Want to create a peaceful garden that feels like stepping into the woods? A woodland garden offers shade-loving plants, rustic elements, and a touch of magic that brings your outdoor space to life. Explore these 20 creative ideas to turn your yard into a captivating woodland sanctuary.

You step into your garden, hoping to snip a few fresh blooms for your kitchen table. With cut and come again flowers, this can be your everyday routine.

A yard of compost can vary, but on average, it weighs approximately 1,000 to 1,600 pounds. The exact weight depends on factors such as moisture content, the density of the compost, and the type of materials used in the composting process.

Trees with orange berries add a visual statement to the landscape, with bright fruits that contrast against a background of green foliage. Read on for the best types of trees with orange berries.

Dogwood trees belong to the Cornaceae family, which comprises a wide range of dogwood shrubs and trees. Dogwood trees are a type of flowering tree, though the species and variety of the dogwood tree will determine the time of year which is expected to bloom, as well as how long it will remain in bloom for. Here we look at the blooming time of dogwood trees according to type.

Some delicate flowers such as Lilies will begin to wilt after a day out of water, while Tulips and Daffodils can remain looking healthy for 2 to 4 days without water, because they have stored nutrients which they can live off for a little while. 

Red peonies look spectacular in any setting, with their vivid red petals contrasting heavily against the mounds of green foliage they are set against. Here we look at some of the best types of red peonies available for the home garden.

The key thing you need to get right for your peony is planting it in the right location – this requires considering lots of factors involved such as light, soil, and how deep you plant your peonies.

Peonies in shades of orange are not frequently found in nature, so many of the orange peonies available are a result of hybridization, where several different species of peonies have been crossed to produce a new variety. Here we look at some of the best orange peonies around.

As a water-loving, flowering species, many people assume that hydrangeas should be watered everyday through summer, but this is actually not the best practice. Instead, water your hydrangea deeply three times each week. This will help the plant to develop a strong root system, resulting in an abundance of beautiful flowers.

There are over 1000 different varieties of pecan trees available, which produce specific varieties of pecan nuts. Not all pecan trees require the same care conditions, so it’s important to select a tree well suited to your local climate if you want to produce pecans at home.

Cucumber plants grow rapidly, reaching typical ultimate heights of between 5 and 6 feet.