Edging can add a clean, manicured look to your lawn and garden. Unfortunately, the materials can get pretty pricey — especially when you need a lot of it. To help you improve the look of your garden on a budget, here are 10 inexpensive ways to give your lawn edging an update. 1. Cinder Block […]
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7 Alluring Paths for Slopes
If you have a slope on your property, you know they can be difficult to maintain. It can also be a challenge to prevent erosion and navigate the space to access gardens or your outdoor patio. If you have a slope in your yard that you aren’t sure what to do with, here are 10 […]
Garden Trellis Projects
Lots of plants grow vertically and so a trellis or some sort of support is needed in order for them to reach max productivity. Also, some flowers can look even better when they’re arranged on an elegant trellis design! Here are some great DIY garden trellis ideas that you can try in your backyard! DIY […]
10 Ways You Can Improve Your Garden with Coffee Grounds
You may not know this, but humans aren’t the only ones who love their coffee. Plants, soil, and even worms love a nice, warm serving of coffee, but they’re usually okay with just spent coffee grounds. Coffee grounds in the garden has numerous benefits and advantages, and here are just a few of them! Tip: […]
10 Inviting Backyard Ideas To Inspire You
Today’s post is all about inviting backyard ideas. If you feel like your own backyard is not that great, the good news is that it’s easy to change it. Take a look at 10 ways to make it more inviting! Inviting Backyard Ideas So all you have in your backyard is a patch of grass […]
13 Incredible Ways to Decorate Your Garden Fence
Today I have some fun ways to decorate your garden fence! If your fence strikes you as plain or boring, there’s nothing that says you can’t decorate it. In fact, you should! And here are some ideas to inspire you. Fun Ways To Decorate Your Garden Fence Add colorful birdhouses to the side of your […]
20 Insanely Clever Gardening Tips
Let’s face it–gardening is hard work, so 20 insanely clever gardening tips sound like a fantastic idea! While we all love beautiful flowers and delicious homegrown fruits and vegetables, it’s not always easy to get down on our hands and knees and take care of those plants. They won’t take away all the work, but […]
The Best Trailing Plants For Window Boxes
The best trailing plants for window boxes are those that really liven up your exterior! My favorites stand out in the way they hang artfully beyond the confines of the window box, or even a hanging basket. An assortment of colorful blooms and rich green foliage doesn’t hurt either. Today’s list of trailing plants for […]
10 Plants You Should Never Grow
If you have dirt, you should plant, right? Well, hold on a minute. There are some plants that are hard to deal with and plants you should never grow. We fill our yards with plants to surround our homes and yards with beauty. But sometimes, all that loveliness can turn into an ugly battle with […]
Unique Herb Garden Ideas To Try
For the beginning gardener, for the apartment gardener or even the I’ve-killed-everything-I’ve-tried-to-grow gardener, these unique herb garden ideas are a great way to get that thumb turning green! Like many things in life, sometimes it’s best to start small. Herbs grow well in a variety of ways. Any one of these ideas should fit your […]