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…
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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 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…
DIY Concrete Garden Globes
We all love those garden ornaments, but they can be pretty expensive anywhere you look. Here at TGG we decided to make our own DIY concrete garden globes, and it…
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…
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,…
Got Ugly Metal Fence Posts? DIY Garden Project Cure!
Many areas of the country use metal fence posts in building back yard fences to provide a strong, long lasting barrier that stands up to wind and sun rot. The…
DIY Project: How to Stain a Concrete Patio
One of the most boring parts of our garden design is also one of our most necessary- walkways, patios and driveways. Most of us have simple poured concrete, and while…
How to Make a Strawberry Pot Garden Water Fountain
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…
Quick and Easy Garden Container Project
Looking for a quick and easy garden container to add some flair to a boring deck, yard or patio? Here is a before and after project that will take less…