Flower beds are one of the most beautiful and inspiring things that can pop up in the summertime. I absolutely love them! They make me so happy and excited for the great weather! In honor of my love for flower beds, here are some great ones that are sure to inspire! This flower bed with […]
10 Pest Proof Plants
With the warm summer months and longer nights quickly on their way, it’s inevitable that we’ll spend more time outside. But with the beautiful weather comes the annoying pests and insects! Get rid of pests and enjoy your backyard to the fullest with these 10 plants perfect for pest control. Basil can be used […]
12 Ways to Use Pallets in Your Garden
Use pallets to make a nice potting station for your garden! It can be a nice way to have all of the items you use when you are potting flowers or herbs.. Not only will everything be in the same place, you will also have a lot of space up top for potting. […]
12 Tips for Frugal Gardeners
Start out small. Using a container method will help you save space and you can use items you already have to start gardening. An old coffee mug, a basket, and an egg carton are great examples of items you can use to begin planting. You will be able to test sunlight and your specific climate […]
30 Brilliant Gardening Ideas for Small Spaces
Do you have a green thumb but not the space to use it? We totally understand that! I love gardening and doing yardwork, but the limited square feet that I have sometimes cramps my style. However, here are a few great tips I’ve found that help me do awesome gardening even in tight spaces. A […]
10 Tips You Should Know When Laying Brick Pavers
Line your area with landscape fabric before laying your brick and it will help to prevent any weeds from growing. Then, put down about a 4 inch layer of coarse gravel over the top of that. Lay down your gravel and then put a 1 inch layer of sand over the top. Pack it down. […]
Top 10 DIY Garden Lantern Projects
With the weather warming up, it’s time to prepare your backyard for all the late night parties and dinners you’re going to have. And an essential part of those get-togethers is the lighting. You want something effective, but also unique and stylish. Here are some great ideas for backyard lantern projects this year! Jars Jars […]
6 Amazing Ways to Use Cinnamon in Your Garden
Cinnamon is a wonderful deterrent for ants. They don’t like to walk anywhere near cinnamon, so it can be used it in your garden to keep ants out. Even use it in plants by your door to keep them from coming inside! If you are looking for a rooting agent, cinnamon is the way […]
15 Creative Ways to Make an Herb Garden
If you are toying with the idea of planting an herb garden, it’s time to take the plunge. There are incredible benefits to growing herbs from home; the herbs are always available, they are good for you, and planting a herb garden can be practice for planting a bigger garden. Plus, gardening is scientifically proven […]
10 Spring Yard Chores to Help Get Your Yard Ready for Summer
Winter is finally over, and the tulips are beginning to bloom. You really want to be excited about the warmer weather and the green grass, but the first yard working day of the summer is always the hardest. While you may want to hide away and pretend it’s winter, spring yard work isn’t really all […]