Poinsettias, with their vibrant red and green foliage, have become synonymous with the holiday season, adding a touch of festive charm to homes, balconies, and front porches for some outdoor…
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A Guide to Winter Houseplant Care: Keep Indoor Plants Thriving Through the Season
As the winter season settles in, those of us with houseplants face the challenge of providing proper care for our indoor companions. The cold, dry air and reduced sunlight can…
Your Fall Gardening Guide: Essential Tips to Help Your Garden Thrive
Fall has always been my favorite season. It’s a magical time outdoors, especially in the garden. The air is crisp and the leaves create a beautiful color palette. Fall gardening…
How to Grow Saffron at Home
Saffron is the world’s most valuable spice, so you may be surprised to learn that it’s actually quite easy to grow at home. I know I was. So when I…
Fall Mums: Growth and Care Tips to Make their Blooms Last
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…
Unique Outdoor Christmas Lights to Wow Your Neighbors
We love Christmas. Is there anything better than sparkling outdoor Christmas lights welcoming your friends, family and neighbors? We also love to be just a little bit different. And it…
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.
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?…
Easy Concrete Patio Coverup 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…