Last updated on October 27th, 2019 at 11:54 pm When I think of the word “pansy,” I think of someone who is weak, meek and rolls over quickly. But contrary to what their name may elude, these flowers are anything but weak and meek! In fact, Pansies are some of the hardiest garden flowers out […]
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All In Good Taste-Tips For Mixing Flowers and Edibles
Last updated on October 27th, 2019 at 11:48 pm Have you ever thought of pairing beautiful flowers with edible vegetables and herbs throughout your garden? The combination can look downright stunning, that’s for sure. But the pairings of certain flowers and edibles can help reduce the risk of insects or other pests! Plus, if you […]
Perennials: Perfect For Porch Planters
Last updated on December 7th, 2019 at 06:34 pm I love working with perennial flowers throughout my garden because they’re easy to care for, and they keep coming back year after year. It’s like getting tons of plants for the price of one! While I utilize perennials wherever possible throughout my yard, I love planting […]
Living Large: How to Plant Big In Tiny Spaces
Last updated on December 7th, 2019 at 06:35 pm How to Plant Big In Tiny Spaces: It can be a bummer when you only have a tiny backyard to do your gardening in. But just because you have a small yard doesn’t mean you can’t grow plants that are bright, bold, and full of instant […]
Gardens With Big Impact Have Big Flowers
Last updated on December 7th, 2019 at 06:36 pm I love utilizing flowers with large petals where ever I can around the garden. Decorating with large flowers adds a great bit of depth, interest, and even color to an otherwise ordinary garden. If you ask me, working with flowers with large petals are a great […]
Nectar Plants That Pollinators Adore
Last updated on May 29th, 2022 at 09:42 pm I love bees! Without them, we wouldn’t have avocados, oranges, or really any other tasty fruits and vegetables. And I don’t know about you, but that kind of world is not one that I want to live in! Bring the bees to your garden by planting […]
Spring Seed Bombs
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 […]
Bulbs To Plant In Spring
Last updated on January 10th, 2020 at 01:10 am I love bulbs! They’re usually the first sign that spring is coming, and I look forward to seeing the tulip leaves poking out of my soil in mid-March. Though a majority of tulips are planted in August or September, you can plant a handful of bulbs […]
Pamela Crawford Is On Your “Side”
Last updated on January 16th, 2024 at 07:53 pmGarden planters are a great way to brighten up any area of your yard. I am a huge fan of Pamela Crawford’s side planting baskets! They’re seriously beautiful and I think it’s a blast to put these elaborate planters together with different foliage as the season changes. […]
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 […]