Last updated on January 10th, 2020 at 01:22 am 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 […]
Landscaping
Spring Cleaning For Your Garden
Last updated on January 10th, 2020 at 01:10 am 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 […]
Plant Guide: Cotton Candy Ornamental Grass
Last updated on February 18th, 2020 at 04:26 amAlso 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 […]
Gardener’s Almanac: A Monthly Guide To Gardening (February)
Last updated on December 12th, 2019 at 01:53 am One of my favorite months of the year is here! Though it’s too cold in my neck of the woods to start sowing soil, there are a few gardening chores I like to get out of the way for Spring. But even though the soil might […]
Professional Pruning Tips You Need To Know
Last updated on December 12th, 2019 at 02:02 am 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 […]
Simple and Straightforward Solutions for Small Backyards
Last updated on January 10th, 2020 at 01:11 amOne of my nieces just purchased her first house (I know, how can she possibly be old enough for that already?!) and she has asked for my help when it comes to planning and designing her outdoor spaces. I know all too well that the yard is […]
Garden Structures Your Garden Needs
Last updated on January 10th, 2020 at 02:35 amNo garden is complete without a garden structure or two! Garden structures come in the form of pergolas, water fountains, arbors and more! It’s easy to make any yard look magazine ready with a few garden structures. Next year is going to be the year of the […]
Salvaged Goods That Are Gorgeous in a Garden
Last updated on November 25th, 2020 at 01:39 amRepurposed goods and furniture aren’t just for your home, they actually look wonderful in the garden, too! Forget spending hundreds on garden structures, furniture, and accessories and salvage what you’ve got, instead! If done correctly, you can salvage just about anything and make it shine in your garden. […]
Relax With These Zen Garden Ideas
Last updated on September 23rd, 2019 at 09:48 pmI was just eight years old when my grandma gifted me a small zen garden for my bedroom and I loved it from the second I saw it. From that moment on, I’ve always made it a point of keeping a mini zen garden on my desktop […]
Horizontal Fence Ideas From Left to Right
Last updated on September 23rd, 2019 at 09:55 pm A horizontal fence is a must-have item in your garden or yard if privacy is something that matters to you. But just because you’re putting a horizontal fence into your yard, doesn’t mean it has to take away from the natural beauty of your landscaping! Chain […]