A Beautiful Home & Garden Made Easy
One of the sure signs that cooler weather is on the way is the arrival of fall mums at local retailers. They are synonymous with autumn and can brighten any garden, patio or window box that is weary from the summer heat. Fall mums are great for decorating as they can be paired with straw, pumpkins, and cornstalks creating an instant fall display. Learn tips for selecting, growing and caring for fall mums to beautifully decorate your landscape this fall.
Deer can be one of the most voracious pests in the yard and garden, but they are very picky eaters. Although there aren’t any “deer-proof” plants, there are plants that they will only eat as a last resort when starving. Plants that have scented foliage, textured leaves, thorns or sap in the stem are much less appealing. If you live in an area with a high deer population, the following plants will have a better chance of escaping deer damage.
Gardening is a great way to exercise and lose weight. Home-grown fruits and vegetables can make healthy eating delicious!
So, how does your patio look? Wish there were more flowers before you host that summer get-together? No worries, it isn’t too late to have a beautiful outdoor living space. Read more for easy tips to beautify a deck or patio!
If you want elegant simplicity in your landscape, peonies are the plants for you! These iconic perennials are quintessential in English cottage gardens and can make any yard a touch of heaven. Their billowy, soft petals and light fragrance also make them a gorgeous cut flower. Read more to learn how to enjoy these in your landscape for years to come!
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!
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!