If you’ve ever been to a professional baseball game, chances are you’ve admired the bright green grass of the outfield at some point. For years I wondered how to make the grass in my own backyard look the same kind of bright green! Fortunately, one of my new neighbors spent the first fifteen years […]
Landscaping
Edgy Gardens Made Easy (With This Tool)
Dreaming of beautiful garden edging but not looking forward to putting in all of the work to make it happen? Never fear! Garden edging is easy to come by with help from this handy dandy (edgy) garden tool. But that’s not all it does. Just wait and see. Really, if you haven’t already, you absolutely […]
FABRICating A Quilt Garden
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Give And Take Of A Beautiful Lawn
I’ve been asked by tons of my neighbors how exactly I manage to keep my front lawn looking so gorgeous. And the answer is: I give it a lot of care! I never miss a fertilizing session, and I always make sure my lawn is pest free. If you’re itching for a beautiful lawn all […]
Gardens With Big Impact Have Big Flowers
I love utilizing flowers with large petals where ever I can around the garden. Decorating with large flowers adds a great bit of depth, interest, and even color to an otherwise ordinary garden. If you ask me, working with flowers with large petals are a great way to add tons of visual appeal to any […]
Spring Seed Bombs
Spring is in the air and my garden is definitely ready for it. Though we got a few inches of snow over the weekend, I’m confident (hopefully…) that it will melt soon and I can really start working in my garden. Until it melts, I’ll just have to do with making these DIY seed bombs! With a […]
Spring Cleaning For Your Garden
Though we still have snow on the ground here in Utah, I can feel the seasons starting to change in my bones. The air is definitely still frigid, but there’s now a slight warmness to the air. While I did my best to clean out my garden last fall, there’s still a lot of work […]
Plant Guide: Cotton Candy Ornamental Grass
Also known as Muhly Grass, Cotton Candy Ornamental Grass is a terrific way to add tons of color and plenty of texture to a late Summer (or early Fall) garden. Not only is it super easy to grow, but this colorful grass also tolerates high levels of heat, making it the perfect option for gardeners […]