If you’ve ever been abroad to England or visited a botanical garden of some kind, you’ve probably seen a quilt garden in the first person. The idea behind a quilt garden is to use flowers and other foliage to create patterns and designs that look like quilts. You’ll need only a few items to make
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It’s “Wild” But Some Flowers Like It Hot
Just a few months ago, my family and I headed to Las Cruces, New Mexico to visit some family members and take in the scenery. And while it’s rare to find a garden there that incorporates grass (grass requires too much water for this area of the country) it’s easy to find one with beautiful
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Gardening For Beginners: Easiest Flowers To Grow
I’m not going to lie, not even for a moment. Vegetable gardening is not for the faint of heart. Unless you’ve personally been there, I can’t explain the sadness of losing a sick plant to bugs, pests, or worse: overwatering. That’s why when things aren’t growing in my veggie garden, I retreat to my flower
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Plants That Thrive in Clay
If you live in an area of the country where there is plenty of clay, but not much else for your gardening, it can be tough to find plants that are up to the challenge. Some gardeners may even throw in the towel and give up on a garden altogether! But don’t worry, you won’t
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Best Full Sun Flowers For Containers
I love adding a bit of color to my gardens come the Fall. Usually, at this point, all of my Summer flowers and foliage have died out, so my garden needs a little extra love! If you, like me, are trying to add a bit of much-needed color to a late Summer or early fall
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Pansy Isn’t The Best Name For These Hardy Flowers
When I think of the word “pansy,” I think of someone who is weak, meek and rolls over quickly. But contrary to what their name may elude, these flowers are anything but weak and meek! In fact, Pansies are some of the hardiest garden flowers out there. They’re actually even considered the perfect flower for
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All In Good Taste-Tips For Mixing Flowers and Edibles
Have you ever thought of pairing beautiful flowers with edible vegetables and herbs throughout your garden? The combination can look downright stunning, that’s for sure. But the pairings of certain flowers and edibles can help reduce the risk of insects or other pests! Plus, if you have a limited amount of gardening space to work
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A Cutting Garden That Is Cutting Edge
If you love bouquets of fresh-cut flowers around the house, why not grow your own cutting garden? A cutting garden is a flower garden full of flowers perfect for bouquets and other cut-arrangements! How incredible would it be to go to the backyard for fresh-cut flowers instead of to a local nursery or grocery store?
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Perennials: Perfect For Porch Planters
I love working with perennial flowers throughout my garden because they’re easy to care for, and they keep coming back year after year. It’s like getting tons of plants for the price of one! While I utilize perennials wherever possible throughout my yard, I love planting them in my porch planters most. Here are my
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Living Large: How to Plant Big In Tiny Spaces
How to Plant Big In Tiny Spaces: It can be a bummer when you only have a tiny backyard to do your gardening in. But just because you have a small yard doesn’t mean you can’t grow plants that are bright, bold, and full of instant appeal. These beautiful plants will grow well in your
