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Weird Flowers You May Not Know About

June 25, 2021 by Jenny Leave a Comment

Last updated on September 22nd, 2021 at 09:20 pmSome people may find that a lot of weird flowers look incredibly beautiful. Now, while this may seem odd at first, there is no denying that we are drawn to things that look strange. In the following article, we have a combination of 40 different flowers. These […]

Filed Under: Plant Guide, All Things Garden, Landscaping, Flowers Tagged With: flowers, landscape, Flowers and Garden, Flowers & Garden, strange looking flowers, garden

Plants To Use Near Swimming Pools

July 9, 2020 by Jenny 1 Comment

Last updated on November 4th, 2021 at 08:38 pmI just love backyard swimming pools! There’s something so fun about having one of these in your backyard when it gets hot in the Summer! And if you ask me, the only thing more fun than playing in a swimming pool is landscaping around one! The right […]

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Landscaping Around Trees 101

July 9, 2020 by Jenny 6 Comments

 Landscaping around trees can really make a big impact to your yard.I like to use all of the available space when I’m tackling a landscaping project, especially if the yard was tiny to begin with! The area around growing trees is often disregarded when landscaping, but when done correctly can really maximize the effect of […]

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Take a Stroll Down These Garden Paths

November 27, 2019 by Jenny Leave a Comment

I love updating my garden whenever possible. Next year, as soon as the ground is workable and the weather is somewhat warm, my husband and I are planning on revitalizing and updating our garden path. We’ve been spending the last two weeks looking at all of the garden paths, and I think we finally settled on […]

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What Every Cottage Garden Needs

July 26, 2019 by Jenny Leave a Comment

Last updated on October 19th, 2019 at 06:30 pm 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 […]

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Plant Guide: Crepe Myrtle Tree

February 22, 2019 by Jenny Leave a Comment

Last updated on December 12th, 2019 at 01:53 am The Crepe Myrtle tree is one of my very favorites to landscape with because of it’s gorgeous foliage and deep colorings. While they don’t grow so well in my neck of the woods, they grow rampant down South and I have several friends who have made […]

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12 Ornamental Grasses Perfect for Any Landscape

June 27, 2017 by Jenny Leave a Comment

12 Ornamental Grasses Perfect for Any Landscape| Ornamental Grasses, Easy to Grow Ornamental Grasses, Garden Design, Landscape Design, How to Landscape With Ornamental Grasses, Garden Design Tips and Tricks, Popular Pin

Last updated on September 22nd, 2019 at 10:04 pm    Ornamental grasses are a hugely important part of your yard and landscape design! They make excellent fillers, provide your garden with differences in texture, and some of them even smell seriously amazing. This is the Bees and Roses guide to planting, growing, and maintaining ornamental […]

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15 Built-In Planter Projects that are Amazing

March 25, 2016 by Jenny 3 Comments

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Last updated on September 21st, 2019 at 05:43 pm     These built-in planters add a lot to this deck. This simple addition can change the entire atmosphere. The built-in planters on the sides of this bench look great. The lighting in them also help make it enjoyable at night too. Succulents are a great addition […]

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15 Mind-Blowing Backyard Landscape Ideas

March 18, 2016 by Jenny 4 Comments

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Last updated on June 11th, 2021 at 05:49 pmMy husband and I are completely remodeling our backyard this summer, so I have been POURING over different backyard landscape ideas and designs. The internet is full of some seriously gorgeous stuff and I have no idea how I will ever be able to choose something for […]

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10 Beautiful Yard Ideas Without Grass

November 19, 2015 by Jenny Leave a Comment

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Last updated on September 20th, 2019 at 05:58 pmGrass can be a drain on your city’s water resources. If you are in the middle of the drought, or just looking for something unique you may want to consider some of these great yard ideas to replace your green grass.   This is the perfect solution […]

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