Having a lovely path leading up to your home that is full of flowers is great, but as you get closer to the porch and the front door, incorporating planters and potted plants into your outdoor décor will help your curb appeal. It will add flavor to your outdoor living space and show your guests […]

Did you know that any old wheelbarrow can become a spectacular new planter for your garden? With a little bit of effort and style, you can create your own unique design! Old and retired gardening gear makes for a great addition to the garden itself. For an easily planted, whimsical landscaping idea, you can roll an […]

Whether you live in a house or an apartment, window boxes are a way to add plant life around the exterior of your home when you lack the space for a garden. Window boxes can be designed in a number of different ways. Some sit directly on the window’s edge, while others are designed to […]

We all love decorating our gardens but sometimes it seems like the best projects will cost an arm and a leg. But we’re here to show you that this simply isn’t true! If you’re interested in decorating your garden without breaking the bank, here are 20 Low-Budget Garden Pots and Container Projects you can make […]

If you’ve got a fenced in yard, you’ve got a perfect opportunity to expand your garden in a truly unique, attractive way. Whether your backyard is compact or expansive, there’s always room to add more beautiful plant life with fence planters! Fence planters are one of the best ways to efficiently take advantage of your […]

Trees are beautiful, and the flowering varieties even more so. We love the height and contrast a good tree can add to an outdoor garden, so why not bring those trees indoors? Bringing a tree into your home can help filter your air, improve your mood, and even make you more productive! While it can be […]

Utilizing hanging baskets around your home or garden is a great way to create different levels for your space, as well as draw your guest’s attention. We’ve seen them work wonderfully hanging above front porches, as a way to welcome those entering the home, and we’ve seen them used within gardens as a way to […]

Who says that you always have to grow strawberries in your strawberry jar? While it might seem a little counter-intuitive to plant other things in your strawberry jars, they’re actually well-suited to creating herb gardens or small, but colorful floral arrangements for your patio or porch. The “pockets” of a strawberry jar are an excellent […]

Plain metal mailboxes can be so boring, so why not spruce yours up and make it the envy of your neighborhood? You can do much more than simply paint your box a different color. Add flowers, a planting bed, or even totally make over your box with an outer shell, if you desire. The best […]

Even indoors, some household plants just don’t do well during the winter, and it can be disheartening to look out over the barren landscape outside and realize that the interior of your home is just as barren. For those who keep their home at a low temperature during the winter, keeping plants that are intolerant […]

In the video by Garden Answer, you’ll learn how many plants are ideal for placing inside a hanging basket.  For 12-14-inch baskets, you can put anywhere between three to five plants. You want to make sure they are evenly spaced around the basket so that it’s not overcrowded once the plants begin to grow. Five to […]

Succulents are popular houseplants that include cacti, jade and other thick-leaved plants that need lots of sunlight but little watering. This video from Home Depot shows you how to make a beautiful container garden with a variety of succulents. Garden expert Whitney says that when shopping for succulents, you should choose plants that are symmetrical; […]

If you envy the neighbor’s gorgeous hanging baskets, do not dismay. Just watch this video from Westwood Gardens to learn some valuable tips on how to cultivate huge, lovely hanging baskets that stay healthy through both the spring and summer. Once you learn a few tricks, you will never grow puny hanging plants ever again. […]

There are a lot of different factors to consider when planting a garden. Not only do you want to think about aesthetics, you also want to be conscious of how your plants are going to take to their surroundings, and whether or not it’s even the right time of year for the plants you are […]