Looking for some backyard shade ideas? Try these 9 shade solutions for decks that will cool down your yard and get you out of the sweltering sun. I love to do summer entertaining in my backyard so when I moved … Read More
Get some inspiration and learn how to create beautiful window boxes for your home using these Charleston-inspired flower box ideas and designs. We love planting window boxes with these blue flowers for containers in the shade…and using our no-fail formula for … Read More
Find some inspiration for your yard with one of these beautiful garden path ideas and learn which ones will fit your budget and which ones will break your back. Garden Path Ideas I have to admit I am WAY behind … Read More
Start your garden off right by planting these easy to grow herbs that don’t require much work and will add lots of flavor to your summer meals. I love combining fresh tomatoes with herbs from my garden (like my one … Read More
Having problems with deer eating all of your favorite plants and vegetables? Learn the best ways to keep deer out of your garden for good. I live in an area of the country that has a lot of problems with … Read More
Need some pointers on getting tulips to grow? These great tips on how to plant spring flowering bulbs will have your garden bursting with blooms when winter is over. Usually this time of year, I’m getting a little tired of … Read More
Just because you have a tiny deck doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy outdoor living. Use these space-saving tips and small patio decorating ideas to create an outdoor oasis out of whatever space you have. If you are like me, the … Read More
If you are looking for an easy way to keep spiders out of storage boxes without using pesticides or other harmful chemicals, try this inexpensive solution. Now that summer is almost here, I’ve been spending some time sprucing up my … Read More
There’s something about sitting outside on your deck or patio in the summer that can’t be beaten. You can hear the birds singing, feel the sun warming your face and see (and smell) the beautiful flowers in the garden. It’s … Read More
Container gardening in the shade can be a bit tricky. This list of blue plants for containers in the shade will have the pots on your patio, walkway or porch looking beautiful all summer long. Last week, I talked about … Read More
One of the formulas I use for planting beautiful containers comes from an old version of Fine Gardening Magazine. They coined the saying ‘thrillers, fillers and spillers’ as a way of describing the types of plants to put together in order … Read More
Learn how to make plant selections for your yard that will look beautiful and be easy to maintain with these tips to choose plants for landscaping your garden. Last week, I talked about the things I do to make sure … Read More