Garden

African violets are strictly indoor plants in North America, largely because their leaves must remain dry. Grow plants in bright, indirect light for best color and flowers. A plant standing three meters away from a west or south facing window is an ideal location. Plants will still grow when located …

Once you have found a good location for the garden on a property, it is then time to decide on the size and shape of the bed. Shape the bed creatively; kidney or crescent shapes are interesting, or try rectangular, square or oval. What theme or style of garden plants …

  An herb spiral is a raised garden bed that is both beautiful and functional. It is perfect for food gardens with small spaces, but can also be tucked into ornamental landscaping to deliver fresh herbs to the kitchen. Like other types of raised beds, spiral gardens are low maintenance …

Good landscaping adds value to your home without breaking the bank. And it creates a space that you and your family can enjoy for many years. But before you run out and buy a bunch of plants, follow my step-by-step instructions for designing your garden. You will learn some basic …

Christmas is one of the most anticipated times of the year. Wherever you go; you will see Christmas decorations in houses and yards and hear carols in the air. There is a festive atmosphere around you and you can’t help but join in the fun and excitement. As December rolls …

African violets grow best in well-drained, slightly acidic soil. For best results, plant African violets in African violet pots, which are small self-watering ceramic or plastic containers. Growing plants in these pots will provide the right amount of continuous moisture to the plants. The easiest way to make sure you …

African violets are native to East Africa and originate from the tropical rainforests of Tanzania and Kenya. In 1892, German colonial officer Walter von Saint Paul-Illaire identified these plants and sent seeds back to Germany. The genus came to be known as Saintpaulia, although the plants have recently been recategorized …

If you want to use ribbon to hang your wreath but your door is made of metal or fiberglass and you can’t add staples to the top of the door, you can still hang your wreath with a ribbon. Determine where you want the wreath to sit on the door …

Today we are going to look at some of the beautifully decorated Christmas porches, front doors and backyards. Try these ideas to decorate your own entrance and bring you, your guests and the lucky passers-by some extra Christmas cheer! Christmas decorations for porch and backyard This is part 4 of …

If you’ve ever been to Sweden, Norway or Denmark – or if you’ve ever seen photos of these countries – you’ve probably seen the picturesque wooden houses painted charming shades of red, yellow or white, inspired by farmhouses once found in Sweden . “The typical traditional Swedish farmhouse is two-story, …