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Because once established, perennial garden plants (defined as those plants that normally live more than two years) give a consistent look to the landscape year after year, and are generally easy to care for. They will become the foundation of your edible landscape design.

Garden hedges are simply a row of shrubs planted to form a screen, divider, or barrier. Hedges provide privacy, act in place of fencing, keep animals in or out, visually set off an area of the yard, or form a backdrop for other, more showy plants. Hedges can be formally trimmed, or left to grow in more natural shapes.

The San Francisco Garden Show had a ton of container plantings accenting the display landscapes, and standing on their own. The nice thing about displays of containers is that you can generally recreate them at home with little fuss. Here are some of the highlights from the show:

Despite being extremely loved people all around the world aquariums are not that present in home landscapes and small gardens in general. If you throw a look at the effect that these ensembles can have when nestled in greenery you will freeze, mesmerized by the amount of vibe, life and calm infused. Along small ponds, swimming pools, water fountains, waterfalls and lush vegetation a small backyard aquarium can really put the cherry on the cake in a glance.

Many gardeners are facing water restrictions and with that we must rethink our gardens a bit. Even if you are not on restrictions, many of us are simply choosing to conserve and use less water in our landscapes

you want to drive along one of the most beautiful coastlines in all of Australia you need to experience the drive from Perth to Broome. Along the way you need to snorkel at Ningaloo Reef, visit Shark Bay, drive through some beautiful desert landscapes and watch the sunset on Cable Beach.

You're not alone! The number one section on this website since it began has been the pages on growing herb gardens

Infused with the culture and landscapes of their mainland neighbours, these islands boast everything from glaciers, to abseilling for the adrenalin junkie and white sandy beaches for those who seek the

Well, you had to figure it would happen. As soon as the resurgence in interest in learning to grow your own food began a few years back, could a growing interest in food preservation be far behind? Back when I was certified as a Master Gardener in LA County, they had discontinued their Master Food Preserver program…but now it's back and back with a Bang! With only 18 seats to fill for this year's program, they received over 100 applications! Never fear…there's always next year.

My ultimate favourite dish recipe from my garden would be Raita - an Indian condiment made with a mixture of yoghurt and vegetables

If your climate is right, edible cacti and succulents are extremely low-maintenance plants -- and delicious, too! magnificent

Of course! While the plants in shade gardens might be different from those normally grown in full sun, there are many edible plants that love shade (and a few that require