Pampering Plants In The Greenhouse
If you need me, I’ll be in my greenhouse avoiding responsibility. I might say that I’m in there “gardening,” and I might even believe it myself. But in reality, I’m just there to delay having to do...
View ArticleHow To Make A Small Outdoor Space Beautiful
The following is a contributed post. For more on my contributed posts, please see this page. Many cities are becoming denser and, as a result, gardens are becoming smaller. But, with a little...
View ArticleContainer Plantings For A Porch With Microclimates
Have you ever had something for so long that you didn’t really “see” it anymore? I’ve had two lemon cypress plants in large pots on our front porch for several years – one on the north front corner...
View ArticleGrowing Ground Cherries Just For Fun
Last summer, I was browsing a local nursery. Most of their 4-inch vegetable starts were on sale because it was a bit late in the season to plant summer vegetables and have much success. But I felt...
View Article10 Ways To Give Your Garden A Makeover
The following is a contributed post. For more on my contributed posts, please see this page. Does your garden look a little lackluster? Don’t worry, we’ve all been there. With a little time and...
View ArticleLighting Tips For Designing A Warm And Welcoming Outdoor Living Space
The following is a collaborative post. For more on my collaborative posts, please see this page. Summertime is the perfect time to enjoy your outdoor living space! A well-designed outdoor living space...
View ArticleHow to Improve Your Backyard: Tips for a Beautiful Outdoor Space
The following is a contributed post. For more on my contributed posts, please see this page. Your backyard is an extension of your home. Just like you would take care of the inside of your house, it’s...
View ArticleTransforming A Birdbath Into A Planter
We try to encourage birds to visit our garden, so we have four birdbaths. Three of them are easy to clean. And then there’s this one. The concave walls of its heavy bowl make it impossible to clean...
View ArticlePeonies And The Super-Simple Way That I Extended Their Blooming Season
It’s late June and, in my part of the world, time to mourn the end of peony season. Most people who love their glorious, elegant blossoms wish they had a longer blooming cycle. But, completely by...
View Article8 Ways To Make Your Home And Garden More Inviting
The following is a contributed post. For more on my contributed posts, please see this page. Most of us feel more inclined to have guests over if our homes and outdoor spaces are spruced up. But...
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