Summer container ideas come into their own in the warmer weather, with such a wide range of flowering plants to choose from that are at their best. It’s the perfect time of year to create beautiful planters that will enhance your outdoor space. From ideas for large patios and decks …
Read More »Caring for Calatheas, the Most Beautiful Low-Light Plants
Most city dwellers know the fight to find the perfect plant that not only brings green interior, but also thrives under the conditions that we can offer for it. Beautiful or richly decorated deciduous plants often have a limited light requirement, which gives us fewer options. Prayer plants – a …
Read More »How to set up mini water gardens on your deck
The weather was unusually warm here. All of this warm weather really makes me impatient that spring and summer get dirty in my garden. So here is a portion of flower power for you, the most beautiful from my garden last year. As a child, my mother always told stories …
Read More »Ideas to Create the Perfect Vintage Garden
It’s great fun scouring for vintage items, especially in the summer with farm auctions and flea markets galore. Many vintage items that might not immediately seem useful as garden ornaments can be repurposed and transformed into stunning and unique pieces for your backyard oasis. Vintage panels can turn a bare …
Read More »Rustic Ways to Decorate With Old Doors
You are sure to fall in love with these old door decorating ideas. This list contains great ideas and tutorials for home and garden. Whether you’re adding a new home accessory with reclaimed wood doors or want to add something fun to your garden, this list has something to get …
Read More »Creative Repurposed Old Door Ideas
An old door may seem like junk, but with a little creativity you can create a new useful item for your home. It could be a new gate, a drinks bar, a porch swing, a hanging flower box, … many things. Do not believe it? Check out the list below …
Read More »How To Grow Dahlias
Dahlias are stunningly beautiful late-season flowers that bloom in a rainbow of colors from mid-summer through fall. Dahlias are perennials in zones 8 and higher; In cold climates, they must be dug up and stored until spring. Learn how to plant dahlia bulbs and great tips on how to grow …
Read More »Flowering Cactus: How To Make Cactus Bloom
While getting a cactus to flower is not the ultimate goal for most growers, seeing these spiky succulents bloom is still the icing on the cake. The wait can be long as some cacti species take dozens of years to mature, but getting your cactus to flower is a real …
Read More »Upcycled Vintage Garden Decor
I love the makeovers, the flower garden tours, and the tips, but my favorite posts to share are the ones that feature my garden vignettes featuring vintage items and junk I’ve bought at flea markets, estate sales, thrift stores, and flea markets. I’m so excited to show you more Flower …
Read More »Most Amazing Vintage Garden Decorations
Vintage decor is becoming increasingly popular for adding a unique charm to gardens – and transforming your garden into a dreamy, rustic space is easier than you might think. If you already have an abundance of eclectic bric-a-brac lying around your home or have a passion for browsing thrift stores …
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