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
Looking for low maintenance plants with beautiful flowers that will grow well in full sun (even in the South!)? These full sun perennials are perfect! Lately we’ve been doing a series on perennials that will do well in the shade and … Read More
These invasive plants are all beautiful so you will be tempted to plant them in your garden. Find out which invasive species are not worth the hassle. Since I’m in planning mode for adding a Japanese-inspired garden to my yard, I … 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
If you are a fan of mystery writer Rex Stout, you know that he had his protagonist (Nero Wolfe) spend at least one uninterrupted hour daily sequestered in his orchard atrium. The trials of orchid propagation and disease protection were … Read More
Outdoor lighting can transform your yard into magical paradise at night. Whether you are lighting your patio, walkway or garden, learn the best landscape lighting effects that will create the results you are looking for. This is the second of … 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
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
What are rain chains for? How are they installed? Do they work in heavy rain? Get the answers to these questions and more with these great rain chain garden ideas. Rain Chains I actually don’t remember where I first saw … Read More