Before anyone sees what you have done to your indoor spaces regarding decorating, the outdoor areas, especially your front yard, are what they will see first. Due to this, you cannot overlook this part of your home because it’s your home’s first impression. Beauty and color are a must-have when coming up with landscaping ideas … Read more
Having neighbors is mostly part and parcel of living in a community, especially in residential areas or apartment buildings. They say a good neighbor is a fellow who smiles at you over the back fence but doesn’t climb over it, but what if there’s no enclosure between you? Imagine trying to have a blissful day … Read more
Break the monotony of the traditional green front yard by improving your curb appeal with foundation plants. The pop of color these plants bring makes your home welcoming and cozy, serving as a bridge between your house’s exterior and the flat lands like the lawn and walkway. The right selection is key when it comes … Read more
Your home is your sanctuary, a place where you should feel safe, relaxed, and free from the scrutiny of others. Therefore, privacy is a precious commodity in today’s world, especially in an era where urban living and close neighbors are the norm. However, how can you shield your home from prying eyes, reduce noise pollution, … Read more
Before you genuinely feel at home, work on your house’s front area- make it both welcoming and stunning. As you think about how to achieve this, let me recommend planting the best shrubs to enhance your curb appeal. These foundation plants enhance your curb appeal effortlessly, providing year-round interest with their foliage, berries, or bark. … Read more
When the sun is too much to handle, trees provide much-needed relief. Unfortunately, trees can take several years, even decades, to develop a sizeable canopy, but do not despair. You can speed up the process by growing fast-growing shade trees. With these trees, your yard or garden will turn into a beautiful, shaded paradise in … Read more
Fences do a great job of providing privacy, structure, and security. However, beyond their practical purposes, your fence can elevate the aesthetics of your entire landscape, but how, you ask? Aside from picking a beautifully designed fence, well-thought-out edging can do wonders. Edging your fence helps frame the fence line, softening it with color, interest, … Read more
With their upward-reaching branches, tall skinny trees create a striking appearance that demands attention without crowding the space. Plant these trees to bring a sense of elegance, vertical interest, height, and a sophisticated look to the outdoors. Due to their slender, upward-reaching form, tall, skinny trees are perfect for different areas, from small yards, entryways, … Read more
What better approach to introducing color, texture, and even fragrance to your garden than with some beautiful flowers? Flowering plants are not only pretty but also spark joy, provide the perfect zone for a retreat, and bring life to your home. The best part is that flowers come in many colors and if you are … Read more
Roses, these timeless beauties with a showstopping elegance, offer everything you need in a plant—stunning looks, exquisite fragrance, versatility, and iconic forms. Unfortunately, these shrubs are prone to nasty foliar diseases such as powdery mildew, rose black spot, and rose rust. This vulnerability to diseases makes growing roses challenging, but there’s good news: disease-resistant roses … Read more