Everyone loves mason jar lights… they holds a sense of nostalgia and are a versatile decorating element in any style garden! Here are five great ways to turn the inexpensive…
Update Your Garden with Dark & Dramatic Plants
If you want to add a little drama and excitement to your garden, using plants and flowers with dark colors will always fit the bill. Not only do they add…
Desert Gardening – Our Trip to a Desert Nursery
Steve and I recently took a trip down to Palm Springs, California to check out the area that has recently been named the “Most Stylish City in America”. While much…
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…
How to Make Wind Chimes
I love wind chimes in the garden, and have longed for a gorgeous set for a couple of years now. Problem is, not only do they cost over $150, I…
Bring in the Butterflies
One of the most popular theme gardens is a butterfly garden. Who can resist those delicate, magical creatures that float through the air, and can bring a smile to the…
Easy DIY Hypertufa Projects
If you want to get crafty in the garden, for the garden, or just as a way to keep your thumb green during the winter months, we have the project…
Cottage Garden Plants for American Gardens
American cottage gardens can be just as wonderful as English cottage gardens with the same sense of informal wonder, curving borders filled with flowers and relaxed atmosphere filled with materials…
Gorgeous DIY Garden Gate Ideas & Projects
Is there anything more iconic in a garden then the gate that leads you inward to the secrets that Mother Nature has inside? Garden gates welcome a visitor in a…
Beautiful & Classic Lawn Edging Ideas
Edging your lawn is more than just creating a mow strip, or keeping the weeds out. It sets off what can be the largest element in your yard and garden!…
15 Easy DIY Outdoor Projects to Make Your Backyard Awesome
Wanna make your backyard awesome this summer? Whether your idea of summer backyard fun is quiet nights having dinner al fresco with friends, or a yard full of giggling and…
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…
How to Make Cheap Garden Containers
When gardening, one of the largest budget busters is purchasing containers for your plantings. Even at the discount stores, buying containers for your garden can take a huge chunk out…