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…
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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…
DIY Garden Gate Ideas Using Repurposed Materials
The garden gate is the quintessential “first impression” of any garden, and making it special sets the tone for your outdoor space. Why not use up-cycled materials to create a…
Stepables: Perfect Plants for Paths and Walkways
Plants that can tolerate foot traffic deserve a spot in every garden. They are hardworking, soften your hard scape, and add texture, scent and beauty to an otherwise utilitarian space…a…
Backyard Shade : 9 Clever DIY Ideas
It’s pretty tough to enjoy summer activities in a backyard that bakes in the afternoon heat. We all need a way to get out of the sun, but still be…
More Unique Garden Containers You Never Thought Of…
One of our most popular series of posts has been “Containers You Never Thought Of”. Â So we decided it was time to update this post with even more new, unique…
Creative DIY Rain Chain Ideas
Rain chains are perfect instruments for harnessing the elements of nature in the garden, so that they can be appreciated. Using DIY rain chains anywhere in the garden adds a…
Built In Outdoor Planter Ideas & DIY Projects
I would love to have my patio or deck encircled with built in planters. Hardscape is central to any good garden design, and frankly, I can’t think of a better…
Clay Pot Crafts for Your Garden
Terra-cotta pots are inexpensive, easy to find and most of us have one or two lying around the garden shed… so let’s use them! Whether you prefer a natural, more contemporary…
The Top Trees for Small Gardens
Fall is the best time to plant trees in your garden, and many of us are having an increasingly hard time choosing trees for small gardens and homes. Trees are…
How To Plant A New Lawn From Seed or Sod
A lawn is a really important part of any family backyard or garden. Not only is it the place where we toss the football or set up the summer Slip…
Beautiful Backyard Garden Ideas & Inspiration
We all would love to have a magazine worthy beautiful backyard! It is possible for a DIY’er, if you tackle it one project at a time. Use these photos of…
Build a Chic and Easy DIY Garden Trellis
Tired of the same old garden bed full of flowers? You can create a vertical garden in any part of your yard with a trellis. This brings the eye upward…