Plants bring life to the indoors and out for many reasons. But perhaps the best plants to own are fragrant plants. If you grow plants that smell heavenly inside your home, you may as well throw out the bottles of air freshener! Make your home and/or your yard smell amazing with one of these 10 […]
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The 15 Most Colorful Perennials for Your Yard
Pick from these most colorful perennials to plant in your yard and make it come alive with color! Nothing is more exciting than when the weather starts to get nice and flowers begin to bloom! The colors, smells, and variety put everyone in a good mood, right? Colorful Perennials: Full Sun, Shade, Garden, Flowers Blanket […]
20 Mosquito Repelling Plants
There’s nothing worse than settling down in your backyard for a nice, relaxing evening only to be interrupted by the constant buzz and annoyance of mosquitoes! If you’re anything like me, then mosquitoes love your blood and never have mercy when it comes to sucking you dry! Don’t worry anymore about those pesky bugs, try […]
DIY Garden Waterfalls For Any Backyard
Garden waterfalls are a great addition to any backyard, but they can often be too expensive or time consuming to have installed for you. Cut out some of the cost by taking a few days for your own DIY garden waterfall! Here are some pretty DIY garden waterfalls to get your creative juices flowing. DIY […]
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 […]
My Favorite Purple Flowers
There’s just something so alluring about a vase {or a garden} full of purple flowers! Even if purple is just one in the mix of colors in your garden, purple adds something special to your landscape. Today I’m sharing my favorites with Bless My Weeds readers. Are you ready to see what they are? My […]
Plant Encyclopedia: Trumpet Vine
Campsis radicans, or Trumpet Vine, is a fast-growing perennial. It blooms through summer into Fall, and is an excellent choice for USDA zones 4 to 9. Sunlight Needs: Trumpet Vines thrive in either full sun or part shade. Watering Needs: Once it is established, Trumpet Vines don’t require much care, and that goes for […]
20 DIY Gardening Projects Perfect for Spring
This project is great because you can do it with your kids, each of you can make your own! A garden stone is so pretty and adds a lot of personality to your garden. Use an empty wine bottle or something similar to make an automatic waterer. You just stick it in the soil of […]
How To Make A DIY Rain Barrel
Rain barrels serve so many purposes for your yard! They’re environmentally friendly, they save you money, and they help keep a fresh storage of water for you to use in your garden, and so much more. So, instead of going out and buying one, here’s how you can make your own with some helpful tips […]
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. […]