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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…

Clematis are amazing, gorgeous perennial plants that are either in a vining or bush form. There’s just nothing that makes a statement in the garden or your landscape like a clematis growing on a trellis or arbor. In this article, we will be covering all aspects of growing clematis for the average home gardener. There…

If you’re like most people you probably tend to think about flower gardens and veggie gardens in separate spaces. Of course, it’s very common for vegetable gardeners to include flowers in their garden plan, but what about adding herbs and veggies to a flower garden? Aesthetically speaking, there are lots of gorgeous herbs and vegetable…

A fresh bouquet immediately transforms any room. A dreary kitchen becomes light and bright; a stuffy living room feels soft and inviting. Enjoy fresh bouquets anytime when you learn to arrange flowers from your garden! Although it can be lovely to bring in a handful of black-eyed susans or sunflowers, this post is about assembling bouquets…

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…

It’s no secret that a wedding is one of the most special moments in a girl’s life. It’s her day to shine. Besides the beautiful bride, it’s the flowers that are the main focal point of any wedding. In this article, I’ve narrowed down the best homegrown wedding flowers based on a variety of colors,…

I love using unique items, or rather items that are no longer useful for their intended purpose, in my gardens. We aren’t talking about your run-of-the-mill terracotta pots, ceramic pots, or new planters; we’re talking about something totally different. Unique DIY flower planters are a great addition to any outdoor space. They add so much…

Let’s face it; summers can be hot. Very hot. Depending on where you live, the sweltering heat can make it nearly impossible to enjoy working in the garden for weeks on end. It’s much more comfortable to be outside in the late afternoon or early evening after it cools down. In this post, we share…

There’s a reason why whiskey barrels have endured through the years as a gardener’s favorite planter. For one, they are incredibly durable and long lasting. Two, they have that wonderful, old-timey rustic look. And, three, any type of flower arrangement looks good in them, from simple daisies to striking annuals and other ornamental plants. Not…