Who doesn’t love a beautiful spring daffodil, tulip or hyacinth? They are my favorite things about spring, besides the warmer weather! Did you realize that you do not have to wait for the spring thaw to enjoy your favorite spring bulbs? You can absolutely enjoy them in the middle of the winter’s cold by forcing […]
DIY Yard
How to Build a Rain Garden at Your House
What is a rain garden, you may ask? Don’t worry about picturing a place full of tropical plants–that’s a rainforest. Today we are talking about rain gardens, which are actually a very helpful area of any home landscape. Stick around while I show you why you may need one! A rain garden is similar to […]
Pallet Garden Organizer
Don’t toss those old pallets! And if you don’t have any, get ready to find some for your garden. Pallets make wonderful garden organizers of all kinds. There is really no reason to buy an expensive garden bench or tool organizer. Just use pallets! Check out these pallet garden organizer ideas. The great thing about […]
The Victorian Garden: Let’s Bring Back Victorian Landscape Design
Victorian gardens are one of the most beautiful landscape designs. If you know anything about the Victorian era, you know that they loved beauty! Romance was the name of the game. A Victorian garden definitely looked romantic and beautiful! Let’s take a close-up look at Victorian garden elements, and how you can incorporate them into […]
Don’t Fall Off the Fall Composting Wagon
Once fall arrives, it’s easy to think less and less about the compost bin. Many people have an easier time remembering to compost during the warm summer months, but fall composting can be a very beneficial thing to do. In fact, fall is when you can really do your best composting of the year! Let’s […]
Fall Colored Shrubs to Make Your Neighbors Green With Envy
Plant some fall colored shrubs and help your yard make a beautiful statement every year. For a small investment of time and money, the gorgeous annual returns just can’t be beat! So what are the best fall colored shrubs to plant? Keep reading to see our recommendations! Did you know that this is a hydrangea? […]
Trees With Fiery Fall Hues
If you’re interested in trees with fiery Fall hues, you’re in luck! Today’s post is all about Fall trees, and the best ones to deliver the beautiful Fall colors of your dreams. Get ready to go tree shopping! When I think of fiery red Fall trees, I think of Maple trees. So many varieties of […]
Cold Frame Gardening: A HOT Trend
In its most basic form, a cold frame is a structure that helps you use the heat of the sun to create a warm microclimate in a winter garden. It’s a hot trend precisely because it makes it possible to grow and enjoy certain types of vegetables during the winter months. Let’s talk about cold […]
Outdoor Kitchen Ideas: Get Your Apron On!
There’s nothing like spending the warm weather months cooking and dining in an outdoor kitchen. If you enjoy outdoor living as much as we do at Bless My Weeds, you’ll enjoy today’s post featuring outdoor kitchen ideas. Get your apron on and get ready to cook! So what does your outdoor kitchen have to have […]
Garden Snakes: Shedding Myths About the Garter Snake
If you spend a lot of time in the garden, it may not be long before you run into one of the many kinds of garden snakes. Where you live will depend on the types of garden snakes you see, but since there are some common garden snakes that tend to appear in a wide […]