Spending time outside is always great, especially if it’s relaxing with friends and family. However, what’s not so great is the annoying bugs that fly around, especially mosquitos! Not only do they make obnoxious noises, but they can also ruin a great evening by making you all itchy. Here are some great plants that repel […]
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12 Beautiful Hanging Planter Ideas
One of my favorite features in my garden is all of the hanging planters. If you ask me, a hanging planter just completes the space. Plus, these hanging planter ideas will allow you to maximize the space on your porch or patio so more plants are always welcome! Hanging Planter Ideas: Outdoor Traditional Hanging Basket […]
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 […]
26 Insanely Clever Gardening Hacks You Should Know
I’m no history expert, but I’m pretty sure humans have been gardening since forever. Or at least a really, really long time. With that experience, there have been a few clever changes and adaptions, but it’s still pretty much the same basic idea. Here are some of those insanely clever gardening hacks that you should […]
Earthology: Why Gardening Is For The Birds
I truly love to garden! I love to eat the veggies I’ve grown, sitting around the table with my family looking at a vase full of the flowers I’ve helped to cultivate. And while I love basking the literal “fruits” and vegetables of my labor, one of my favorite parts of gardening is actually watching […]
The Give And Take Of A Beautiful Lawn
I’ve been asked by tons of my neighbors how exactly I manage to keep my front lawn looking so gorgeous. And the answer is: I give it a lot of care! I never miss a fertilizing session, and I always make sure my lawn is pest free. If you’re itching for a beautiful lawn all […]
DIY Bundt Pan Bird Feeder Wreaths
I love attracting birds to my garden! They’re so much fun to watch and I absolutely love admiring the unique coloring of the different varieties. Because I love the sweet birdies so much, I’m always looking for unique and innovative ways to make them feel at home in my garden. A great way to do […]
Plant Guide: Redbud Tree
How to Get Started: When picking a spot to plant your redbud, make sure it’s in an area of well-draining soil. Depending on the variety of redbud, some trees do better in partial shade (don’t expect many blossoms from trees planted in partial shade) and some do better in areas of full sun. The […]
16 Genius Container Garden Ideas
Gather all your old (but colorful) shoes and turn them into gorgeous container gardens! You can put them all next to each other or spread them around your yard and garden. I love having birdbaths, but sometimes it’s nice to use them for another reason. Convert the birdbath into a container garden for a fun […]
15 Amazing Budget Gardening Ideas
Start gardening with a few of my favorite budget gardening ideas! I love to garden, and these budget gardening ideas are some of my very favorites! Create labels in your garden without having to spend a penny by taking rocks, painting them, and writing the fruit and vegetable names on them! It’s such a great […]