As summer reaches it’s peak, now is the time to start thinking about fixing up the fall garden. If you plan ahead, you can be prepared with one of these…
10 Summer Pests (and How to Squash Them!)
Well mid-summer is upon us, and if you’ve been out in the garden, you know this is peak time for pests to eat your rose buds, corn, lettuce and… well,…
3 Homemade Garden Sprays You Can’t Do Without
Whether you are committed to organic gardening, just want to bring fewer chemicals into your home, or just want to save some money, homemade garden sprays can take care of…
Cottage Garden Cool!
Cottage gardens are my favorite garden style, and the one that I feel most at home, and most like myself in. They are casual, laid back gardens with surprises around…
Landscaping With Conifers
Landscaping with evergreens is the backbone of most garden spaces. Conifers are the stars of that group, including pines, firs, spruces, cedars and sequoias. However, landscaping with conifers can be…
Make Your Patio Pop with Color!
So this is going to be one of those, let’s get inspired together type of posts. I love color in the garden. I feel like my garden and patio should…
Using Architectural Plants in the Garden
I’m a big fan of good garden design, and architectural plants can go a long way towards curing any design flaws your garden is suffering from. Why? Because one of…
Repurposing Ideas for Outdoor Room Decor
Your outdoor rooms are just as important as your indoor rooms when it comes to decor. The nice thing about decorating outdoors is that repurposed materials are an even more…
Foliage Gardens Without Flowers!
Your garden doesn’t have to be a flamboyant display of bright blooms to be a “garden”. In fact, some of the most interesting gardens in the world rely on foliage…
Quick Tip – Recycled Trampoline Hanging Bed!
How many of us parents have old trampolines laying in our backyard, unused and wasting away? How about using your  recycled trampoline and make into a hanging garden bed for…
DIY Garden Hose Storage
If you read our post on Organizing Your Garden Shed, you know that it’s that time of year when it will pay off to get your garden accessories in order….