So what do you do when your budget is limited, your backyard is small and boring, and you long for that cool “Dwell” high end vibe? You do this. Best….
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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…
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….
Garden Inspiration: What Simple Garden Ideas Can Teach Us
This is not a how to article, TGG readers… it is an inspirational post about learning to open our eyes, and remember that the reason we garden isn’t just to…
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…
Best Unexpected Plants You Can Grow in Containers
A lot of us love our container gardens… They allow you to grow things in a small space, or in a “no garden” space like a balcony, they cut down…
Landscape Island Ideas & Garden Bed Design
Landscape island beds are a great solution for a garden that lacks a focal point, and an easy way to add color and texture to a large expanse of boring…
Creative DIY Mosaic Garden Projects
I love bringing art into the garden. Even better if it turns out to be a fun project at the same time. These DIY mosaic garden projects are both practical…
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 Outdoor Grill Stations & Kitchens
The great outdoors and food just kinda go together, don’t they? Think camping, picnics, and of course, BBQ’s! So instead of schlepping all your food, dishes and cooking prep through…
14 Super Cool DIY Backyard Furniture Projects
Backyard furniture can be just as important as the furniture in your living room these days… after all, we have finally embraced the outdoors as another room on it’s own!…
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…
How to Grow Amazing Alliums
Alliums are one of the best and easiest bulbs to grow in the gardening world, but often overlooked. Gorgeous, show stopping blooms, easy “how to grow” requirements, and amazing architectural…