Garden centre giant Dobbies has partnered with Alzheimer’s Research UK to raise £10,000 for vital research by curating and selling a Sensory Garden Bulb collection. Most gardeners will know that autumn is the best time to plant your spring bulbs, and if you want a garden that is bursting with colour, while contributing to a … Read more
Have a brown thumb, live a busy lifestyle, or are new to gardening? This is for you. Outdoor plants don’t have to be complicated. You can create a beautiful garden and upgrade your landscaping game with a few easy options. So if you’ve ever worried while you watered your outdoor plants, it’s ok, we’ve got … Read more
Wildlife experts have revealed the two plants you need to deter garden predators and keep birds safe this summer. As much as we all want to attract birds to our gardens with wildlife garden ideas, we also need to take a little responsibility for keeping them safe when they’re visiting. You don’t need me to … Read more
When the sun goes down, a little lighting can go a long way. Outdoor uplights add a beautiful touch to landscaping and give an otherwise simple setting that extra oomph. Plus, the right lights do more than you think, like setting the tone from cozy to dramatic to even magical. You can use outdoor uplights … Read more
When the house at the end of the cul-de-sac hasn’t changed in 28 years, it’s time for some front porch rehab. This house belongs to Jeff and Eliese McAllister. The couple, known as Lolli and Pop to their grandchildren, want to update the front porch on “Camp Lollipop” so their grandchildren can enjoy their front … Read more
Lawn and landscape expert Sid Sexton is back to talk more about pruning, landscaping and shrubs. In this week’s episode of “Ask Danny,” Sid Sexton is back to tell us how to plant shrubs and give some advice on pruning crape myrtles. Sid is the founder of Sexton Lawn & Landscape in Daphne, Ala., and … Read more
The Curbly House 2017 Being a homeowner is a big responsibility, and while there’s plenty to take care of inside you home, don’t forget about the outside, either. If you’ve ever looked into the cost of hiring a professional landscaper, you know they’re not cheap. Fortunately, there are a slew of inexpensive and affordable DIY landscaping ideas at … Read more
Gardening tools are essential not only for your safety and comfort but also for productivity. With the right tools in hand, you’ll be able to work more efficiently and effectively, yielding bigger and healthier harvests. What’s more, the ease and peace of mind they provide will allow you to reap all of gardening’s physical and … Read more
To keep your garden or yard green and full of life, test your soil’s pH value to ensure it will meet your plants’ needs. The pH value affects how easily plants can absorb nutrients and chemicals in the soil’s water. Some nutrients are more available under acidic conditions; others require more alkaline. You should test … Read more
Nicoletta Richardson Entertainment Editor In her spare time, Nicoletta loves marathoning the latest Netflix show, doing at-home workouts, and nurturing her plant babies. Her work has appeared in Women’s Health, AFAR, Tasting Table, and Travel + Leisure, among others. A graduate from Fairfield University, Nicoletta majored in English and minored in Art History and Anthropology, … Read more