How to attract bats to your yard. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. After dark, Bats are nocturnal creatures that provide natural pollination and pest control for your yard. They love mosquitos, too! And because bats can eat in amounts up to half of its body weight, that means that a single bat could eat 1,000 to 3,000 insects …
Tropical and Exotic Plants to Keep Your Property Private
Some Tropical and Exotic Plants that will keep your property as private as possible. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. If you’re looking for something a little different, consider a palm tree. A lot of people use palms in their yard for a more tropical look. And, the cat palm is a great choice when you want to create a privacy …
Best Plants for Making Your Property More Private
Some of the best plants for making your property more private. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Now that you’ve done your research on which plants will work well for natural, living borders, it’s time to get planting. Here are some suggestions to help you along. If you have a space that needs a tall plant with a smaller …
Transform the Backyard into Your Own Private Oasis
What you need to know about backyard plants for making your property more private. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. If you’re hoping to transform your backyard into an oasis, and also add pockets of privacy, there are many plants that are a great alternative to unsightly structures. Especially if your end goal is to create more natural living …
Tips for Removing Deep Rooted Shrubs from the Garden
How to remove deep rooted shrubs from your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. If you’re looking to give your landscape a new look, you may need to start with removing tired and worn plants, shrubs, and trees. To remove shrubs, begin with a pair of loppers to cut away branches and any large roots visible to the …
Small Space Gardening Doesn’t Have to Be a Struggle
Tips for edible gardens in small spaces. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Gardening in small spaces doesn’t have to be a struggle. Maximize your minimal gardening space by strategically pairing fruits, vegetables and flowers. Plant flowers that will attract beneficial bugs that will pollinate the vegetables. They can also deter harmful insects resulting in better growing conditions and …
Suggestions for Squeezing a Garden onto a Small Deck or Patio
Some ways to squeeze a garden on to your small deck or patio. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Starting a garden can be a challenge if your deck or patio is the size of a postage stamp. The good news is that there are many clever, space-saving garden ideas where large backyards are not required. You may even …
Dealing with Aggressive, Destructive, Japanese Beetles
Some ways to deal with Japanese Beetles. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Japanese beetles are aggressive, destructive pests in the summer garden. They are known for ruining our favorites things like roses, perennial hibiscus, raspberry bushes and any fruit tree. When Japanese beetles appear each summer, you have two opportunities to deal with them effectively: Attack adults in …
Crabapples Might be Worth Growing at Home
Why crabapples might be worth growing at home. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The term crabapple tree refers to pretty much any wild apple tree, and the term crabapple, refers to the significantly smaller apples. Like domesticated apples, they produce five-petaled flowers that can range between white and red. These flowers are pollinated by insects, likely bees, …
Best Method to Change the Color of Your Hydrangeas
How to change the color of your Hydrangeas. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. If purchasing a hydrangea for the first time and you want to change its natural hue, it is possible. But only if you buy the Bigleaf variety. Bigleaf hydrangeas’ changing colors are attributed to the pH of the soil they are grown in. If you …