Last updated on September 23rd, 2019 at 10:02 pm If designed correctly, your garden could be one of the most romantic areas of your home! I’m not exactly sure what it is, but peonies, flower-covered archways, and a rosebush or two just look effortlessly timeless and just like a fairytail! If you dream of having […]
Landscaping
Plant Guide: Violet
Last updated on September 24th, 2019 at 12:22 am How to Get Started: If you want early blooms, start your Violet seeds indoors six to eight weeks before the last frost in your area. When ready to transplant, place your seedlings in rich, well draining soil in an area of partial shade. Fertilize […]
10 Powerful Garden Pollinators
Last updated on September 24th, 2019 at 12:25 am Brighten up your flower garden with these powerful garden pollinators! Pollinators like the ones featured will attract the bees to your garden for better pollination and a brighter garden! Check out these flower garden pollinators! Butterfly Bush Butterfly Bush is gorgeous and gets it’s name […]
10 of the BEST Plants for Gardening Hedges
Last updated on September 24th, 2019 at 12:27 am Your backyard garden isn’t complete without a few gorgeous hedges! Whether you use them as a boarder, or a backdrop, hedges are a really great landscaping for beginners idea. You’ll love these backyard gardening ideas. Boxwood If you are looking to create shaped shrubs […]
Finally Get Rid of Creeping Charlie
Last updated on September 24th, 2019 at 12:29 am Considered an “aggressive weed” in most grow zones across the country; Creeping Charlie loves moist soil and taking over your yard. Creeping Charlie is also known as “ground ivy” and as a part of the mint family (it even smells like mint!) it has a […]
How to Landscape Without Grass
Last updated on September 24th, 2019 at 12:34 am Have you been tempted to landscape without grass? Do you know what a xeriscape is? A xeriscape is a garden landscape that features absolutely no kind of grass. If you are trying to save water, or simply landscape with style, here’s how to design your […]
How to Divide Ornamental Grasses
Last updated on September 24th, 2019 at 12:36 am Ornamental grasses add depth, color, and tons of texture to gardens and landscaping. For years I have used them to create privacy in my backyard, and the best part is: you can harvest your grasses come fall! Ornamental grasses do grow rapidly, however, and you’ll […]
Don’t Buy Plants from A Nursery Again!
Last updated on September 24th, 2019 at 12:40 am Looking for somewhere to buy plants cheap? Buy plants online instead! It should be mentioned that I’m not telling you to stay far away from your local nurseries…in fact that couldn’t be further from the truth! Instead, I’m telling you never to purchase your plants […]
How to Get Your Lawn Ready for Winter
Last updated on November 15th, 2019 at 02:00 pm It might not seem super important to winterize your lawn..but proper care come your first cold snap is what will set your lawn up for success in the spring. Your lawn is about to be the talk of the neighborhood… Look Into a Winter Fertilizer […]
Plant Guide: Redbud Tree
Last updated on October 8th, 2019 at 03:55 am How to Get Started: When picking a spot to plant your redbud, make sure it’s in an area of well-draining soil. Depending on the variety of redbud, some trees do better in partial shade (don’t expect many blossoms from trees planted in partial shade) and […]