Ivy Boudreau

Ivy is a freelance writer, arts administrator, artist, and Pilates instructor based in the United States (for now!). When she's not working on one of her many projects, you can find her exploring the outdoors with her partner and their two cats, reading, making more art, listening to music, and dreaming of the ocean.

Can You Dig Post Holes In Winter?

Rustic wooden fence post in a winter snow covered secene with desert plants, Can You Dig Post Holes In Winter?

Although most gardening action takes place in the warmer months, the work never really ends. That’s why you might find yourself faced with the situation of needing to dig post holes when the ground is frozen. If that’s the case,…

Can I Prune A Weeping Cherry Tree In The Summer?

gardener pruning trees with pruning shears on nature background, Can I Prune A Weeping Cherry Tree In The Summer

Weeping cherry trees, with their powder-pink blossoms and long, trailing branches, add a touch of magic to any garden. However, those long branches sometimes require extra-special attention, such as pruning. If you have a weeping cherry tree in need of…

Can You Move A Weeping Cherry Tree?

A tall weeping cherry tree photographed up close, Can You Move A Weeping Cherry Tree?

With their elegantly drooping boughs and gorgeous pink blossoms, weeping cherry trees can provide a perfect focal point for any garden. But maybe your cherry tree just isn’t in the right spot to create the effect you desire. If that’s…

What To Plant Around A Weeping Cherry Tree?

Weeping cherry tree in park, What To Plant Around A Weeping Cherry Tree?

With their long, sweeping branches and pale pink blossoms in the springtime, weeping cherry trees add a bit of magic to any garden. But to showcase their true beauty, you’ll want to choose the right plants to grow at their…

17 Purple Shrubs And Bushes

Gorgeous lilac flower blooming on a very hot day, 17 Purple Shrubs And Bushes

Are you in love with shades of lavender, lilac, and purple, and would you like to add more to your garden? Well, you’re in luck – we’ve done the research and assembled a list of 17 of the best purple…

Best Metal Compost Tumblers

Wheel barrow with shovel and compost materials on it, Best Metal Compost Tumblers

You’ve decided to take the plunge – you’re going to start composting. However, as you search for the perfect compost tumbler, you might notice that many of them are made from various types of plastic. Even though they’re often made…

How Tall Do Pine Trees Get?

Mist covered in western red cedar and douglas fir pine trees

If you’re currently planning your garden and would like to plant pine trees, you’re probably wondering “How tall do pine trees get?” This is an important thing to consider to create an aesthetically pleasing garden. We’ve done the research, and…

When To Add Compost To Your Garden?

Wheel barrow carrying compost for garden and with a shovel beside it - When To Add Compost To Your Garden

As you figure out a schedule for your garden’s growing season, you may be wondering how often you should add compost to the soil. So to help you out, we’ve done some research and found the most relevant information about…

How to Grow Peonies: The Complete Guide

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Nothing says “summer” quite like a yard full of fluffy, fragrant peonies. With their voluminous and colorful blooms, buds that are beloved by ants, and heady, unmistakable scent, peonies are appreciated by gardeners and plant lovers alike. In this article,…