I love how arbors and trellises turn a good backyard into a great backyard! Just the way they add style and character without being over imposing is a fantastic feature. To make those arbors and trellises even better, here are some great climbing plants for arbors and trellises. Climbing Plants For Arbors and Trellises Ready […]
How To Start Composting For Beginners
Composting for beginners probably seems like an intimidating or scary task, but in actuality, it’s pretty easy to get started! It really helps reduce the amount of waste your family is putting into a landfill while giving your garden a healthy nutrient boost! If you are ready to learn how to start composting (for beginners), […]
How to Build an Indoor Herb Garden: 12 Easy Ways
Do you love herbs? I know I sure do. Have you thought of growing them indoors? Let me show you 12 ways how to build an indoor herb garden. Since I love to cook, and enjoy lots of flavors, herbs are my go to spices for most dishes. Growing them indoors is so handy. No […]
Living Fence Ideas: 15 Amazing Options For Your Yard
Today I have plenty of living fence ideas for those of us with backyard privacy issues. A living fence is a type of fence made of living plants or trees. Believe it or not, a living fence has the potential to provide more privacy than a regular fence! Living Fence Ideas Evergreen trees are one […]
18 Amazing Plants That Repel Mosquitos
Spending time outside is always great, especially if it’s relaxing with friends and family. However, what’s not so great is the annoying bugs that fly around, especially mosquitos! Not only do they make obnoxious noises, but they can also ruin a great evening by making you all itchy. Here are some great plants that repel […]
10 Simple Tips To Grow Strawberries
Nothing says summer quite like pulling a ripe and juicy strawberry off the stem and popping it into your mouth. Strawberries are a fantastic and popular fruit to grow, and here are some tips to grow strawberries even better this year. Are you Jonesin to enjoy the sweet taste of strawberries this summer? If so, […]
Spring Container Ideas to Help Your Creativity Blossom
Though it’s very much still the wintertime in Salt Lake City, Utah, I constantly find my thoughts wandering toward Spring! I’ve already begun planning my garden, ordering my seeds, and in a few weeks, I will begin seed-starting! One of my favorite gardening projects for Spring is coming up with a few really impressive Spring […]
My All-Natural (and Safe!) Deer Repellent Spray
I live in the mountains of Utah and I am no stranger to deer-ravaged plants. How annoying is it to realize your entire landscaping is falling victim to a deer’s digestive system? Over the years I have tried SEVERAL deer repellents to keep my plants safe, but I wasn’t comfortable with using animal urine or […]
How To Maintain Your Holiday Plants
As I write this, it’s officially the first day of the second week in January. Already, it feels like the year is flying by at a lightning speed! Now that the holidays are over (some of you are probably saying ‘finally‘ in your head) you’re left with a messy house and tons of holiday plants […]
Indoor Palm Trees: Bring the Beach Inside
When I moved into my first apartment, my best friend gave me a gorgeous Cat Palm tree, in the prettiest little pot. It’s been more than twenty years since I first lived in that tiny apartment and that little Cat Palm in the blue pot is still holding on strong. I loved the tropical feel […]