Last updated on September 22nd, 2019 at 10:22 pm Am I the only one that uses cinnamon in the garden? Cinnamon isn’t exactly one of my favorite spices, and aside from it’s quick appearance during the holidays, I don’t really have any other use for it! Until now! One of my dear friends […]
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Never Buy Tangerines Again!
Last updated on September 22nd, 2019 at 10:21 pm Buying Tangerines? Forget it! When grocery stores sell citrus, it’s often overpriced, and has likely been pumped full of preservatives. Instead of putting all of that gunk into your body, why not grow your own Tangerines? It will take some time for the first harvest, but […]
10 Ways to Create Outdoor Privacy-With Plants!
Last updated on November 1st, 2021 at 09:05 pm Outdoor privacy is a must when you live in a large, bustling neighborhood! Although fences are the best way to make sure your yard stays private, they can be unsightly and costly to install. If you’re looking for a better alternative for fast backyard privacy, forget […]
Grow Cherry Trees: From Pits!
Last updated on September 22nd, 2019 at 10:20 pm I love growing cherry trees! Who doesn’t love a fresh bowl of cherries? They’re simply delicious at any point of the day! I’ve wanted to grow a cherry tree for as long as I can remember, because growing fruit trees is seriously so much […]
Climbing Plants for Pergolas
Last updated on September 22nd, 2019 at 10:20 pm It might be a little late in the season to add one of these climbing plants to your yard, but whose to say you can’t plan ahead for next year! These climbing plants are easy to maintain, fast growers, and they’re the perfect addition to […]
Easy Yard Space Ideas to Make Your Yard FEEL Bigger
Last updated on September 22nd, 2019 at 10:18 pm Tiny yard spaces can be a real bummer to decorate, and host guests at! My yard is decent sized now, but when my husband and I purchased our first home, we had practically zero yard space! As much as I despised my lack of space […]
10 Beauitful Shade Hosta Garden Ideas
Last updated on September 22nd, 2019 at 10:17 pm Figuring out which varieties of hostas grow well in the shade can be difficult for gardeners of any level. Not enough sunlight is a sure fire way to kill your favorite plants! Instead of taking the gamble when growing plants in the shade, here […]
12 Poisonous Plants for Dogs
Last updated on September 22nd, 2019 at 10:17 pm Do you have one of these, poisonous plants for dogs? We’ve always been a dog family! Even before I married my husband, we both grew up with a plethora of puppies around. Dogs are the best, and I’ve been so thankful to give the gift […]
The Best Way to Water Your Plants
Last updated on September 22nd, 2019 at 10:16 pm Every good gardener knows that there is a certain art when it comes to watering your plants. Too much, and you kill your plants off due to root rot. Too little, and things just dry right up! I had been growing basil in my kitchen […]
12 DIY Arbor Projects
Last updated on September 22nd, 2019 at 10:16 pm My daughter was married over the weekend (congratulations, Haley!) and we threw her the best outdoor bridal shower two weeks ago. We didn’t have much shade in our backyard, so I recruited my husband to help me install an arbor in one corner of the […]