Raw honey (not commercial honey that is sold in most stores) is full of nutrients and enzymes that are great for your body. If you can, buy local honey because it contains local pollen that can help you build up an allergy resistance to it. Do some research and buy local; some places even sell […]
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20 Potted Succulents That Make Beautiful Valentine’s Day Gifts
Take an old Mason jar and use it to make a super cute succulent Valentine’s Day gift! It pulls together a great rustic feel for the home! If you have an old book sitting around, then you can use that as a succulent holder! Just carve out the inside, and you have a beautiful Valentines […]
14 Crazy Cool Vertical Gardening Ideas
A super great way to get a vertical gardening arrangement in your home as well as a decoration is by using a monogram! Just make a wooden cutout of the first letter of your last name and then fill it with plants and flowers! Gather all your old but colorful shoes and turn them into […]
20 Plants That Almost Grow Without Water
Agave. This plant stores water inside of its foliage. Agave also has deep-set roots so it has more access to water. Bougainvillea. Not only does this plant need very little water, but it also has absolutely gorgeous colors! Lantana. Colorful and fragrant, this is a great plant to grow around the yard. It requires no […]
6 Succulent Care Hacks For Winter
Before you bring your succulents inside for the winter, I would highly suggest watering them one last time outside. I hate having to water my succulents inside because I have to bring them all over to the sink, wait for them to dry, put them back, etc. Water them 1-2 days before you bring them […]
20 Easy Holiday Window Box Ideas
A great window box idea is the classic Christmas look. Simple green and red accents create a stunning holiday look. Decorating with ornaments in your window box is a great way to add an element of style. Pick a lighted garland with ornament accents. You could even decorate your windows with small wreaths! Ribbon is a terrific […]
12 Festive Container Gardening Ideas
Create a classy and elegant container garden this year by making this gorgeous potted piece! Everything from the container to the actual greenery makes it look incredibly sophisticated. Choose greens like pine needles, and holly that are used to withstanding colder tempertaures. When you’re talking about gardens in winter, red is one of my favorite colors to […]
17 Totally Ingenious Gardening Tips
To deter pests and other animals from getting into your garden, stick some plastic forks into the soil. The little critters won’t be able to step around because of them! If your tomatoes are too bitter, then try this trick! Mix a few tablespoons of baking soda into the soil around the base of the plant. […]
20 of the Best Outdoor Holiday Decorations
Hang a wreath on the door, by a window, on the porch rails, or use mini wreaths to decorate each of your windows! There are tons of ways to DIY wreaths, or you could purchase my favorite here. Repurpose any old logs you have left over from your fall garden clean up. Cut the size […]
Backyard Lights: 10 Beautiful Back Yard Lighting Ideas
You can make your own version of these or you can get lighted rocks/planters that you can place around your yard. Not only do they act as great decorations throughout the day, but they provide just the right amount of backyard lighting when the sun sets. This is a great option if you have a […]