Garden Inspiration

Finding new ways to garden can be a lot of fun, even in smaller places. Do you live in an apartment or don’t have a traditional garden and want to try hanging your plants from a curtain rod? Is doing this even a possibility? We will answer this pressing question along with many others below. …

If you’re thinking about building a garden wall, you can use brick to create a wall of almost any height! Brick is so versatile. You can make it in lines, curves, or circles to create nearly any effect you want. From raised garden beds and decorative garden walls to retaining walls and privacy walls, bricks …

Figuring out how you want to decorate your garden can feel like a daunting task. Do you want to plant a fern but don’t know which varieties can handle full sun and grow in a pot/planter? Well, we’ve done some research and have 11 great suggestions to share with you! Let’s check them out below. …

Gathering new ideas for your landscaping can sometimes feel like an endless maze. Do you have a beautiful boxwood you’re struggling to decorate and don’t know what to plant in front of it? Considering how plain these shrubs can be, is it a good idea to add more color around one? We’ll answer these questions …

Many homeowners believe their hedges are the first or only line of defense for their landscaping. This isn’t always the case, though. When you pair your hedges with low-light groundcover, maintaining your yard becomes simpler. So, we researched ideal plants for under your hedges. The best groundcover to plant beneath your hedges includes: Bunchberry Bishop’s …

Art and landscaping can help you to recapture scenes from your favorite movies with all modern amenities. The usual plain backyards or properties bordering wooded areas can benefit from good landscaping. However, wooded backyards can be intimidating. Whether you want to make it an extension of your home or a separate relaxation area, ensure the …

There’s nothing like the satisfaction of a well-planned out garden. Adding perennials to the back of your garden border is a great, low-maintenance, lovely solution. If you were curious about what perennials to choose, we researched to find out more. We’ll cover some fantastic plants below! Perennials are a gardener’s favorite because they come back …

Figuring out what plants to grow throughout a garden can be confusing if you don’t have the correct information. Do you have an elm tree, or multiple, that you want to grow something under but have no idea where to start? What plants like elm trees and can survive underneath them? Well, we’ve done extensive …

If you’re looking to add a pop of color to your garden, consider planting an orange flowering tree or shrub. With their bright colors, orange flowering plants are sure to add a bit of cheer to your landscape. Luckily, we have compiled our research of orange flowering trees and shrubs that you can add. There …

Deciding where and how you want to add plants throughout your garden can be challenging. Do you have a redbud tree you want to add some color to but have no idea what plants will grow best under it? Is it okay to plant something under a tree at all? We will answer these questions …

Gravel is a versatile material that might not mean anything if you aren’t a builder or constructor. Knowing how to level ground for gravel is important for DIYers and beginners in gardening. Therefore, we consulted experts, who provided us with some easy-to-follow steps. You could use gravel instead of asphalt to make your yard more …

Removing a sick or old tree from your yard can be quite the undertaking. Now that the tree is gone, you’re left with an unsightly stump. Can you plant something on top of this area? What plants work best for this? Well, we’ve done plenty of research and have some ideas to share. Let’s discuss! …

Nothing is more beautiful than a trellis filled with vines and flowers. Not only does this provide a privacy screen for any number of situations it also provides a stunning backdrop for your outdoor space. That boring wood fence? Adding a trellis can transform that boring fence into a beautiful garden piece everyone will enjoy. …

Choosing new landscaping for your garden can be confusing if you don’t have all the correct information. Do you have a eucalyptus tree that you want to plant things under but have no idea what will grow? Is it possible to grow something beneath a eucalyptus tree? We’ll cover these questions and many more throughout …

Do you feel like that backyard pond is an eyesore? Not exactly safe for your children? Or maybe you’d like to spend less money on pond maintenance? You’re in luck because we’ve got some ideas for that unwanted backyard pond! Some ideas we have for an unwanted pond include: Filling it in Turning it into …

Planning out your garden can feel like an endless task sometimes. Do you have a bird feeder that needs some attention but don’t know where to begin? What plants should you grow under a bird feeder? Do birds like flowers? Luckily, we have the answers below. Let’s discuss! There are plenty of options for those …

Deciding how you want to decorate your garden can be a tricky choice to make. Do you want to put out a bird feeder but don’t know what to do with the landscaping nearby? Will too many plants or rocks scare potential birds away? We’ll discuss these questions and more below in this article. Let’s …

Adding new plants to a garden can be confusing at times. Do you want to plant some rosemary in your yard but have no idea how much sun they need to grow? Does rosemary prefer full sun? What about growing climate and soil conditions? Well, we will dive into all of these questions below. In …

Finding new flowers to plant in your garden can be daunting without the correct information. Do you want to try growing hydrangeas but have no idea how long they will take to bloom? Do you have to wait years to see a single flower? Luckily, we have the answers and will share them below. Typically, …

Realizing the plants in your garden don’t handle cold weather well can be devastating. Did it drop below freezing outside recently, and you aren’t sure if your lettuce will make it? Can lettuce survive a freeze? Well, we have done extensive research into this topic and have the answers below. Let’s discuss! In general, lettuce …

