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There is no better way to add curb appeal and beauty to your home than with a new flower bed. For the purposes of this post, we are addressing the question of how much it costs to start a flower garden for a homeowner that doesn’t have a huge budget to hire a landscaper, this…
Are you looking to spruce up your garden with some creative ideas? From adding a touch of whimsy to transforming a neglected flowerbed into a beautiful oasis, there are so many ways to make your garden unique! It doesn’t matter if you have a large garden or a small garden, you can take some of…
Let’s face it, in spring your flower garden is not at its peak! Yes, the first signs of spring are crazy exciting, especially after a long winter! Plants are poking out of the ground and shooting up new growth, the landscape is greening up and temps are warming up. However, not everything is awake and…
Depending on what area of the country you’re in, or what gardening zone you’re in, spring may not necessarily come when the calendar says it’s spring. For some of you lucky gardeners in warmer climates, spring arrives early. And, for those in the cooler climates, Spring may or may not arrive by the calendar date….
I don’t know about you, but my enjoyment of all things plants is year round! Unfortunately, temperatures and various forms of precipitation don’t always contribute to being able to go outside to work in the yard! (A.k.a. “play” to a gardener!) If the weather isn’t cooperating so that you can indulge in your gardening habit, a…
Would you love to add some curb appeal to your home by adding flowers? Or, perhaps you just love the look of a flower garden and would like to have one. Most people are drawn to flowers and love the beauty they create in the world, and while many would love a beautiful flower garden,…
Oh my goodness, you guys, Spring Garden Cleanup is awesome! Yep, I know I’m crazy, but I really do love it. After being cooped up indoors all winter, getting to putter and work outside is literally a breath of fresh air and such an exciting time of year. The sounds of the birds chirping and…
It’s no secret that shopping for plants after a long winter is a home gardener’s favorite thing to do, but have you ever considered growing your flowers from seed, simply by direct sowing them in your garden? It can be incredibly gratifying to grow a plant from a mere seed and watch it grow into…
Whether you want to plant vegetables or create a new flower bed, there are several different ways to convert lawn into gardening space. I’m going to share with you the various methods I have used. What works and what doesn’t, and tips for creating your new garden bed. Before you even begin to start the…
Generally speaking, gardeners grow perennial plants for their flowers, but in this post we focus on perennial plants with beautiful foliage. In my book, plants that have both beautiful flowers and striking foliage are even better. Let’s face it without making a garden design plan, oftentimes perennial gardens can have periods where they are kind…