Bamboo is a great choice for specimen planting or for screening, and it can be easy to grow if you know how to manage it. It fits in with most…
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Showy Shade Garden Ideas
When I first started gardening, I felt like all I wanted to do was plant bright, happy flowers. Shade gardens seemed a little too sleepy to me. With a little…
Planter Ideas for Fall – Wow ‘Em in 3 Easy Steps
Fall is one of the best times to up your curb appeal and create a welcoming yard and garden for all your family and friends with planter ideas. Updating your…
Flower Bed Ideas to Make Your Garden Gorgeous!
We love good garden inspiration. And we love flowers! Put ’em together, and we have some fantastic flower bed ideas, ready to make you run to the nursery or pull…
Garden Edging: Landscape Edging Ideas with Recycled Materials
One of the most overlooked elements of garden design for the average DIY gardener is garden edging. It can be laborious to install, expensive, and lets face it…just plain boring….
How To Install Low Voltage Outdoor Lighting
One of the most effective ways to improve your curb appeal is to install low voltage outdoor lighting. Not only does it give your house a high end look on…
Privacy with Plants
Privacy is a big concern in our gardens. While we love our neighbors (ok, we hope to be lucky enough to love our neighbors), having that private space when you…
Creative Outdoor Herb Garden Ideas
Outdoor herb gardens are my favorite type of garden. There is something really satisfying about plants that do it all – they are pretty, fragrant, tasty and even medicinal! They…
10 No Fail Drought Tolerant Perennials for Low Water Gardens
No matter where you live, being water wise is the smart way to garden. And if you live in drought stricken or prone areas, it’s a must. While I love a…
How to Grow a Wildflower Garden
Most of us who garden have at one time or another dreamed of the charm and whimsy of a wildflower garden. Come on, admit it… you too have longed for a…
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…
Perfect Pond Plants
If you have garden pond or a water garden, choosing your plants is the best, and sometimes most intimidating part of the process! Adding plants gives your pond life, helps…