When I moved into my first apartment, my best friend gave me a gorgeous Cat Palm tree, in the prettiest little pot. It’s been more than twenty years since I first lived in that tiny apartment and that little Cat Palm in the blue pot is still holding on strong. I loved the tropical feel […]
Trees
Top 10 Trees With Fall Color To Add To Your Front Yard
Like many people across the world, I simply love all of the colors of Fall. There’s nothing better than looking out over your colorful yard while indulging in some fresh apple cider. And if you love trees with fall color, I recommend planning your trees around the ones that will give you plenty of Fall […]
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 […]
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 […]
Trees Well Suited For Dry Areas
I remember when I first moved to Utah, I knew it was a desert, so I was so worried that I wouldn’t be able to have trees in my yard! Fortunately, I was happy to learn that trees are easy to grow (even in Salt Lake City) if you choose the ones best suited for […]
Gardener’s Almanac: A Monthly Guide To Gardening (April)
Spring is here! It’s here! It’s finally here! The Spring equinox has come and gone and warmer days are officially on the horizon. At least, I hope so! You can never really tell what kind of weather is in store in our neck of the woods! However, now that the chilly weather has finally run […]
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: Crepe Myrtle Tree
The Crepe Myrtle tree is one of my very favorites to landscape with because of it’s gorgeous foliage and deep colorings. While they don’t grow so well in my neck of the woods, they grow rampant down South and I have several friends who have made the tree the centerpiece of their yard. If you […]
Professional Pruning Tips You Need To Know
Back when I first started gardening I thought that the only plants that would need to be pruned were rosebushes! Boy, was I wrong! Just after my first year of gardening, I quickly learned that there are a lot of plants out there, bushes, vines, and even flowers, that require just a little bit of […]