If you are like me, you’re always looking to boost the nutrients in your soil to better support the life of your plants. Instead of dumping pre-mixed fertilizers into my vegetable gardens, I like to look for more natural soil additives instead. If I’m going to be eating the plants, I need to know what […]
All things garden
8 Flowers for Fall Gardening
Do you love flower gardening? Brighten up your flower garden with these flowers for fall gardening! Fall gardening is easy with beautiful flowers like these. Perennial Sunflowers. This ‘Lemon Queen’ plant is absolutely gorgeous. It blooms in late summer and lasts through early fall, adding a fantastic flash of yellow to the flower garden. Asters. […]
10 Ways to Create Privacy Without a Fence
There used to be a time when you could lounge in your backyard without worrying about being seen. That was, until your neighborhood expanded! Fences are a great way to add privacy and a sense of safety to your back yard area. Contrary to popular belief, fences are not the only ways to create privacy […]
Grow These Vegetables This Fall
Everyone knows that most vegetables are grown in the summer. But let’s dive into the topic of Fall vegetable gardens and the veggies that thrive when it’s not so warm. Do you love vegetable gardening and all things sustainable? I’d be lying if I said that I wasn’t a fan of sustainable gardening, all throughout […]
How to Shelter Your Plants from Winter Storms
Winter sneaks up on us fast. Don’t let your plants suffer. Keep reading to learn about how to make a shelter for plants. It’s easy! Shelter For Plants Holy crap, when did it become September? I’m astounded, grateful, and amazed that I’ve made it to another Fall, and soon, another Winter! My garden, however isn’t […]
Easy Ways to Get Rid of Wasps and Hornets
No one likes wasps and hornets! They put a real damper on anything outdoor related. Keep reading for my DIY wasp repellent tips and tricks. Keep scrolling for my hornet repellent tips as well! Hornet And Wasp Repellent Before I begin this, wasps are the evil-looking-alien-like creatures. Bees are the chubby, bumble-like, fuzzy guys that […]
How To Grow A Thick Green Lawn
It’s always a little embarrassing when spring and summer come along and your lawn still looks like it’s the middle of winter. Dead and brown grass is definitely an eyesore, especially when you have weather that should be producing thick, green grass. Here are a few steps that will teach you how to grow a […]
15 Outdoor Mosaic Projects That Will Change Your Yard
Whether you consider yourself a regular artist, or you struggle to draw stick figures, a mosaic is something almost everyone can manage. If you are looking for a piece of artwork for your yard, but are stumped about what exactly you should do, consider adding an outdoor mosaic, as they really tie yard features together. […]
Plants To Use Near Swimming Pools
I just love backyard swimming pools! There’s something so fun about having one of these in your backyard when it gets hot in the Summer! And if you ask me, the only thing more fun than playing in a swimming pool is landscaping around one! The right plants can make any backyard pool look like […]
Garden Fence Ideas … Keep OUT!
Isn’t it annoying when all of your hard gardening work gets ruined by a wild animal or heavy feet? I lost almost all of my bell pepper sprouts this season due to a heavy animal walking through my garden and I’ve truly never been so upset! I knew then that I needed some garden fence […]