Planting Garlic Cloves: When, How Deep and How Far Apart Read Post »
Last updated: November 1, 2026 Planting garlic cloves is one of the easiest and most rewarding jobs in the fall garden. You tuck individual cloves into cool autumn soil, let winter do its quiet work, and harvest full bulbs the following summer. But the timing, depth and spacing details are what separate a bumper row
When to Plant Grass Seed in Spring: Timing by Zone Read Post »
Last updated: November 1, 2026 There is no single month that answers when to plant grass seed in spring, and anyone who hands you one is guessing. The real trigger is soil temperature — and at Activemyhouse, timing advice for every season starts there. Cool-season grasses need soil at a steady 50°F; warm-season grasses refuse
Best Landscaping Magazines for Ideas and Inspiration Read Post »
Last updated: October 30, 2026 The best landscaping magazine depends on what you want: design ideas, growing technique, or lifestyle inspiration. This roundup covers nine print magazines a US reader can subscribe to, matched to four reader types, so you can pick the two or three that fit your level and region. Key Takeaways The
Edible Plants to Grow at Home: The Best Picks Read Post »
Last updated: October 30, 2026 You do not need a farm, a greenhouse, or even a yard to grow food. A pot of basil on a sunny windowsill, a cherry tomato plant on a balcony, a strawberry pot by the back door — these small starts are the whole idea behind edible plants, and they
Are Lilies Deer Resistant? What Gardeners Should Know Read Post »
Last updated: October 30, 2026 At Activemyhouse, we believe gardeners deserve the straight answer before they spend money on bulbs — so here it is: true lilies are not deer resistant. They are among the plants deer seek out first each spring, and if deer visit your garden, unprotected lilies rarely survive long enough to
What Is a Garden Folly? History, Types and Ideas Read Post »
Last updated: October 28, 2026 A garden folly is an ornamental building with no practical purpose at all — it exists only to be looked at, to create atmosphere, and to give a garden a focal point worth walking toward. Once you understand what is a garden folly, you stop asking what it is for,
Luxury Garden Room Ideas: Design a Stunning Outdoor Retreat Read Post »
Last updated: October 28, 2026 A luxury garden room is a detached, fully finished building in your garden — a backyard office, studio, lounge, gym or guest retreat that works all year. The luxury is not excess: it is clean lines, an intelligent layout and refined finishes that turn a corner of the garden into
Goldfish Plant Varieties: Types and How to Grow Them Read Post »
Last updated: October 26, 2026 Goldfish plant varieties span two related genera, Nematanthus and Columnea, and they differ in flower shape, leaf colour and how far their vines trail. The right choice depends on your space, your light and whether you want a compact bush or a long hanging cascade. Key Takeaways “Goldfish plant” covers
Mexican Flowers: The Most Beautiful Blooms Native to Mexico Read Post »
Last updated: October 26, 2026 Mexican flowers range from the dahlia, Mexico’s national flower, to the marigolds of Día de los Muertos and the poinsettias of Christmas. These native blooms bring bold color and a long growing season to a US garden, and most of them are easy to grow once you know their needs.