Finding the best way to encourage plants to grow can be tricky sometimes. Do you have a Schefflera growing in your garden that won’t seem to branch and don’t know what to do? Is there a way to promote branching manually? Luckily, we have the answer and will explain everything below. If you want to …

Getting the plants in your garden to grow healthy and strong can sometimes feel impossible. Are you ready to pot a few new plants but don’t know how much peat moss to add into the mix? Does potting soil need peat moss? Well, we’ve done plenty of searching and have the answers here for you. …

Deciding how to keep your lawn looking lush and healthy can sometimes be challenging. Is it time to over-seed your grass, but you aren’t sure whether to use compost or topsoil? Which is better? Luckily, we’ve done extensive digging into this topic and have the answers here for you. Let’s discuss this below. When it’s …

Lawn care takes work. If you recently overseeded your lawn, you may be wondering what type of work follows. This article will answer a common question: should you bag your grass clippings after overseeding or leave them behind? If seeding weeds were present, you should bag your grass clippings after overseeding. However, you can add …

Sometimes, growing and maintaining a lush, green lawn can feel like a huge undertaking. Have you recently laid netting over the ground and want to mow but don’t know if that’s a good idea? Will the netting damage your lawn mower? Well, we’ve done some research and have the answers. Let’s discuss! Generally, as long …

Figuring out how to keep your grass properly mowed can be a real hassle sometimes. Do you not want to purchase a lawn mower but instead try renting but have no idea how much it will cost? Is this even possible? Luckily, we’ve done extensive research and have the answers here for you. Let’s discuss! …

Finding new ways to manicure a garden can make a world of difference. Do you have grass growing in the front or back of your home but notice it won’t stand up straight? What is causing this to happen? Luckily, we’ve done extensive research into these questions and have the answers below. Let’s discuss! One …

Ensuring the plants in your yard grow big and strong can sometimes feel impossible. Do you have an oak tree you’re trying to grow but don’t know how much water it will need? Well, we’ve done plenty of research and have all of the answers here for you. Let’s check it out below. Ideally, you …

Finding new ways to make your gardening efficient can feel impossible at times. Do you want to try spreading topsoil with a spreader but have no idea if it will work? Well, we’ve done extensive research into this very question and have the answer for you. Let’s get into it below. If you need to …

Bermuda grass (Cynodon dactylon) is fast-growing, hardy, and a top choice for those seeding their lawn. In this article, we will answer when exactly Bermuda grass grows and when you can expect it to go dormant. Bermuda grass grows most in the warm months, typically from late spring through summer. You can expect this grass …

Finding new ways to grow your lawn can feel like an endless task at times. Do you want to try Bermuda grass but don’t know how to spread it properly? Well, we’ve done some research into this very topic and have the answers here for you. Let’s get right into them below. For those wanting …

Would you like to know how many Koi you can have in a 1,000-gallon pond? You must know how many Koi you can have in a 1000-gallon pond, so don’t overcrowd and harm them. Well, we have researched this question and have answers for you. Let’s discuss. You can keep between two and four Koi …

Pink flamingos have been a favored lawn ornament since the late 1950s, but you may be wondering if they have any special meaning. We have done some research on pink flamingos and found out some fascinating info.  People like to express themselves in their outside space, and putting pink flamingos in your garden or yard …

If you’re like most, you love the idea of a garden but are turned off by the prospect of starting one. After all, creating a garden is complicated, right? In reality, gardens can be simple and easy to create.  Smaller, simple gardens are an excellent way to bring some color and vitality to your yard. …

Do you love succulents? Maybe you have an indoor succulent garden, or perhaps it’s simply your dream to build one. Whichever is true; we’ve gathered together some ultra-cool ideas for a dream indoor succulent garden. These gorgeous little plant nuggets are ridiculously cute and so varied in shapes, colors, and sizes. Plus, as an added …

The family of succulents, echeveria, are best known for their rose floral shape. They come in a wide variety of colors and sizes and are super popular among succulent lovers for their beauty and interesting appearance. Like other succulents, echeveria is easy to care for, requiring little water. Though, they do prefer an area where …

Who doesn’t love a garden full of rose bushes? They’re fragrant, beautiful, and come in dozens of colors. The rose plant itself can be leggy and bare when not in bloom, so some gardeners like to surround it with plants that will not dampen the bloom’s beauty but will add some further interest in the …

Red is a beautiful color in any garden, but particularly beautiful when it comes to perennials. Every year, your perennials rebloom to grace your garden with flowers and color. Does your landscape have an area that could benefit from an infusion of the color red? Check out these fifteen different gorgeous summer-blooming red perennials! 15 …

Tall, thin plants fit just about anywhere in the landscape. So, if you’re looking for something to fill a narrow space, line a walkway, or form a windbreak, look no further than tall, thin plants. Some show off gorgeous blooms while others are recognized by their eye-catching foliage. We’ve created a list of 30 tall, …

Have you started planning out what flowers you’re going to include in your garden? There are lots of options to choose from, all ranging in size, color, and much more. One of the most dazzling flower colors is pink! Adding pink flowers to your garden design instantly charms the landscape. To help you figure out …