The 7 Best Fruit Trees for Small Spaces

Thinking about making some additions to your yard, patio, balcony, or garden? If you like the idea of edible landscaping–trees that look good and give you delicious fruit as well, there are plenty of options you can select from. To make choosing the best tree for your compact space, we’ve selected our 8 favorites that will add fruit and beauty to your life.

1 Black Chokeberry

Chokeberry may not be the first fruiting plant that comes to mind when you think of a delectable snack, but it can be! These berries may not be the best raw, but they can be transformed into jellies, jams, and syrups.

Characteristics

The black Chokeberry is a very versatile and attractive bush that grows up to 6 feet in height. It likes acidic soil and will do well in full or partial

Watering Tips for Hanging Flower Baskets 

Summer is near, and as you move outside, you might want to move your hanging baskets outside too. Whether inside or outside, you will need to water your hanging baskets properly to keep your plants happy and healthy.

Types of watering cans for hanging baskets

The first thing you want to consider is the watering can. There is a wide variety out there, so you will want to find the right can or cans for your needs.

Styles

There are generally two styles of watering cans: free-flow and rose. Free-flow will have long narrow spouts and usually works better indoors because you can put the water exactly where you want it, and the rose variety has a wider spigot with a lot of holes, which is more appropriate for outdoors.

The watering can’s handle should feel comfortable in your hand because water is heavier t

While landscaping isn’t the most important thing you can do to enhance your home’s value, it can surely help someone who is already interested to place an offer, and all things considered, might be the point that gets them to make you an offer on your home instead of someone else.

You wouldn't put your home on the market if plumbing needed work or rooms needed to be painted, and the same goes for your landscaping. Your yard is the first thing that people will notice, so you need to put your best trees and scrubs forward.

Plant a Tree

Trees can do a lot for your home's curb appeal. If the buyer doesn’t like the color of a room or the carpeting, that is easy to change, but you can’t just drop a 30-year-old oak tree in the front yard to provide instant shade, so you need to think long-term as you are considering adding trees to your landscape.

Look for trees that grow well in your

Citrus is a genus of tropical and sub-tropical trees that are known around the world for their tasty fruit. They originated in Southeast Asia and have been carried around the world because they are so delicious.

They are popular with both commercial farmers and family hobbyists because they are not too difficult to grow, and they provide a wealth of healthy snacks and can be used in a wide variety of recipes.

But once you have them planted, and they are growing, how do you fertilize them to keep them happy and productive?

What do you need to know?

If you know when to fertilize, what fertilizer to use, and how to apply it, you will be in great shape and have a good crop to share with your family and friends.

When do you need to fertilize?

If you want a bumper crop, you need to feed your citrus. It varies depending on the species and location, but

Tired of buying limp, dull vegetables from the supermarket? Don’t want to pay high prices at the local farmer’s market? Don’t want to eat produce that was sprayed with chemical fertilizers or pesticides?  

With a little sweat and some easy-to-find supplies, you can be growing your own veggies that are just minutes from your backyard to your table. And grown just the way that you want them.

What Is Square Foot Gardening?

To understand how to start a square-foot garden, it’s important to understand exactly what this unique garden form is. This will also give you a clearer idea of whether or not square foot gardening is the right choice for you–before your shovel ever hits the dirt.

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There are few landscaping plant types as whimsical and versatile as vines. From edibles to vines bursting with blooms, adding vines to your landscape, balcony, or container garden creates a dynamic and fun sight. 

While vines have a tendency to run away with your imagination, they can also serve practical needs in the garden, as well. 

If you’re curious about the latest in outdoor decor, vines are a must. If you’re unsure how to use these intertwining, climbing, and spectacular plants, this article has all the information you need to help your garden’s beauty climb to new levels.

How to Use Vines in Your Garden

Container gardening is one of the most fun ways to embrace the beauty of plants. With a few pots and a bag of soil, you can grow your own veggies, show off vibrant flowers, and celebrate the unique personalities of a wide array of plants. 

Best of all, you can do so without a large yard or devoting a lot of time!

Whether you’re a beginner gardener, a pro, or somewhere in between, curating a container garden comes with a learning curve. 

But with some practice and by avoiding these common container gardening mistakes your balcony, patio, porch, or home will glow green and light up with life:

Using Plain Dirt

One of the most common mistakes to make when beginning a

Love is in the air… and you know what that means. Long-stem, deep red roses, everywhere. When February arrives, it’s hard to ignore the classic sophistication and elegance of these roses… but as a gardener, you probably don’t want to settle for a bunch of blooms wrapped in tissue paper. 

You want your own source of exquisite and unique roses that will light up your yard and make for bountiful and brilliant bouquets and floral arrangements after Cupid has flown away.

Choosing the right rose variety for your garden can feel intimidating. There are so many choices out there, and you’ve likely heard how high-maintenance and finicky roses can be. 

Gone are the days of Grandma’s roses. The world of roses has come leaps and bounds when it comes to cultivars for

First off, Happy New Year Everyone!

The New Year is a time of celebration and festivities. We set new goals and begin those ever so loved New Year resolutions. Hopefully, everyone has their new year resolutions in gear for the start of this year.

I want to add to that list one thing: either Keep gardening or start gardening as a 2021 resolution. Because truthfully, never too late to start gardening, and if you ask seasoned gardeners or even the new gardeners of 2020, you are bound to hear an overall positive vibe from the Urban landscapes

Growing mushrooms at home is a fun and rewarding adventure for the whole family. Everyone from Dad to the kids will enjoy watching these mushrooms pin and quickly grow into the tastiest mushrooms you’ve ever had.

These mushrooms will, under the right growing conditions, produce multiple flushes of mushrooms every few weeks. Slowly, over time the mycelium will use up all of the nutrients within the compost. Once the nutrients are depleted from the compost the production of fruiting bodies will pretty much stop.

This is when your bag of mushrooms becomes Spent mushroom substrate a great compost to add into your garden, flowerbeds, and compost pile. There are many uses for spent mushroom substrate, some of which were talked about in a previous blog 

What follows below are the instructions that will come with the kit it’s a great resource to read before you even shop for a kit. We want to make sure when you get a kit for yourself or as a gift, that everyone knows what to expect and under what conditions these Agaricus bisporus mushroom kits will perform the best.