Star of Bethlehem. These flowers are gorgeous and pair really well with other types of flowers if you want it in the bouquet or just in the garden. It blooms best in winter and adds to the nice wintery feel. Gardenia. Another flower that’s great for winter, the gardenia is like the wedding cake […]
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15 Reasons You Should Grow Mint
Add some mint to your garden and it will help increase pollination. Mint attracts all sorts of insects that help in pollinating, so it’s great for the garden! Not only that, but mint also helps repel obnoxious insects like ants and flies. Add some diluted mint water around windows and doors to help keep those […]
15 Beautiful DIY Garden Containers
Take a few separate terracotta pots and attach them together to get a beautiful terracotta tower. You can even paint the pots if you want. Incorporate a garden pallet into your container garden. They give an awesome rustic feel while also optimizing storage and access. Take a hollow log and use it for your […]
10 Must-Know Gardening Tips
Gardening, while a great hobby and a sure fire way to save money on food, can be completely intimidating to some. It can be a lot to bite off and chew! Lucky for you, I’ve assembled an awesome list of must-know tips for beginning (and amateur!) gardeners! Learn Your Growing Season. Learn the length of […]
5 Ways to Landscape with Lavender
Lavender is the mecca of all garden plants. Essential oil gurus swear by Lavender for it’s antibiotic properties, sweet aroma, and it’s ability to soothe even the worst of sunburns. While these great things are often mentioned when discussing lavender, it is often ignored that lavender actually makes a great landscaping tool. Bring this beautiful […]
15 Recipes for Your Home-Grown Herbs
Make some delicious cheese bombs with herbs freshly cut from your garden! Add some garlic or oregano and the cheese bombs will burst with both flavor and texture! Take your basil and make a delicious tomato cucumber and basil salad! It’s pretty much a burst of summer in your mouth! Plus, you can even […]
20 Amazing Vertical Gardens
You can make individualized planters for each plant by using plastic bottles. Simply clean them add, put soil in them, and then add the plant or herb. You can make as many or as few as you need! Build your own DIY vertical garden by using a wooden frame and chicken wire or wire mesh. […]
10 Herbs That Regrow
Take basil clippings with 4-inch stems and put them in a glass of water. Put the glass in a spot with direct sunlight and keep them there until the roots have sprout out to about 2 inches. You can then take them and put them in pots to grow your full basil plant. With a […]
12 Perfect Plants for Small Gardens
These bi-colored flowers, called Daylily Frans Hals, are beautiful. They would make a great addition to your garden in the summer with their fun, sun-like color. Coral Bells Citronelle is a great plant to add to a small garden. It’s leaves are shaped so uniquely and it changes colors slightly in the sun versus […]
10 Ways to DIY Compost Bins
Build your own compost out of pallets! This is one of the most cost effective ways to build a compost. If you don’t have your own pallets, usually you can find them online for free or at least for a good deal. Stack some milk crates together for a DIY compost bin. This […]