Hunting for ways to get rid of back garden insect pests, without resorting to pesticides? Get our guidelines for managing destructive garden bugs, no chemicals necessary. Courtesy Shelley DelaneyComply with these tips to grow a lovely yard with no insect damage. There’s no larger joy for a gardener than a […]
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natural garden design, with benjamin vogt
IT’S PROBABLY the question I’m asked most: Gardeners want to go wilder and use more native plants to create habitat, but how do they figure out which plants, since it’s not one-size-fits-all regions or even different locations within a region, and choosing, as we mostly do, by hardiness zone isn’t […]
5 scents that deter mosquitoes: natural odors these pesky pests hate
We are amid the season of the mosquito – summer’s most unwelcome pest – that has a inclination to accompany your al fresco evening meal functions and afternoons in the yard. And while understanding how to get rid of mosquitoes is critical for protecting against an irritating itch (or sometimes […]
How to add calcium to soil: easy, natural ways to rescue plants
Wanting to know how to increase calcium to your soil? Though the rewards of calcium in the human body are clear – it is less recognised that our crops have to have this aspect just as much as our enamel and bones. And even though you may know how to […]
A contemporary garden design with a natural swim pool
Winner of Homes & Garden’s Best Garden Reader Award 2021, this garden realises the harmonious balance between architecture and outdoor setting, which is best achieved when they are designed concurrently. With architectural plans for the house on the drawing board, the ambitious and cohesive garden design was formulated, with shared […]
When to plant wildflower seeds: for a colorful natural display
It is vital to know when to plant wildflower seeds if you want to bring their informal attraction and all-natural grace to your lawn. Their unfussy behavior and lovely hues, paired with incredible flower ability, make wildflower back garden tips irresistible. And their biggest attract is their means to catch […]