If you are reading this article, then it’s likely you already have an appreciation for mums. I mean, what gardener doesn’t? They add such a beautiful autumnal pop of color…
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15 Drought Tolerant Perennials for Low Water Gardens
No matter where you live, being water wise is the smart way to garden. And if you live in drought stricken or prone areas, it’s a must. While I love a…
Edible Landscaping: Incorporate Food-Producing Plants into Your Yard
Maximize your space with edible landscaping and have never ending ingredients growing just outside your home. From fruit trees to herbs, there’s something for any landscape design.
Hanging Flower Baskets : 5 Secrets the Pros Use
…Plus plant recommendations, inspiration photos, and more! Any well landscaped home includes some show stoppingly beautiful hanging flower baskets. Come summer, inspiration is all around. Shopping centers, neighborhoods, amusement parks,…
Step by Step! : DIY Garden Steps & Outdoor Stairs
Unless your yard and garden are perfectly flat, chances are at one time or another, you’ve thought, “Wouldn’t some garden steps be nice there?” Or, even more ambitiously, outdoor stairs?…
DIY Concrete Patio Upgrade Ideas
I pretty much hate a plain concrete patios. They are boring and just plain…well, plain. No amount of awesome outdoor furniture, potted plants or cute throw pillows will disguise that…
DIY Raised Garden Bed Covers to Protect Plants from Frost
Without fail, the “Spring of deception” gets me every year. Do you have one of those where you live? That’s become the name for the period of warm weather we…
Perennial Flowers for Shade that Bloom all Season Long
If you have a shaded garden, you may feel like your options for colorful, flowering plants are limited. However, there are actually many beautiful perennial flowers that thrive in partial…
How to Plant Spring Bulbs this Fall
We do it every spring… we admire gorgeous spring bulb gardens, saying “Next spring I’m going to have a garden like that!” Well, this is the year things change, because…
14 DIY Fall Front Door Decorating Ideas
I think one of the most important places to decorate for the fall just might be with your fall front door decorating. After all, it’s where you greet anyone who…
11 Patio Cover Ideas Anyone Can DIY!
Most of us spend a good part of our time outdoors on our patio. But if you don’t have an outdoor covered patio, then you miss out using your space…
Fall Planter Ideas – Wow ‘Em in 3 Easy Steps
Fall is one of the best times to up your curb appeal and create a welcoming yard and garden for all your family and friends with fall planter ideas. Updating…
15 Backyard Lighting Ideas That Inspire
When the warmer seasons come around, many of us like to spend some evenings (or most!) lounging in our yards and gardens. Having good backyard lighting can make your outdoor…