter that has been created using recycled

Curb appeal is something that is very important to a lot of people. The way that a person’s house looks from the street reflects on the person who lives in the house. Landscaping is a huge business in the world today. Much money is spent on cutting the grass and maintaining the lawn so that

Deck boxes are a popular type of plastic garden storage. These containers provide a convenient place to stow garden tools and supplies, making your yard look nicer and keeping paths clear for pedestrian traffic. But not all deck boxes are created equal. And depending on your needs, a different type of garden storage may be

Stone cladding is an eye-catching exterior for a home, making it look classic and ageless no matter what the architectural style. But that is not the only way this kind of stonework can transform a home. From major projects such as a complete home exterior make over to smaller jobs such as cladding a boring

Optimal placement of your bird houses depends upon the layout of your yard or gardens. Bird houses should be located at least 25 to 30 feet apart. Birds like their privacy and some are territorial. This prevents squabbles among neighbors. It is best to face your bird house entrance away from prevailing winds. Here in

Starting a garden might seem like a daunting task, but tackling the work over several weekends makes the work load lighter. Here’s a week-by-week plan that even novice gardeners can follow: Week one: Determine what kind of garden you want. Vegetables, flowers, or both? Raised beds, pots, or in-ground? There are many possibilities. Think about

It is difficult to determine a criterion, according to which a cultivated plant can be called fashionable. A new discovery of stock-breeders? A bright hybrid? An exotic, which settled in our latitudes recently? And may be this is a strange flower, which seeds you have been dreaming to find since you saw it in someone’s

Gargoyle statues are a popular choice for our homes and gardens today. Our fascination with these grotesque creatures is, it seems, just as prevalent now as it was in Medieval times. Neo-gothic artists take their inspiration from 15th century flamboyant Gothic designs, creating modern day gargoyle statues in “cathedral style”. Gargoyle statues allow the artist

Many of us garden just for the sheer joy of it. But did you know that all over the country the healing aspects of gardening are being used as therapy or as an adjunct to therapy? Although this might sound like a new concept, garden therapy has been around for decades. For example, the Garden

The Quest for Significance People are looking for ways to add significance, peace of mind, a quality experience, and an escape from the “rat-race” in their lives. Stated differently, people want to add depth and meaning to their lives. One way to accomplish this, it is asserted, is to make or purchase decor for your