Gardens today ultimately serve an aesthetic purpose. They are functional for growing fruits and vegetables, but in this day and age, even those vegetable gardens should be attractive. After all, a handsome looking garden is a sign of a dedicated gardener. Keeping a fine edge around your garden is a huge part of maintaining its […]

Succulents are incredibly easy to take care of, so even if you don’t have the greenest thumb, you can still keep a thriving indoor or outdoor garden filled with these beauties. Succulents come in many different colors or textures, so each garden you plant has the potential to be utterly unique. These drought-resistant plants can […]

When you look at a rain gutter, what is your first thought? It’s probably not that it would make a fantastic planter, right? But they do! There’s an incredible amount of projects that are easy to complete and don’t require a lot of materials that will help you turn a simple rain gutter into a […]

We’ve covered a lot of topics relating to gardens, patio, and landscaping, but noticed an aspect of the experience we’ve neglected so far: lighting! Because standard overhead lighting is often a built-in part of the home, we went looking for more novel approaches to illuminating our gardens. Thus, we settled on step lighting. We sought a […]

If you’re looking to start a garden, re-landscape your current yard, or even just for new ways to fill an empty plot of land in your backyard, be sure to pay close attention. We’ve scoured the Internet for some of the most creative and beautiful ideas in gardening to act as your inspiration. From gardens […]

One of the best parts of spring is sitting outside and soaking up some sun. Whether you like to nap in the sunshine on the weekends, sit outside in the garden and sip your morning coffee in a comfy chair, or even swing under a pergola, there are as many options for seating as you […]

Vertical gardens are a fun way to garden without spending all your time on your knees in the backyard. They’re great for people with knee or back problems, or for those of us without large, beautiful yards for our displays. The creative ideas we’ve gathered for you are just right for any size space. You can […]

Not only is your garden a beautiful retreat from indoor living, it’s also a place of color for some, and for others, a lot of greenery. If you’re one of the latter group, you may be looking for ways to add some bold color to your garden without tearing up your original display or redesigning […]

They say that necessity is the mother of invention, and there’s no more urgent necessity than the limitations of space when it comes to gardening. We’ve created a list to guide our fellow gardeners through the creative and crafty process of making the most of your space, selecting 20 of the best ideas from around the […]

As a gardener, you love to spend time outdoors in the green embrace of nature. There’s a meditative peace and focus that is familiar to anyone who’s spent time on their knees in the garden. One of the only things that can break this peacefulness is the invasion of pesky insects. While there is no […]