For your aesthetic pleasure and inspiration: #1 Luscious variety of sizes, shapes, and colors Source #2 A pink-and-green motif Source #3 A living wreath Source #4 Tall central plant surrounded by flower-shaped succulents Source #5 Pink, purple, and long/skinny green succulents Source #6 Ombre green, purple, and a hint of blue […]
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12 Composting Tips You Should Know
Want to make better and healthier soil for your plants and garden but don’t know how? Lots of people spend large sums of money to buy top-notch soil and state-of-the-art gardening equipment, but that’s not necessary at all! Here are 12 easy composting tips that everyone should know about! Cardboard Not only is cardboard a […]
How to Get Rid of Grub Worms
Gardening is hard enough without all the addition worries about insects and animals ruining all your hard work. Grub worms are one of the worst problems to have because they not only eat your plants, but they attract animals that eat them, so you have even more problems! But, if you’ve found grub worms to […]
Easy DIY Backyard Water Features
Everybody loves a nice refreshing water feature in their backyard, but it’s hard to decide what to do and then figure out how to do it! Here are some fun and creative ways to give your backyard a splash of fun with a great water feature! Water Garden This option is especially handy to those […]
8 Patio DIY Projects You’ll Love
Patios are a great place to gather with family and friends, have barbecues, or just relax. But sometimes patios can be old and boring, with nothing colorful or inviting to brighten up the mood! With these eight simple DIY ideas, you can get your patio to become the talk of the town! Curtains One […]
18 Garden Pallet Projects
Old, rotting garden pallets are an eyesore that almost all of us can relate to. They seem to congregate in our yards and slowly decay over time yet never leave. With these 18 ideas, you can turn those pesky pallets into wonderful works of art and decorations! Bed Nothing’s better than relaxing outside in […]
Backyard Lighting: 15 Backyard Lighting Ideas
When summer time rolls around and we find ourselves outside more often, it’s nice to have outside lighting that perfect matches the mood. No need for glaring flood lights or plain boring light bulbs; here are 15 lighting ideas that you can do yourself to create the most […]
12 Fast Growing Shade Trees
If you are looking for shade trees for your yard, these low maintainence trees to grow are just the thing you need! Northern Red Oak. Offers broad shade, growing at least 60-75 feet wide. Source Green Vase Zelkova. Sturdy, narrow but tall shade tree that can withstand less-friendly environments. Source European Black Alder. Survives well […]
10 Perfect Trees for Your Curb
#1 Red Maple—grows well in a variety of climates and conditions, sturdy curbside tree, and of course shows off its beautiful red color in the spring and fall, it is a larger tree growing to be 40—70 feet tall, so you will need to check with your city ordinances that regulate planting trees near […]
The 5 Easiest Herbs to Grow
#1 Basil These tips and more from Bonnie Plants Tips for growing: Basil prefers moist but well-drained soil and needs 6-8 hours of sunlight per day, but try to avoid too much direct light. Grows well in pots and can be grown inside. Suggestions for use: In pesto and Italian pasta sauce, Thai sauces, on sliced […]