With a frame, the moss or plant has a base to grow around, and it will also serve as a guide for you so you know how much and where to trim. If you have a pond or land in your yard, this Nessie Topiary would be a cute touch. This sea monster frame is available in two sizes: mossed or unmossed.

Adding unique topiary frames in with your landscaping will give your yard more character. Maintaining the topiary can also be a fun family activity that you won’t have to work too hard on.

However, the Halls Wall Gardens Lean-to 62- 4′ x 2′ Greenhouse can be placed right up against the side of your house so you don’t need extra yard space. The front has a sliding door for easy opening, and you can purchase this model in aluminum with the choice between horticultural or short pane toughened glass.

This greenhouse can be your only one, or you can use it to supplement your current greenhouse. Then you can grow plants right outside your back door where they will be more accessible.

The Bamboo House Plant Labels are not only convenient, but they are also made from a sustainable material. Three labels come in a plant, and you can use them inside or outside of your home. These also make excellent gifts for fellow gardeners.

These labels are simple but have a cute house design on them, so you don’t have to place them strategically in your yard where people can’t see them. You will actually want people to see this decorative plant labels.

This minimalist apple bird feeder makes it easy to stick a sweet and healthy treat out for your feathered friends. I wonder if putting one of these in my front yard would keep the wildlife from eviscerating the fruit on my trees in the backyard? Probably not.

Made from bamboo, the bird feeder features three perches, a loop for hanging, and a skewer to secure an apple. It costs $25 at Uncommon Goods.

Apple Bird Feeder

• Start a compost bin so that you can use the refuse as fertilizer. Homemade fertilizer is nutrient rich, and you are fully aware of what is in your fertilizer.
• Use gardening tools that are made from recycled metals and plastic.

Gardening is a process, and you have to learn how to be patient and how to accept failure. With unpredictable weather conditions, you can never be certain about early frosts, sunshine or heat waves. The smallest change in weather can have a serious impact on your garden, but when you put in the effort to grow and protect your crops, you can be pleasantly surprised.

It’s also beneficial to include your children in the gardening process too. You can teach them at an early age how to grown their own food and what it means to live off of the land. Plus, your entire family will benefit from eating organic crops, and they will be more aware of what all goes into growing food. When you have toiled everyday to feed, water and protect the garden, you are less likely to waste the food you worked so hard to grow.

• Grow it yourself by planting seeds instead of buying the smaller, immature plants for your garden. Buying the seeds is cheaper than buying the plant. Plus, you are able to take part in the raising of the plant. Nothing is more rewarding than when you have to work hard for something.
• Plant fruit-bearing shrubs such as blueberries, raspberries, blackberries and elderberries, because they are nutritious and ornamental.
• Setup rain barrels around your home, so you can use rain water to hydrate your garden. This will help recycle the water and preserve your drinking water.

The Brugmansia is a flowering tree. Its large flowers hang from the tree and bloom only for a week at a time. The tree’s blooms follow the moon’s cycle. The flowers would be something to look forward to, and you can enjoy them after you come home from work.

Some annuals include the Moonflower, Night phlox, Nicotiana and Four o’clocks. Perennials you might consider include Japanese wisteria, Night-blooming jasmine and Datura. If you’re in love with the Brugmansia but don’t have room in your yard for a tree, the Datura is quite similar, but it’s a shrub that you can incorporate in your front yard or backyard landscaping.

• Grow it yourself by planting seeds instead of buying the smaller, immature plants for your garden. Buying the seeds is cheaper than buying the plant. Plus, you are able to take part in the raising of the plant. Nothing is more rewarding than when you have to work hard for something.
• Plant fruit-bearing shrubs such as blueberries, raspberries, blackberries and elderberries, because they are nutritious and ornamental.
• Setup rain barrels around your home, so you can use rain water to hydrate your garden. This will help recycle the water and preserve your drinking water.
• Start a compost bin so that you can use the refuse as fertilizer. Homemade fertilizer is nutrient rich, and you are fully aware of what is in your fertilizer.
• Use gardening tools that are made from recycled metals and plastic.

The Neuton Battery-Powered Mower does the same job a gas powered mower does, but you don’t have to use gasoline and pollute the environment. Plus, it’s even easier to use. All you have to do is grasp the handlebars and it will start, so it’s much easier than having to pull that cord over and over again. If you have neighbors, you no longer have to worry about disturbing them with your mower, because the Neuton is quite.

The original Neuton mower weighs 48 pounds, which is about half the weight of a traditional mower. Or there is a 19”-cut 750-watt model, which is best for use on lawns that are 1/3 acre or more.

A loud noise or spray of water can help cats learn quickly that your yard isn’t a toilet. Try installing motion activated sprinklers or set out toys that make loud sounds. This might be enough to teach the cat that this isn’t a good spot for doing its business.

Most cats also dislike strong odors including citrus fruits. Try putting out orange, lemon or grapefruit peels. Or spray your lawn with a fine mist of vinegar. You can also add a few drops of lemon, orange or lime essential oil to a liter of water and spray it over your lawn.