A Beautiful Home & Garden Made Easy
Nothing can add curb appeal to your home more than a large display of annual flowers. In this project, I am planting 25 white New Guinea Impatiens along a front walk. They will create a vibrant display and give the home stunning curb appeal. See tips on how to create a stunning display at your home and watch a video of the process.
The Rosebud Azalea is a beautiful low maintenance flowering shrub. It is great for small spaces as it only grows to 2-3′ and rarely needs pruned. The flowers are a vibrant pink and resemble roses. Watch a video and get tips for growing this in your landscape!
Smoked chicken wings are a crowd pleaser for any holiday gathering. Read more to see my dry rub recipe and favorite wood chips for fall-off-the-bone delicious!
Growing vegetables in a container (container gardening) is a great way to have some of the health benefits of growing fresh food without the back-breaking labor often associated with a productive vegetable garden. Here are some easy tips to have a successful container garden this summer. Also watch the video for a vegetable container garden you can do at home too!
Do you know what poison ivy looks like? Take a peek at this video so you can identify this rash-causing vine if it creeps into your yard!
For most of us, our patios and yards are an extension of our home. My brother and sister-in-law recently asked me to do a patio makeover at their home. Their goal is to use the space more often and be able to relax after a long day of work. See the dramatic before and after photos and a video tour!
Do you want a beautiful patio to relax and entertain guests? This is a real condo patio makeover that will inspire you to update your outdoor living area. Click to see the before and after photos as well as a video tour!
Do you want to update your patio? Here is a real life example of a patio makeover with a small sitting area. It will inspire you to transform your outdoor living area into a tropical retreat! Go to www.trilliumlivingllc.com to see the before and after photos and a video tour of the garden!
Perennials are a category of plants that live from year to year and can survive the winters in northern climates. Perennials are known for their exquisite flowers and/or beautiful foliage making them a must-have for any landscape. Some of my all-time favorite plants are perennials. There is just something different about them when compared to annuals (click here if you need a refresher on annuals). The blooms are more detailed and intricate, the foliage is more rich and striking. And for some, the fragrance is amazing. The obvious advantage of having perennials in your landscape is that you plant them once and they return each spring. I have found that this is definitely a plus as I get older and time and energy become valuable resources! Consequently, you will be seeing more perennials in my yard! Here are some easy-to-grow perennials that will thrive in your landscape.
Does mom want a hanging basket for Mothers’ Day, but has trouble keeping them beautiful all summer? Through some trial and error, my mom and I have found the best type of hanging basket to buy. Read more…