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Over the years, in my efforts to make my gardens more charming, I’ve added wicker baskets into the mix of my outdoor planters. It’s really easy to turn any wicker or woven basket into an outdoor flower planter or herb planter and it’s a great way to add some character to your outdoor spaces. This…
Developing good, consistent watering habits can determine the success of your vegetable and flower gardens. All the how’s, why’s, what’s and when’s can be very confusing and leave gardeners (both new and experienced) wondering if they are doing it correctly. Unfortunately, infrequent watering and long dry spells can wreak havoc on your gardens and be…
Sometimes homeowners, or even gardeners, want a beautiful landscape, but don’t want the work that goes along with it. I totally get it, if gardening isn’t your thing, or you simply don’t have the time, I realize that you’re looking for low maintenance. Ask yourself these questions when considering whether or not to use landscape…
I love putting together combinations of flowers and plants in containers – the more unique and junkie the container or planter the better. For those without much space or not really into a big garden, container gardening is the way to go. Have a look and perhaps you’ll find a creative flower container gardening idea…
Gardening is such an amazing hobby and it just keeps giving in so many ways – it feeds us, it feeds lots of other things in our environment, it cleans the air, etc. etc. Most of all, it’s lots of fun and very rewarding! I will assume that if you are taking the time to…
Gardening in the Fall is not all about raking leaves and putting your gardens to bed for the winter. Fall is an amazing time to work in your flower beds, and you can even grow some vegetables too. The air is crisp and cool, so both the plants and the gardener are content. In this…
Let’s face it, as summer wanes and fall sets in, your home’s landscaping can start looking a little worse for wear. But, as the temperatures cool down, it’s a great time to work on your landscaping and add some serious curb appeal. With some simple tasks and handy tricks, you can make your home look…
One of the first rules of garden planning and design is to visualize the future. Try to picture when your garden(s) will be full and the plants mature. But, if you’re actually planning next year’s garden when the garden is at its peak, then you don’t have to visualize at all. It’s just so much…
Few plants add drama to the garden and landscape like flowering vining plants. Color, beauty, height, and greenery all add up to eye-catching, out-of-the-ordinary horticultural interest in any yard. There are a large variety of vining plants that flower for any climate and environment. In this article, we’re covering easy-to-grow annual and perennial flowering vines….
Do you have area in your yard where you either have an existing garden, or a place where you’d like to plant a flower garden to add curb appeal, or just for your enjoyment, but not much will grow there. Perhaps the area has poor soil, either not enough water or too much water, salty…