Do you love flower gardening? Brighten up your flower garden with these flowers for fall gardening! Fall gardening is easy with beautiful flowers like these. Perennial Sunflowers. This ‘Lemon Queen’ plant is absolutely gorgeous. It blooms in late summer and lasts through early fall, adding a fantastic flash of yellow to the flower garden. Asters. […]
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18 DIY Halloween Decor Ideas {With Lights}
After the gardening season, I so look forward to Halloween. I search the internet for some fun and easy, yet spooktacular DIY Halloween light decor. I found some great ones and some for outside as well. DIY Halloween Light Decor Who else loves DIY Halloween decorations? It’s a great way to welcome the change in […]
How to Keep Cats Out Of Garden Areas
How do you keep cats out of garden areas? It’s a dang good question and one I am frequently asked. While I don’t have a feline friend to call my own, my neighbor’s cat does like to wander throughout my garden. And while I don’t mind the company, cats really can be quite devastating to […]
Plant Guide: Gardenia
Gardenia is known for its sweet scent and is even known as the “Queen of Fragrant Flowers.”If you’re looking for a flower that has fragrance, you’ve come to the right place! How to Get Started: Outdoor: Get started growing Gardenia by picking a shady area of your garden that has rich soil. Supplement with 2-4 […]
Sunflower Garden … Spread a little sunshine.
Is your yard or garden looking a little worse for the wear? Finding beautiful flowers and foliage can be tough! Or perhaps, you’re looking for low maintenance flowers that continue blooming all summer long? Well, have you thought of trying a sunflower garden? If you have a sandy garden, these flowers could be just the […]
Vegetable Garden Layout Tips and Tricks
Vegetable gardeners everywhere all have one thing in common; they dream of high vegetable yields! High vegetable yields definitely mean more bang for your buck, and I’m sure all of your neighbors would gladly take any excess veggies off your hands! Read on for tips and tricks for a vegetable garden layout. Vegetable Garden Layout: […]
Pruning Hydrangeas: A Simple Guide
Hydrangeas are such a beautiful addition to any bouquet. There’s nothing quite like a bright, big bushel to complete a centerpiece or hair crown. However, are you familiar with pruning hydrangeas? Lucky for you, I have a great guide! Raise your hand if your favorite flowers are Hydrangeas… Lucky for you, I have a great guide! […]
10 Vegetables that Love the Shade
Just because your garden isn’t in direct sunlight doesn’t mean that you can’t grow amazing vegetables! Believe it or not, there are tons of vegetables that grow well in the shade and don’t need much work at all. Keep reading below to learn how to learn about these great shade vegetables. Shade Vegetables Arugula Everybody […]
27 Front Porch Flower Pot Ideas That Will Brighten Up Your Porch
Is your porch a little drab? Too blah? These 27 front porch flower pot ideas will surely change that. Front Porch Flower Pot Ideas Curb Appeal This glazed flower pot has a great color and shine! Contrasting the cement with bright flowers can make a nice statement. These beautiful blue pots make the green door pop. […]
12 Most Resilient Ground Covers For Your Yard
Ground covers aren’t used very often and are sometimes misunderstood. However, they’re incredibly useful and beautiful to have around. Ground covers not only help protect the soil and slow down erosion, but they also can add color and even nice smells. Here are some of the best ground covers to have around! Ground Covers Creeping […]