Sometimes the yard needs a refresh – but coming up with ideas of how to DIY that landscaping can be challenging. Do you work on the patio (or add one), do you focus on flowers or trees? Add a garden path or try new edging? These ideas should help guide you along the way, offering …
Succulents have taken the gardening world by storm in the last several years. But keeping the creativity growing as we plant these lovely little beauties can be a challenge at times. Nobody wants their garden to look “same-old.” But these fun planter ideas, both DIY and not, will get those creative juices flowing again and …
As we confidently head into spring, we face countless possibilities when it comes to our window planter ideas. There are so many compositions of planter colors and styles possible that you may feel overwhelmed! You are not alone! Every time spring approaches, it is the same old story – go through many stores, surf the …
Tulips are one of the first hopeful signs of spring. They are a welcome sight after a long winter. Seeing tulips in bloom is a sure sign that warmer weather is finally on the way. Tulips come in many different colors and varieties. They can be found in shades of pink, red, purple, white, and …
One of the great things about grass is that it’s happy to spread. It means that if you have an established lawn, you can remove strips of it to transplant the same grass to a new location. That gap in your lawn won’t last forever as the surrounding grass will spread into the gap you …
If your garden looks like it needs your personal touch, DIY fertilizer is the way to go. For a beautiful and lush garden, well-fertilized soil is very important. Since gardens need to be fertilized every season, it can become financially cumbersome to get the exact amount and type of fertilizer your garden needs to survive. …
A beautiful garden starts with the soil. Many folks who declare they’re ‘bad’ at gardening could be focusing on the wrong thing. For a luscious garden, we should focus on feeding the soil, not the plants. This might seem strange, but at the end of the day, it’s the soil that’s looking after your plants. …
Do you have a favorite plant you would love to showcase in your garden? Perhaps you are interested in a designated place to grow herbs. Whatever your reasons are for expanding your plant collection, outdoor plant stands are a great way to maximize space and add character to your garden. Similar to DIY indoor plant …
If you’re landscaping an uneven portion of your property or building a raised garden bed space, you may be considering the use of a retaining wall. These structural walls work to hold back the earth and soil on a higher level, creating a clean, polished space for you to enjoy. As with any landscaping project, …
Wood chips may seem quite simple, but in reality, they are an extremely unique and versatile landscaping tool. We can use wood chips in quite a lot of ways – from keeping weeds away to creating pathways, wood chips are very affordable and easy to acquire. They can be an invaluable asset, especially when you …