A Beautiful Home & Garden Made Easy
There’s something about a fresh floral arrangement that can instantly make a home feel more welcoming. Whether it’s a lush bouquet on the dining table, a few garden blooms beside the bed, or a simple arrangement brightening an entryway, flowers bring color, texture, and a little bit of nature indoors. And you don’t need professional … Read more
Have you ever watched a butterfly drift from flower to flower or heard the gentle buzz of bees on a warm summer afternoon? Those tiny visitors are doing much more than adding beauty to your garden—they’re helping plants reproduce and keeping our ecosystems healthy. Creating a pollinator garden is one of the easiest and most … Read more
This article contains affiliate links for advertisers of this site. See disclosure page for more information. Forcing branches to bloom indoors is an elegant way to bring spring indoors before winter has officially lost its grip. Essentially, it’s trimming a few branches from flowering shrubs and trees and bringing them indoors. It’s fascinating to see … Read more
This article contains affiliate links for advertisers of this site. See our disclosure page for more information. Poinsettia plant care is easy with the knowledge of a few helpful tips. These can be quite helpful since Poinsettias are an iconic symbol of the holiday season. Ironically, they are tropical plants, so for those of us … Read more
My backyard and patio are my happy place! There is nothing like the scent of fragrant flowers in the breeze as we relax after a hard day. My husband and I love to put something on the grill or in the smoker and have family over. We are definitely homebodies! So I put a lot … Read more
After the heat and humidity of a summer in northeastern Ohio, fall is refreshing. It has become a “second spring” for me and I find that I look forward to fall gardening more than ever. I want to make sure that my landscape is just as vibrant and beautiful in autumn as it is other times of the season. Fall flowers are an important part of my overall landscape. Perennials bring color and texture to the garden year after year, while annuals add a pop of color wherever needed. Here is a list of easy-to-grow beauties that won’t disappoint:
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.
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!