Want to add interest to your garden but not sure what to do? Click here to get some inspiration and find ways to upgrade your yard with garden art. I was recently looking through some pictures of a garden tour … Read More
Want to make sure that your garden feels calming and soothing? Check out these easy and inexpensive ways to add water to your garden. Our gardens have a calming, restful aesthetic partly because they simultaneously please so many senses — sight, … Read More
Now that it has finally cooled down a little, I have been able to get out and do some yard work that has been on my “to do list” for a while. One of the projects that I have been … Read More
I start out every Spring/Summer with a list of projects that need to be done before fall. And this year was no different…my big summer project was to paint the house. Then my plans got broadsided by a family of … Read More
This is part 3 of our series on landscape lighting. In part 1, we went through the different ways that you can provide light for your garden. In part 2, we talked about the different types of lighting effects you … Read More
Having just finished building a shed, my latest project has been to get all of my garden tools organized so I could find them. As usual for an organization project, I didn’t want to spend a lot of time or money on it, … Read More
Well, it’s that time of year again…if you have a garden, it’s time to start watering! I used to spend a lot of time lugging around a hose and sprinkler trying to make sure that all of my plants got … Read More
Anyone who knows me, knows that I love my garden. It’s the perfect place to entertain, play with the dog, or just sit and read a book. What I don’t love (or have time for) is all of the work … Read More
Looking for an easy and inexpensive way to wash your deck? This oxygen bleach homemade deck cleaner works great well and is non-toxic…it won’t harm your plants, pets or kids. It’s the beginning of summer…time to start inviting some friends … Read More
It’s the time of year when gardeners are itching to get outside, but too early to actually start planting. There’s still a lot of things that can be done to prepare your garden for spring…so that you can get out … Read More
Want to attract hummingbirds to your garden? Find out how to provide food, water and shelter that will get these pretty birds to visit your yard. Hummingbirds are the smallest of all birds and have iridescent feathers. They can fly in all … Read More
As your garden grows, you will find that you have more shade than sun in areas under trees and bushes. Find out how to make the most of it with our tips for maintaining an established garden. As your garden … Read More