For anyone interested in adding a water feature to thier garden, the Solar Powered Fountain Pump is an excellent choice. This simple, affordable fountain runs automatically off of sunlight. No ugly, complicated wires or environmentally harmful … [Continue reading]
Many outdoor gardens have structures like pergolas or arbors that help give some character to the space, but if you have a climbing plant to accompany the structure, you will be able to train your plants to create a vertical depth that is simply … [Continue reading]
The worlds of home gardeners and antique aficionados often overlap, with a good number of folks counting both as their favorite past time. While the two hobbies are often enjoyed by the same people, it's not as often that they directly intersect. We … [Continue reading]
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 … [Continue reading]
A water fountain is one of the most fascinating and pleasant additions you could make to any garden. Any moving water feature brings so much enjoyment: the sound is meditative, the sight is beautiful, and the possibilities are endless. With the … [Continue reading]
Candles add a romantic atmosphere to any space, indoor or outdoor. They make fantastic centerpieces, go with any decor style, and come in a lot of different sizes, shapes and colors. They're a very versatile way to add style to an outdoor space … [Continue reading]
Unfortunately, there are times when it becomes necessary to cut down trees. Sometimes they carry diseases and bacteria that threaten surrounding plant-life, sometimes their growth threatens other structures, and other times their roots can destroy a … [Continue reading]
Do you have difficulties falling to sleep at night? Insomnia that keeps you awake for hours at a time is not fun. Some nights you might toss and turn endlessly, and when you wake up, you feel even more tired than you did when you went to … [Continue reading]
There's nothing better than waking up in the morning and enjoying a warm cup of coffee while watching the sun rise over the treetops. Adding a small plant in a clay pot to the windowsill makes this experience all the more beautiful and … [Continue reading]
If a plant can grow anywhere, why not tuck it into an old boot? If that looks great -- and it does -- try filling a junked convertible with zinnias and daisies. Don't forget the trunk! What follows are 20 ingenious ideas for rescuing … [Continue reading]
No one wants to accidentally tread on a beautiful, but delicate part of their garden and accidentally kill it. For those gardeners with large, ornate gardens, a large pathway is the perfect place to put a bench, chairs, or even a hammock to sit and … [Continue reading]
Are you looking for some crafty ways to give your garden or yard a makeover without breaking the bank? We've gathered a selection of some of the most exciting ideas for sprucing up your garden or patio by framing the entire space in DIY art. The … [Continue reading]
Part of the beauty of having a garden is the fact that you are in control. You decide what look you want, what flowers will be planted where, if there will be vegetables, and whether or not you want certain things growing. You can personally design … [Continue reading]
Tiny pebbles and stones are an easy material to obtain for crafts. Go for a long walk with the kids, and ask them to pick up the size and shape of stone that you desire, and watch them go! A lake, pond, or even the beach is a great place to find … [Continue reading]
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 … [Continue reading]
