I’ve always loved the look of greenery growing up some kind of trellis. It has a very “Secret Garden” feel to it, and childhood me has always yearned for something similar in my own backyard. If you’re dying for a magical look like this in your own backyard, you can make your own trellis for […]
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Gorgeous Garden Room Ideas That Will Grow On You
It’s the middle of winter in my neck of the woods and the snow flurries are flying today! It’s days like today that I love to retreat to my garden room. Not only is it humid and warm in there, but all of the greenery makes it feel like it’s Spring again. Whether you build […]
5 Garden Subscription Boxes You Absolutely Need In Your Life
I just love a good garden subscription box. It’s so much fun to wait by the mailbox (I’m not going to lie, I still do that) for your monthly goodies to arrive. It’s even better when your monthly goodies are all things that you like! Recently, I joined a gardening subscription box and I have […]
What To Do With All Those Rocks In Your Garden
Every year when I plow my garden rows, I am amazed at how many rocks I end up digging up. And no matter how many I removed from my garden beds the year before, there always seems to be more. I swear that this year left me with more stones than I knew what to […]
What Every Cottage Garden Needs
I don’t know about you, but I just love the look of a cottage garden. There’s something about them that just look so magical, homey, and oh so timeless. If you’ve been inspired to create a cottage garden of your own, take a look at this list of cottage garden features. Yours will look incredible […]
White Gardens: Moonlight Reflection
Looking for a totally unique gardening trend? Try dedicating a space in your garden to white followers for a beautiful touch. Not only do the white flowers themselves look stunning, but they can literally reflect the moonlight for a cool outdoor effect in your own backyard. Try this unique moonlight gardening trend today by planting […]
FABRICating A Quilt Garden
If you’ve ever been abroad to England or visited a botanical garden of some kind, you’ve probably seen a quilt garden in the first person. The idea behind a quilt garden is to use flowers and other foliage to create patterns and designs that look like quilts. You’ll need only a few items to make […]
Plants That Thrive in Clay
If you live in an area of the country where there is plenty of clay, but not much else for your gardening, it can be tough to find plants that are up to the challenge. Some gardeners may even throw in the towel and give up on a garden altogether! But don’t worry, you won’t […]
Pansy Isn’t The Best Name For These Hardy Flowers
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 there. They’re actually even considered the perfect flower for […]
Gardens With Big Impact Have Big Flowers
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 way to add tons of visual appeal to any […]