Gardening tips, lessons and advice, including vegetable gardening, container gardening and unique garden projects.
For a quick and easy way to get rid of pesky mosquitoes this summer, try making these bug-repellent luminaries. They’re not only effective but also attractive! Natural Bug Repellent Luminaries If you’ve lived in a warm climate near large bodies of water, you’ve encountered your fair share of mosquitoes. They…
If you’re looking for a crafty way to celebrate the luckiest of holidays, try making this adorable St. Patrick’s Day gnome! It’s the perfect addition to your container garden. Plus, you’ll learn how to create a whole fairy garden scene with this lucky leprechaun. How to Make a St. Patrick’s…
If you’re looking to take your container garden from drab to fab, try one of these 21 amazing flower pot painting projects! Flower Pot Painting Inspiration Every year, I look forward to the spring planting season. Seeing flowers bloom again always seems to boost my mood. To prepare for the…
Trees are one part of our landscape that we usually take for granted. Sometimes, it takes a lightning strike or precarious limb dangling above our home to get our attention. However, you can follow a few simple tree maintenance tips to keep your landscape looking more beautiful than ever. Thank…
So you want to enjoy fresh veggies from the garden, but you don’t know where to begin? I’ve been there! That’s why I created this vegetable gardening for beginners guide. I’m going to remove the intimidation factor and bring you along for a real-life gardening journey. Green thumb, here we…
Once you learn how to decoupage flower pots with napkins, you’ll never look at a pot the same way! In my last post, I shared tips on painting terracotta pots like a pro. In Part 2, we’ll use Mod Podge to create a chinoiserie look for your container garden. Big…
With buds and blooms slowly peeking through the landscape, it’s a perfect time of year for painting terracotta pots. I’m overjoyed to partner with some of my favorite blogger friends to bring you a variety of gardening projects today, all inspired by one Pinterest photo. This post contains affiliate links,…
That’s it! I’m finally putting a stake in the ground! Today, I’m sharing a quick tutorial on how to make decorative stakes for a garden with Americana style patterns. These garden stakes will stand up to the elements under a covered porch or patio. They add just a touch of…