Home And Garden

Pest attractors Often, while people take the best precautions to keep their home insect and rodent free, the problem that is inhibiting the insects is hidden in plain sight. The beautiful flowers, fruits, and leaves of your garden, might be the reason for pests, snakes, and insects in your home! ​Ivy One of the most popular and beautiful climbing plants is the Ivy. And so, people love having it in their garden. But, the thick leaves and vines of Ivy are the perfect hiding spots for aphids, spiders, and beetles. ​Bamboo Bamboo is another excellent choice when it comes to a home garden. It grows quickly, has tall branches, and just looks regal at times. But sadly, Bamboo is also a magnet for pests. Aphids and mites can infest bamboo, and the dense leaves can become home to snakes. ​Citrus fruits and plants Another insect magnet is citrus plants. Orange, lemon, lemon balm, and the likes all can attract pests because of their fruit and scent. Plus, the fruits on the plant will attract rode...

Today we will be talking about  ornamental plants  as they can be grown inside and outside of your house? They are, in fact, very adaptive to where they are planted. However, if you are looking into planting your flowers, trees, or shrubs for the first time, then you should always take into consideration the climate you live in as they tend to have specific special requirements. Ornamental plants are so common nowadays that it’s very likely you either have one inside your house or someone close to you have one as well! They are grown for display purposes, thus, they have gained popularity within the last couple of years. However, some plants can be ornamental and functional, but more often than not, ornamental plants tend to be the ones that do not have any utility to humans, so we tend to think of them as beautiful and attractive, but that’s it. They give our senses some joy, thus, they only serve a decoration purpose. As a result, ornamental plants come in a wide range of co...

 Plants are a natural choice for walkway edging and borders whether it's the swooping line of a tightly shorn boxwood leading to a dramatic sea view or the soft edge of hostas on the charming walkway to a poolside patio. After all, like a room without baseboards, a garden without walkway borders is a garden unfinished. Rhododendron A crowd favorite for their explosive lilac and pink flowers, rhododendrons grow in a surprising amount of different shapes and sizes. Look for medium-sized shrubs that thrive in dappled sunlight when using rhododendrons as borders. Irish Moss This herbaceous perennial happens to be one of the most versatile gems in the garden as it can fill in between pavers or as a verdant border of a rock garden. Little white flowers pop up throughout the growing season when planted in full light. Moss Rose For those living in dry climates, moss rose is a superb choice as it's drought-tolerant and thrives in full, bright sun. The bright-flowered annual typically do...

 We can often spend a great deal of time selecting plants for our gardens. But, a commonly overlooked area happens to be the walkways that lead to them. Walkways are the stepping stone to full-blown gardening and deserve as much attention as gardens do. There is a range of plants best suited for walkways and choosing them depends on various factors. The type of pavement or stone used for your walkway has an effect on their growth and should be taken into consideration. Soil drainage will also affect which plants are best suited for your walkway. The amount of sunlight required for each plant should also be taken into consideration. This way, you can place them in an area where they’ll flourish. We should also take into consideration the amount of foot traffic your walkway receives. That way, your plants will remain unscathed during times of heavy traffic. Despite the effort that goes into the process, these plants are beautiful and often require little maintenance. Aside from that,...