Berries might be my absolute favorite addition to my garden and I think everyone should pick at least one to include in their kitchen garden. Nothing says summertime quite like…
How to Grow a Lemon Tree From a Seed at Home
If there’s one thing I love having in my garden, it’s fresh lemons. I use them all the time for salad dressing, baking, cocktails… you name it! Luckily, my neighbor…
Our Favorite DIY 4th of July Outdoor Decorations
Come Fourth of July, most of us spend that day outdoors. It’s a great time to show your patriotic pride by making some outdoor 4th of July decorations for your…
The Best Plants for Show-Stopping Hanging Baskets: Our Top Picks
Hanging flower baskets are a beautiful addition to your home, whether you’re using them to bring life to a patio, brighten up your front doorway, or simply add a pop…
How to Prepare Soil for Planting: Prep Your Garden Beds for Spring
Getting your garden ready for spring starts with healthy, well-prepared soil. While you might feel like you don’t have much to do in the garden during winter, it’s never too…
Hanging Flower Baskets : 5 Secrets the Pros Use
Any well-landscaped home includes some show-stoppingly beautiful hanging flower baskets. Come summer, inspiration is all around. Shopping centers, neighborhoods, amusement parks, and restaurants all seem to have perfect hanging planters,…
13 Flowering Trees to Plant for Beautiful Spring Blooms
There is nothing more refreshing and encouraging than the sight of gorgeous flowering trees showing off their spring blooms after a long winter. You can’t help but feel happy, uplifted,…
What is Permaculture Gardening & Why Every Home Gardener Should Try It
Permaculture gardening is a holistic and sustainable approach to growing plants, inspired by the natural ecosystems found in the wild. Rather than working against nature, permaculture encourages gardeners to work…
DIY Garden Balls: Creative Ideas for Globes and Spheres
Hey there, fellow garden enthusiasts! Can I let you in on a little secret? I’m absolutely obsessed with garden art, and there’s something magical about garden spheres that just makes…
Prayer Plant Care Made Easy: Tips for Lush, Vibrant Leaves
The prayer plant (Maranta leuconeura) is a stunning houseplant known for its beautifully patterned leaves and fascinating habit of folding its foliage at night, resembling hands in prayer. Easy to…
A Quick Guide to Companion Planting and Best Companion Plants for Home Gardens
Most of us are better with a few good friends around us, and our plants are exactly the same! Companion planting, where certain plants are grown together to enhance each…
How to Grow Cherry Tomatoes at Home
There’s something so amazing about plucking a fresh cherry tomato from the vine and popping it straight in your mouth, still warm from the sun. In my opinion, homegrown cherry…
Perlite vs Vermiculite: Which is Better for Your Garden?
As a gardener, there’s a good chance you spend way too much time thinking about your soil. But, it’s important! Good soil is what leads to strong, healthy plants. Soil…