It’s that time of year again! Late summer and early fall is prime time for fresh vegetables in the garden. If you were lucky enough to grow some of the…
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Don’t Cut Those Grasses! The Mistake Even Pros Make
Ornamental grasses are popular in both home and commercial landscaping, and with good reason. They are an attractive way to add texture, height and contemporary style to any landscape or…
More Easy Garden Projects with Stones
I love stone! Just do. So many of you loved our post “Got Stones?” that we are doing a follow up with more great ideas for easy projects with stones…
Modern Trends: Cactus Garden Ideas & Tips
If your vision of growing cactus involves a dry desert look, think again. Cactus and succulents are one of the hottest garden trends going on right now, and we all…
DIY Terrariums.. Easy!
Making a DIY terrarium is a stylish and trendy garden project that is easy. Here is a simple tutorial on making and maintaining a terrarium garden in your home! Supplies:…
Quick Tip: Framed Garden Decor
Quick tip today! Framed hanging plants! What a great garden decor idea from our friends at Organized Clutter! Have you tried something like this?
How to Refresh Your Tired Summer Garden
Once July and August roll around in the garden, it’s really common for the “bloom to come off the rose” so to speak. In other words, our gardens can get…
5 Ways to Make a Plant Container into Garden Art
It’s tough finding a way to show off your creativity in the garden. But what better place to create some artistic vibe then in the biggest art studio on earth?…
Ornamental Grasses: Update Your Curb Appeal with Just One Plant
If your garden is getting a little tired, or just has never had any pizzazz, take a design trick from the pros. Add ornamental grasses! They contemporize any garden style,…
3 Homemade Garden Sprays You Can’t Do Without
Whether you are committed to organic gardening, just want to bring fewer chemicals into your home, or just want to save some money, homemade garden sprays can take care of…
Gardening Inspiration: What Simple and Extreme Gardens Can Teach Us
This is not a how to article, TGG readers… it is an inspirational post about learning to open our eyes, and remember that the reason we garden isn’t just to…
Gardening through a Drought or How to Water Wisely
So you find yourself in the middle of the worst drought within living memory and your garden occupants are starting to sag, flag and wilt. Which plants should be watered…
Creative Uses for Garden Trellises
Garden trellises can do wonders for any outdoor space: their height makes them ideal focal points, lending an architectural feel that looks beautiful as well as serving a practical purpose….