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,…
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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…
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…
DIY Tiki Torches – Light Your Garden!
There is something magical about a summers night in the garden. Warm air, stars, nostalgia, good friends… Being in the garden at night feels like you get permission to share in the quiet part of…
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 decorative element, and who doesn’t…
How to Make Winter Garden Planters
I feel like a garden in winter is a special thing. Full of the deep, reflective quiet of nature, waiting patiently to come alive again in spring with riots of color and fragrance. But if…
Bulb Crazy | Plan A Spring Bulb Garden Now
We all do it every spring…we lust after a gorgeous spring bulb garden, full of bright colors after a long gray winter… And every year we say, “Next spring I’m going to have a garden…
Holiday Garden Gifts & Decor | How To Force Bulbs Indoors, It’s Easy!
Learn how to force bulbs with this easy step by step tutorial! Forcing bulbs for holiday decor or for holiday gifts is a great idea to start now, when fall bulbs are available. You have…
DIY Teacup Gardens and Planters
Ready for the best new trend in miniature gardens? Try a garden in a teacup! You can use your imagination and make an incredibly creative fairy teacup garden, or just add a touch of living…
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 and makes any garden space…
Top 5 Garden Apps You Need Today! (updated for 2017-18)
Gardening is supposed to be about the natural life, right? Well, yes. But that doesn’t mean we can’t let technology give us a hand. Your smart phone or tablet can be quite the gardening companion. We…
DIY Outdoor Storage Benches
There is never enough storage outside on the deck, porch or patio. I’m always having to run to the garage to look for a yard game, candles, small garden tools or a couple of outdoor…
