Really~the doctor said so! It’s the only way to get the swelling down, and let my sprained ankles heal. So, “doing as told” —I let down the porch swing, put my feet up, and …
From gravel to brick, bluestone to concrete, these gorgeous walkway ideas can take you wherever you want to go in your landscaping.
How to choose and grow cannas, even in cooler climates - expert advice from Stephen Ryan, Australian gardening broadcaster & plant specialist.
Grow cold hardy tropical plants as far north as New York! Incorporate these cold hardy tropical plants in your garden and enjoy the tropics in your backyard
Tired of endless weekends spent mowing, weeding, and watering your lawn? Wish your backyard was a vibrant, pollinator-friendly haven instead of a boring green expanse? Imagine a riot of wildflowers buzzing with life, butterflies fluttering
Though I officially learned planting design in college, I didn't begin my real education until I began creating my own garden. These are a collection of tips I've learned over the last twenty years in both capacities. If you'd like more information on some of these tips please check out these posts: Drawing Tree Forms Make Your Garden Pop with Texture Texture in the Garden I hope to expand on additional tips in the future...so keep a look out for those. I'd love to hear your planting design tips too. Please share one in the comments below. If you're interested in more articles like this one, plus would like to receive a free copy of my theme garden eBook, please sign up for email updates here.
Make DIY backyard walkways with these creative projects for outdoors. Stepping stones, wood plank paths, brick sidewalks and creative stone paver walk ways.
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A Sydney Northern Beaches garden has grown into a lush piece of paradise, take a look!
Having a garden in your home is such a blessing since it could be utilized not only to beautify your outdoor
I originally wrote this post about transforming a side yard eight years ago. However, I've re-written this post to share this gem of a garden...
Explore diverse gravel landscaping ideas to elevate your outdoor space. From pathways to gardens, discover creative designs that inspire.
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Take a walk through my garden and find ideas to put to work in your garden. When you see something that you want to learn more about, just click on the
Learn how to create everblooming flower gardens that are colorful all year round with this detailed how-to guide for perennials made easy!
Pineapple lilies sound like some sort of bizarre made-up flower until you see them in person. But once you see them, you’ll never forget them. Big, strappy, tropical foliage in a large rosette with large flower stalks erupting from the center that beg for you to look at them. They look unreal - as
Beautifying your landscape doesn't have to be difficult! These annuals and perrenials are easy plants to grow, for green thumbs and new gardeners alike.
Csíkos ibolya A kisméretű, rizómás évelő tavasszal, április-májusban hozza kicsiny, ugyanakkor meglehetősen bájos virágait, melyek sokszor csíkokkal vagy pettyekkel díszítettek. A jellegzetesen
Create a wall of flowering vines with our wall mount trellis ideas. Your climbing roses will look beautiful on a trellis in full display! Includes lattices, front door trellises, and repurposed options.
This scene from Landscaping made easy, Part 5: Crape myrtle (unmurdered) has probably been Pinterest ed and shared more than any other pic...
We have mentioned that there are countless garden edging ideas but it is hard to choose the right one if you do not even have a head start of what you should be looking for. As such, here is a rundown of some of the most common, easy to install garden edging ideas out there.
Love making things with quaint old items like cups and dishes? What better way to create romantic, rustic decor than to start with some of your favorite items like these. You can also make modern room decor, cool DIY gifts and other cool plates and dishware by following these awesome step by step tutorials. From
Learn how to hang patio lights in your backyard or across the deck and transform any outdoor space into a lively setting for entertaining, dining, & relaxing!
Add excitement to your landscape with a bed of low-maintenance perennials around a flowering tree.
