Last updated on December 12th, 2019 at 02:01 am Growing up, my kiddos were absolutely obsessed with the HGTV show, Treehouse Builders. They used to dream of having their own treehouse somewhere in our huge backyard! While my kids have all grown up and have started to build their own families, I don’t think that […]
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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 […]
Do You Make A Gardening Wish List? I Do!
Last updated on December 12th, 2019 at 02:02 am I’m always looking for new ways to get what I want out of my garden, and over the last few years, I’ve learned that the best way to make your garden successful is by planning ahead all year long. I plan ahead by creating my […]
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 […]
Gardener’s Almanac: A Monthly Guide To Gardening (January)
Last updated on December 5th, 2020 at 12:44 amWhile some gardeners might live by the notion that there is absolutely no gardening to be done in January, they’re definitely wrong! While your garden might not look as vibrant as it would come August, there are still a few plants you can grow, and a few […]
Need To Brush Up On Your Gardening Skills? Go To Gardening School
Last updated on January 10th, 2020 at 02:35 amI’ve been a gardener for as long as I can remember. Even when I was a young kid in elementary school, I loved digging into the dirt to get my hands dirty with my father and grandfather. I learned early on that gardening is one 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. […]
Going Wild For Wildflowers?
Last updated on January 10th, 2020 at 02:36 am Not only are they beautiful, wildflowers actually have a variety of wonderful benefits, as well! From attracting pollinators to enriching soil benefits, gardeners should make it a point to incorporate these dainty blossoms wherever possible. However, gardeners should make sure to only plant wildflower varieties that […]
Problem-Solving Plants
Last updated on January 10th, 2020 at 02:37 amGardening can get seriously tricky…and I’ll be the first one to admit it! There are some plants out there that are just downright difficult to grow. It can be hard for us gardeners to adapt our care habits around the needs posed by a few difficult plants. […]
Plants That are Best Friends
Last updated on January 10th, 2020 at 02:38 am I love companion planting! There’s something so magical about planting things that get along together nicely. For example, did you know that carrots and lettuce are one of the very best veggies to grow next to one another because they help keep each other free of […]