As winter draws to a close, we turn our thoughts to spring and warm pleasant days. Being outside in the garden is a refreshing change from cold, rainy days. What will you grow in your garden this year? Choosing flowers that attract bees to your garden is a great way to help all pollinators. Today …
With the cold season right around the corner, I’m looking for some indoor gardening ideas that will keep my garden addiction alive. So, I invited Jacki, an expert in succulents, to share how to grow succulents indoors. This way we can enjoy “gardening” even when the weather isn’t cooperating 😉 Succulents are so versatile and adaptable …
Your front yard is one of the first things people see while driving or walking by. A well-manicured lawn is nice, but who wants to mow twice a week and only see green? Wouldn’t you rather enjoy a front yard rose garden? I know I do! Brighten up your front yard and add some colorful …
If you are looking for a great family time project, try making an edible birdhouse. This great do-it-yourself project is quick, easy, and fun. Common food items like sunflower seeds, various nuts, peanut butter, flour, graham crackers, and raisins are all that’s needed. If you never tried it, but would like to, here’s how to …
Spring fever… we all have it. For some, it manifests by sleeping or eating less, and for others, it comes as an urge to clean the house or start exercising. But for garden lovers like you and me, it’s the need to start digging in the dirt. We dream up all kinds of colorful curb …
I love sitting on my back porch, observing wildlife: it’s peaceful and very enjoyable both at the beginning of a day, or after a hard day at work. If you’re like me, learning how to attract wildlife to your garden is important. How To Attract Wildlife To Your Garden Imagine this: a doe and her …
Colorful flowers make your yard pop as nothing else can. They are like the finishing touches of the artist’s brush that bring the canvas of your yard to life. When planting flowers, consider not only the bright spots of color for your yard, but also the flower arrangements inside. You can enjoy lovely vases of …
Backyard flower gardens are a wonderful way to enjoy your backyard, but they also increase the appeal of your home to neighbors and friends, especially if it is landscaped properly. The tantalizing colors of different flowers along with the green grass and leaves of trees and bushes simply add to its natural effect. Backyard accessories …
Do you have an area in your backyard that you’re not quite sure what to do with? These gorgeous ground cover ideas will inspire you. In a natural ecosystem, the ground cover can be used to protect the soil from eroding away. This is very useful in areas with high levels of rain or other destructive …
Lavender is one of the most well-known herbs due to its distinctive fragrance and its many uses. There are also countless varieties of lavender plants and they can be grown in a few different ways. Don’t be intimidated: learning how to grow lavender plants is easy and fun. Here is a brief introduction to lavender …