Gardening for beginners can be tough..trust me, I would know! It can be especially tricky to start a garden from scratch, especially if you don’t have much experience. If you are vowing to start a vegetable garden from seed during your next growing season, use these basic ideas, tricks, and hacks to get your garden […]
Outdoor Living
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 […]
Succulent Care: The Dos and Don’ts
I don’t consider myself a stranger to all things succulent care. In fact, I consider myself kind of an expert, if I can say so modestly. I’ve been doing it since I was a teenager and it’s safe to say that I have seen my fair share of dead and thriving succulents. There’s a lot to […]
Plant Guide: Gardenia
Gardenia is known for its sweet scent and is even known as the “Queen of Fragrant Flowers.”If you’re looking for a flower that has fragrance, you’ve come to the right place! How to Get Started: Outdoor: Get started growing Gardenia by picking a shady area of your garden that has rich soil. Supplement with 2-4 […]
Sunflower Garden … Spread a little sunshine.
Is your yard or garden looking a little worse for the wear? Finding beautiful flowers and foliage can be tough! Or perhaps, you’re looking for low maintenance flowers that continue blooming all summer long? Well, have you thought of trying a sunflower garden? If you have a sandy garden, these flowers could be just the […]
Never-Ending Night Life — Outdoor Solar Lights
If you are looking for never-ending nightlife, outdoor solar lights are the way to go. If you’re familiar with the great outdoors, or you know, just your backyard (which is great in its own right!) you’re aware of just how much lighting comes in handy. Seriously! It’s downright near impossible to do something without proper […]
10 Small Landscaping Trees That Require Little Growing Space
I love adding small trees, plants, and shrubs wherever I can. Ever gardener knows that they’re a fantastic way to “green” up your existing yard space. If you’re a gardener with a tiny yard, never fear! It’s absolutely possible to grow trees in small yard spaces without running into space issues, here are a few […]
Vegetable Garden Layout Tips and Tricks
Vegetable gardeners everywhere all have one thing in common; they dream of high vegetable yields! High vegetable yields definitely mean more bang for your buck, and I’m sure all of your neighbors would gladly take any excess veggies off your hands! Read on for tips and tricks for a vegetable garden layout. Vegetable Garden Layout: […]
Growing Bell Peppers in Containers
Who new it was possible to start growing bell peppers in containers? I definitely didn’t! Whether you grow them indoors or out, use these tips when growing bell peppers in containers. Growing Bell Peppers In Containers Peppers are an absolute joy to grow, if you live in a constant warm weather climate that is! If […]
How to Grow The Best Sweet Potatoes
Learn how to grow sweet potatoes this year! Here’s the information you need to successfully harvest delicious sweet potatoes from your garden. Do you grow sweet potatoes? Sweet potatoes are one of my absolute favorite veggies to grow! Purely because they are full of vitamins and they taste great in virtually any dish–even desserts {if […]