Square foot gardening is most often used for growing veggies, herbs and greens in a small space. It’s a simple concept that cuts down on gardening chores, saves money, water…
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How to Lay Sod in 6 Easy to Follow Steps
If you need to lay a new lawn, or repair or replace an old one, there is no faster way to get it established then laying sod. It’s not a…
Creative Outdoor Herb Garden Ideas
Outdoor herb gardens are my favorite type of garden. There is something really satisfying about plants that do it all – they are pretty, fragrant, tasty and even medicinal! They…
8 Healing Herbs to Grow in Your Garden
I’m a big fan of healing herbs. I love how they smell, the texture they provide, and that self sustaining feeling they give you just having them in the garden….
How To Grow & Plant Clematis Vines
Clematis vine is one of the most loved garden vines of all time. From the most famous English gardens, to our grandmothers’ backyards, clematis have long been the “Queen of…
14 Brilliant DIY Indoor Herb Garden Ideas
I love herbs, and growing them indoors is easy. Herbs add a texture, feel and scent to a room or a garden that is unlike any other plant. And, there…
Planting Lilac Bushes & How to Grow Them
Lilac bushes and trees are one of our favorite early blooming plants. If you have ever smelled a lilac bush on the wind in spring, you know exactly what we…
How To Prune Trees • When To Prune Trees
Lets touch base about how to prune trees, because it is one of those gardening chores that must be done at a certain time of year. If you have run…
13 Favorite New DIY Garden Ideas & Projects
We love our garden space to be a little unique, a little creative, and a lot DIY! And we love updating our outdoor projects with new and better garden ideas….
DIY Garden Waterfall Projects
If you’ve been thinking about starting a water feature project in the garden this season, have you thought about adding the sights and sounds of an outdoor waterfall to your…
How (and Why) To Grow A Butterfly Bush
So as gardeners, we are always on the hunt for the perfect plant. You know, the one that is drought tolerant, blooms it’s head off, grows fast, and loves poor…
How to Grow Cactus Plants (or even a Cactus Garden!)
Cactus gardens are amazing, gorgeous, and nature’s miracle all in one. If you think that growing cactus plants in your garden isn’t possible, think again. Cactus and succulents are one of…
5 DIY Mood Garden Lighting Ideas
In the late summer and fall, as the sun sets earlier but the gorgeous weather still keeps us outdoors, the need for cool garden lighting arises. No one wants to…