Get Ready for Red, White, and Bubbles!

If you’re anything like me, you’re already looking forward to celebrating the Fourth of July next week with a big…

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Turn a Castoff Treasure Into a Trellis!

The best trellises don’t simply support vining plants; they also add visual pizzazz to a garden. If you’d like an…

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Happy Father’s Day!

Here’s wishing you a wonderful celebration of dads, granddads, and even dads-to-be this weekend!  And if you’re looking for a…

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How Clean Is Your Umbrella, Fella?

The weather is perfect for outdoor living, so it’s time to make sure your patio furniture is up to snuff….

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Watering Wisdom

Not sure when it’s the right time to water your flowers? Listen to your plants—they’ll tell you! Here are some…

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Happy Memorial Day!

To a lot of folks (yours truly included), nothing says “summer” like hanging baskets spilling over with colorful annuals. My…

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Be Fruitful!

You can attract birds to your backyard by planting trees and shrubs that have the fruit, seeds, or berries they…

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Treat Your Mom to Beautiful DIY Soap!

Mother’s Day is only two days away, so you still have plenty of time to whip up a gift that’ll…

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5 Old-Fashioned Edibles Your Garden Will Gobble Up

Gardeners didn’t always have all the fancy chemical fertilizers that we tend to rely on these days. So they had…

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Work Up to Working Out

If warm spring temps are inspiring you to get active and shape up, good for you! Just make sure you…

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