When the garden catalogs come out and the nurseries start stocking plants, gardeners start thinking about how to get the most bloom for their buck. That can be a really tough job when you have…
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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 finished. I like simple, and…
Hanging Flower Baskets : 5 Secrets the Pros Use
If you’ve ever taken a vacation in a Disney park, or visited a summer resort, or walked down main street of the most charming small towns in America… you’ve probably been awed by some pretty…
DIY Raised Garden Beds & Planter Boxes
Growing season is creeping nearer, or even here, and we all are looking at our garden beds from last year. And possibly being disappointed by their condition. Have you considered using raised garden beds this…
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 shape make these perfect for…
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 walkway. “Stepables” are another name…
DIY Wasp Traps & Solutions for the Backyard
Summer is here in the garden, and with it a lot of great things, and a few that really can ruin a summer day. Among them, wasps. Nothing will haul the best backyard bbq to…
Buy or DIY? – 16 Cool Planters
Most of us who love container gardening have, at one point or another, gotten bored with the planters we can find at stores. They are fine, they work, but they don’t do much in the…
How to Make Safe Homemade Weed Killer
None of us like weeds in our garden. We want what we planted to be what we planted! And weeds will choke out the plants in your yard that you actually want there, stealing nutrients,…
10 No Fail 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 gorgeous hydrangea, and roses are…
9 Super Easy DIY Outdoor Firewood Racks
If you have a wood-burning fireplace, chances are you have firewood, right? Unfortunately, that also means you need place to store it! If you are like me, you want the firewood nearby so you don’t…
How To Grow Lavender Like the French!
Would you love to start growing lavender? Lavender blooms in many parts of the world , and there are few flowers that are more cherished for romance, scent and form. What most gardeners don’t realize…
More Unique Garden Containers You Never Thought Of…
One of our most popular series of posts has been “Containers You Never Thought Of”. So we decided it was time to update this post with even more new, unique garden containers for you. And…