When I first considered putting a water feature into my garden, I was intimidated. It seemed like a daunting task best left to people with a lot of money to…
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DIY Project: Contemporary Garden Water Feature Less than $30
Designing a DIY garden water feature can be a challenge if you are on a tight budget. It can be even more of a challenge if you are looking for…
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….
Bath & Shower Plants – How to Join The Trend
So, you don’t have the greenest thumb in the world? Thats ok, because we know how you can create an easy oasis of plants right where they prefer to be!…
How to Grow a Wildflower Garden
Most of us who garden have at one time or another dreamed of the charm and whimsy of a wildflower garden. Come on, admit it… you too have longed for a…
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…
How to Attract Hummingbirds: Make a Hummingbird Haven!
There are over 300 species of hummingbird, and if you live in North America, chances are good you have some in your neighborhood. While they migrate to Southern Mexico and…
How to Grow and Care for Hosta Plants
Hosta plants are one of the Queens of the shady garden. They add bold texture, subtle color, and with some varieties, beautiful scent. They are a low maintenance plant once…
Orange, the New Hot Color: How Do I Use It in the Garden?
If you are interested in design at all, or been shopping lately anywhere they sell…well, anything, you’ve noticed shades of orange on everything from sundresses to sofas. It used to…
DIY Modern Outdoor Planters
When spring finally starts to hit, or summer calls, or the last days of autumn shine bright, all Steve and I want to do is get out onto our patio…
DIY Cinder Block Planter
You may have seen other cinder block planters circulating the internet. Well we decided to post a version ourselves, because they’re just… so. darn. cool. We wanted to try one…
9 Stunning Ideas for Outdoor Globe String Lights!
Last weekend Steve had the idea that it was time to add globe string lights to the back patio. Especially since we were starting to see them on clearance in…
Palm Springs Desert Gardening: Lessons in Texture, Beauty and Form
A few weeks ago Steve and I took a quick trip down to lovely Palm Springs to check out…well, Palm Springs! But while we were there, we visited a lot…