Bob’s Blog
Garden Time Management
Keeping up with gardening tasks in the summer can be a task in itself. Rainy weather one day, sun the next, and unpredictable storms sometimes make planning ahead impossible. Here are some tips to keep you on track.
Direct Seeding
Unless you live in an area where summers are really short, you're better off sowing some types of vegetables directly in a garden.
How To Make a Terrarium
Today we are going to be making a terrarium. “Terra” is the Latin word for earth or ground. A terrarium is simply a representation of a land environment.
Mow No More
Mowing grass. It’s a weekly ritual for many of us, but it’s also an annoying waste of time. I have better things to do! Not only that, but burning gallons of gasoline with lawn mowers isn’t exactly eco-friendly or cheap. There must be some alternatives? Let’s take a look at some awesome, low-maintenance lawn alternatives.
Every Landscape Starts with a Good Foundation
Maybe you have a new house with no landscaping, or perhaps you are looking to rejuvenate your aging landscape. You need plants that make your home look welcoming, take the curb appeal up a level, and tie the house to the surrounding landscape. You need a good foundation. In fact, that’s what these plantings are called – “foundation beds”.
Do You Have an Active Space?
A trend that is cropping up more and more in landscapes is the idea of “active spaces”. Everyone is familiar with this concept. Active spaces are areas designed for outdoor recreational activities. Perhaps the most classic examples are pool areas, play areas for kids, and tennis courts, putting greens, etc. Let’s take a look at some of the newer trends that are a bit out of the ordinary.