Is there anything more iconic in a garden then the gate that leads you inward to the secrets that Mother Nature has inside? Garden gates welcome a visitor in a…
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Beautiful & Classic Lawn Edging Ideas
Edging your lawn is more than just creating a mow strip, or keeping the weeds out. It sets off what can be the largest element in your yard and garden!…
15 Easy DIY Outdoor Projects to Make Your Backyard Awesome
Wanna make your backyard awesome this summer? Whether your idea of summer backyard fun is quiet nights having dinner al fresco with friends, or a yard full of giggling and…
Build A Simple & Small Garden Fence (Low Cost Ideas)
If you want to add a wonderful country touch to your garden, building a small garden fence is not as difficult, or as expensive as it might seem. Here at…
Fabulous Fall Container Ideas
The growing session isn’t over just because summer is winding down… one of the best ways to keep your garden space vibrant is to use fall containers. And most of…
Lily Love : How to Grow Lilies
If you love weddings, picnics, small cherub faced children and older couples holding hands, chance are you love lilies. They are at once elegant, romantic and timeless, yet also can…
Marvelous Moss Gardens : How to Grow Moss Outdoors
If you think succulents are the only hot plant right now, think again. There’s a growing trend in the “growing” world, and that’s moss. Once regarded as a nuisance to…
Heirloom Gardening : What It Is & Why Do It!
Any of you who have been reading my blogs for awhile know that I love things that have history. Age, patina, a past. And when it comes to plants, I…
Thrift Store DIY Garden Projects
Repurposing is a craze that is not going away any time soon, and it shouldn’t! We all need to think about things in a new way to prevent waste, and…
15 Creative Garden Fence Ideas & Spruce-Ups
We don’t always think of our outdoor spaces like rooms, but we should! There should be design elements in every garden that make us smile, and that shouldn’t be limited…
How to Grow Fruit Trees
If you love a good apple, pear, peach or even cherries, you might want to think about planting a couple fruit trees in your backyard or garden. I grew up…
Pretty Ornamental Edible Garden Design
I’ve always loved having an edible garden. It isn’t a new idea, cottage gardens in Europe traditionally combined growing vegetables for the family along with table flowers, due to the…
7 Classic DIY Garden Walkway Ideas & Projects
One of the most important design elements in a garden is structure. It’s easy (ok, it is a little bit of work!) to add structure by adding paths and garden…