Summer is here in the garden, and with it a lot of great things, and a few that really can ruin a summer day. Among them, wasps. Nothing will haul…
Buy or DIY? – 16 Cool Planters
Most of us who love container gardening have, at one point or another, gotten bored with the planters we can find at stores. They are fine, they work, but they…
Backyard Shade : 9 Clever DIY Ideas
It’s pretty tough to enjoy summer activities in a backyard that bakes in the afternoon heat. We all need a way to get out of the sun, but still be…
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….
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…
Cool and Creative DIY Glass Insulator Planter
We here at TGG have been doing a lot with antique glass insulators lately… we have a tutorial on making a garden lantern from insulators that has been pretty popular…
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…
Built In Outdoor Planter Ideas & DIY Projects
I would love to have my patio or deck encircled with built in planters. Hardscape is central to any good garden design, and frankly, I can’t think of a better…
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!…
Clay Pot Crafts for Your Garden
Terra-cotta pots are inexpensive, easy to find and most of us have one or two lying around the garden shed… so let’s use them! Whether you prefer a natural, more contemporary…
The Top Trees for Small Gardens
Fall is the best time to plant trees in your garden, and many of us are having an increasingly hard time choosing trees for small gardens and homes. Trees are…
How to Buy Plants on Clearance (+ Which Ones to Get!)
Fall is a great time of year to pick up a huge discount on plants at the local nursery and home improvement center on clearance. There are a couple of…
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…