Today’s yards tend to favor grass over flowers and shrubs, particularly in the front. For those of us who love gardening and the careful planning and care that goes into creating a thriving garden, a front yard without flowers just isn’t quite right. For bold color and dense, and slightly overgrown gardens, look no further […]
We’re pleased to present DIY projects that will add an incredible, unique sparkle to your garden design. Typically, we think of totems as made of carved wood, but these projects feature recycled glass as the medium for these tall towers. The projects we’re featuring are remarkable in their creativity and vision, repurposing old glass lamps, […]
Topiaries are a horticultural art form that involves training live perennial plants into clearly defined shapes, typically geometric, but sometimes in more fantastic shapes including animals. As living sculptures, topiaries are typically used as decorative elements, either in planters or growing from the ground in planting beds. When we think of topiary sculptures, we think […]
We’re always excited to learn about new garden ideas that repurpose old stuff. Recycling something you already have handy is always more satisfying than buying it new from the store. With that thought in mind, we bring you a collection of innovative garden ideas using old windows! One of the coolest aspects of reusing windows […]
Looking to expand a small garden space or patio? Trying to figure out a way to dress up a boring fence or shed wall without having to put in hours of work? Have you considered a mirror? No? We’re glad you are here! Mirrors can be a great – and versatile – addition to a garden. […]
In this video, by Gardening with Puppies, you will see a beautiful, flourishing flower garden that is low-maintenance and self-renewing. The eight varieties of flowers consists of five perennials and three annuals including pentas, vincas, impatiens, salvias, begonias, petunias, marigolds, and zinnias. Some of the flowers, like the marigolds and zinnias, are self-seeding and have […]
Any gardening enthusiast will tell you that not everything in the garden is going to be pretty. That’s just a part of the nature of gardening! In fact, sometimes additions to a garden can be the complete opposite of pretty and delicate, it all depends on what kind of tone you want to set for […]
Water features are soothing, but can be expensive to purchase or DIY. So how do you get the appearance of a constantly flowing water feature without the moisture, price tag, or mess? Create a spilling planter! These are decorative garden displays that use flowing patterns or vines to simulate water flowing out of an overturned […]
It’s unfortunate, but often times old, worn tires end up in the landfill after they’ve been replaced. Some auto shops will recycle the tires, but still too many end up taking up space in landfills. You can easily request to keep your old tires, but you’d probably be wondering what on earth you could do […]
We’re excited to show you how you can use anything laying around your home and transform them into attractive looking centerpieces in your own yard. Here are some of our favorite recycled items you can use to beautify your garden. We all know that gardens are a wonderful way to add beauty to any urban […]
SHOP FOR GARDEN STATUARY HERE The backbone of a garden is based on what is growing there, but that doesn’t mean that decorations can’t be every bit as important as the living plants! The decorations in a garden or backyard set a certain tone for the space that can either compliment or contrast the plant […]
Are you lacking something in your landscaping? Edging your garden bed may be all you need! When it comes to edging a garden or flower bed, there are hundreds of options: wood, concrete, recycled glass bottles, and even china plates and seashells. These edges can run from small and clean to incredibly detailed and grand. They can […]
When it comes to using planters in a garden, there are endless options. Grow bags, ceramic pottery, plastic planters, hanging baskets, and even more! So when you choose what to add to your garden space, things can get overwhelming. Ultimately, whatever design works best with your personal taste is going to work best in your […]
As we’ve all come to realize at some point, decorating the inside of our homes can do only so much. We want to add that personalized touch to our outdoor spaces, to truly make it our own. To that end, we’ve decided to cover a handful of examples of fantastic outdoor decorating ideas! With no specific […]
Flower boxes are one of the most traditional and beloved garden additions out there. The svelte container gardens are able to be placed in a variety of spaces, bringing the beauty of flowering plants virtually anywhere around your home. We wanted to investigate further, and gather a large selection of the best flower boxes we […]