We all do it every spring…we lust after a gorgeous spring bulb garden, full of bright colors after a long gray winter… And every year we say, “Next spring I’m…
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DIY Garden Waterfall Projects
If you’ve been thinking about starting a water feature project in the garden this season, have you thought about adding the sights and sounds of an outdoor waterfall to your…
When to Cut Back Ornamental Grasses
Ornamental grasses are popular in both home and commercial landscaping, and with good reason. They are an attractive way to add texture, height and contemporary style to any landscape or…
How to Grow Cactus Plants (or even a Cactus Garden!)
Cactus gardens are amazing, gorgeous, and nature’s miracle all in one. If you think that growing cactus plants in your garden isn’t possible, think again. Cactus and succulents are one of…
DIY Wooden Pallet Garden Ideas
Everywhere you look these days, one thing is clear, everyone is using wood pallets for DIY projects! It makes sense. You can up-cycle and get something cool for free… what’s…
How To Cover Ugly Metal Fence Posts With Wood!
Many areas of the country use metal fence posts for wood fences, to provide a strong, long lasting post that stands up to wind and sun rot. The only problem…
How to Stain a Concrete Patio (Easy DIY Project)
One of the most boring parts of our garden design is also one of our most necessary – walkways, patios and driveways. Most of us have simple poured concrete, and…
Alternatives to Grass : Front Yard Landscaping Ideas
We all love a gorgeous lawn, right? But there are plenty of reasons to use alternatives to grass when planning your front yard landscaping. There isn’t a single landscaping “plant”…
Garden Edging: Landscape Edging Ideas with Recycled Materials
One of the most overlooked elements of garden design for the average DIY gardener is garden edging. It can be laborious to install, expensive, and lets face it…just plain boring….
One Day Backyard Ideas & DIY Projects
Most of us are really busy, and if we end up spending several weekends in a row having to work on backyard ideas & projects, they tend to not get…
How To Install Low Voltage Outdoor Lighting
One of the most effective ways to improve your curb appeal is to install low voltage outdoor lighting. Not only does it give your house a high end look on…
How to Grow Japanese Maples
Japanese maples are easily one of the most elegant and stunning specimen plants you can add to your garden. There are varieties that can be grown in containers, and few…
DIY Garden Paths And Backyard Walkway Ideas
We all love a garden path, whether winding or straight. Neat as a pin or overgrown with plants, backyard garden paths lead our eye through a garden, and add charm…