As a gardener, one of my goals is to keep a green lawn all summer–even when the heat comes on! But sometimes it is easier said than done. So to help us all attain that lush, green lawn we want, I’ve got secret pro tips to a green lawn all summer. You might be doing […]
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Low-Water Gardening Ideas To Refresh Your Yard
Just because you want to put in a low-water garden doesn’t mean your yard will be lacking in style. In fact, quite the opposite! A water-wise yard can look simply stunning if done in the right way. Stick around for today’s look at low-water gardening ideas to refresh your yard–even in a dry climate! About […]
Indigenous Inspiration: Plants Of The Southeast
Welcome back! For today’s Indigenous Inspiration article, we’re talking about native plants of the Southeast. If you missed previous articles, you can read up on the plants of the Mountain West, as well as the plants of Northern California. The Southeast is a very different climate, but if you love the warm, humid conditions of […]
Garden Decor: Ways To Garnish Your Garden
Is garden decor something your garden should have? Aren’t the flowers enough? You might argue that the beauty of the flowers is plenty. And true, some garden decor is just too much. But garden decor that adds appeal and value to your garden space without being overly done is garden decor that is worth doing. […]
Green Screens: Fast-Growing Privacy Plants For Your Patio
There’s nothing like trying to enjoy your patio while feeling the prying eyes of neighbors while you do. If you’ve ever felt that way, there’s an easy and attractive way to fight it. All you need are some fast-growing privacy plants! Fast-growing privacy plants establish a lovely “green screen” to filter out those prying eyes […]
Hedge Your Bets On These Hedge Training Tips
Do you enjoy growing hedges in your landscape? Then it’s time to hedge your bets on today’s hedge training tips! A hedge can add so much to your yard, and not just extra privacy. If you’ve never planted a hedge, stick around. We’ve got all you need to know about garden hedges, including hedge training […]
Garden Chic: Benefits Of Teak Furniture
Nothing is more garden chic than teak–aside from the garden itself, that is. Today at Bless My Weeds we’re talking about the benefits of teak furniture. There are a lot of great reasons to use it outdoors. Keep reading to learn more about why you should be garden chic with teak. History Of Teak Teak […]
No More Secret Gardens: Tips From A Master Gardener
If you ever walk outside, look at your garden, and think “I need tips from a master gardener!” you’ve come to the right place! Today I have exactly that. You’re about to learn some of the best master gardening tips out there. All you’ll have to do is walk outside, feel confident, and go to […]
Vertical Gardening: How A Wallflower Could Be The Star Of Your Garden
Vertical gardening includes quite an array of gardening methods. It is as simple as training your plants or vegetables to grow in an upward direction, to actually planting on a vertical space, like a wall. Today we’re talking mostly about vertical gardening on a wall. With this type of gardening, a wallflower could be the […]
Modern Landscape Essentials
The look of a modern landscape is so clean-lined and inviting, it’s no wonder it is gaining in popularity. Do you want your yard to have a modern landscape? There are some modern landscape essentials you need to know about first. These essentials are things that routinely show up in modern landscapes, and if you […]