by Diana Lang | Jun 27, 2019 | Gardening, General, Landscaping, outdoor living
What’s a pollinator? A pollinator is an animal that moves pollen from the male anther of a flower to the female stigma of a flower. In other words, a pollinator is an animal (usually an insect or bird) that has the very important job of inducing plants to make...
by Diana Lang | Apr 10, 2019 | DIY, Gardening, General, outdoor living
With Easter, Passover, and various other seasonal celebrations nearly upon us, what better way to liven your decor than with a beautiful DIY basket of spring that will have you blooming with pride! Follow these simple, no mess, no fuss, instructions and bring some...
by Diana Lang | Mar 28, 2019 | DIY, Gardening, General, outdoor living
Why should you start your plants from seed? Starting your plants from seed will give you a jump start on your garden which means earlier harvesting. This also means that you will be harvesting healthier, better tasting vegetables, and enjoying your flowers for a...
by Diana Lang | Oct 4, 2018 | DIY, Gardening, General, Landscaping, outdoor living
So, you want to learn the art of Yamadori but aren’t really sure what it is? Yamadori literally means “collecting plants in the mountains” but is loosely translated into gathering plants from the wild. The found plant specimen is then carefully and skillfully trained...
by Diana Lang | Aug 29, 2018 | DIY, Gardening, General, hardscaping, Landscaping, outdoor living
At Calgo Gardens, we enjoy recycling and repurposing items and creating something new with them. For this project we will use broken glass to create stepping stones for your garden. Stepping stones are a creative and fun way to add color and personality to your space....
by Diana Lang | Aug 15, 2018 | DIY, Gardening, General, hardscaping, Landscaping, outdoor living
Adding a small water feature to your garden is like adding icing to the cake. It’s the pièce de résistance that makes everything look finished. The soothing sound of bubbling water and the sparkling rays of sun will attract humans and wildlife alike. Let the stress...
