I love to grow lavender because it is useful in a variety of different situations. It smells amazing, repels bugs and pests from your garden, plus it tastes great in tea or food! Here are tips for growing lavender at your own home. Tips For Growing Lavender 1. Space Out Plants Growing Lavender starts with […]
Landscaping
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 […]
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 […]
5 Fast-Growing Perennial Climbing Flowering Vines
I love perennial flowering vines! They grow so quickly. In only a few years they can transform your backyard into something that looks as if it came out of the film The Secret Garden. If the thought of a climbing vine is exactly what your yard needs, check out these 5 fast-growing climbing flowering vines. […]
12 Beautiful Hanging Planter Ideas
One of my favorite features in my garden is all of the hanging planters. If you ask me, a hanging planter just completes the space. Plus, these hanging planter ideas will allow you to maximize the space on your porch or patio so more plants are always welcome! Hanging Planter Ideas: Outdoor Traditional Hanging Basket […]
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 […]
Landscaping Around Trees 101
Landscaping around trees can really make a big impact to your yard.I like to use all of the available space when I’m tackling a landscaping project, especially if the yard was tiny to begin with! The area around growing trees is often disregarded when landscaping, but when done correctly can really maximize the effect of […]
Planting Grass Seed: Stop Doing It The Wrong Way
It’s not complicated to grow grass from seed…but as you probably already know, it does take some time to grow! If the time commitment needed to grow grass from seed hasn’t scared you off, you’ll need to know how to plant your seed grass the right way! With these tips and tricks, it’s easy to […]