Professional Tips For Weed Control and Prevention
The Weed Whisperer’s Guide to a Lush, Weed-Free Oasis Ah, weeds – those pesky, uninvited guests that seem to sprout up overnight, hijacking our carefully curated garden spaces. If you’re anything like me, you’ve spent countless hours bent over, yanking and cursing, trying to regain control of your precious plot. But fear not, my green-fingered […]
Saving Water in Style: Gorgeous Drought Tolerant Gardens
Breaking Up with Water-Hungry Lawns I’ll admit it – I used to have a love affair with my lush, green St. Augustine grass lawn. That is, until I realized how much water it was guzzling down, especially during the hot, dry summers. It was time to part ways. As a novice gardener, the prospect of […]
Fairy Garden Designs that Bring Magic to Your Outdoor Space
Uncovering the Enchantment of Fairy Gardens As a self-proclaimed plant enthusiast and eternal dreamer, I’ve always been captivated by the idea of fairy gardens. There’s just something so whimsical and enchanting about these miniature oases, isn’t there? The thought of tiny, magical creatures flitting about amid a lush landscape of vibrant flowers, charming trinkets, and […]
Edible Landscaping – Fruits and Veggies as Ornamentals
Edible Oasis in the Ornamental Landscape Have you ever looked at your lush, ornamental garden and thought, “There’s got to be more I can do with this space”? Well, my friend, the answer may lie in your own backyard – or front yard, for that matter. It’s time to think beyond the traditional flower beds […]
Natural Pest Control Methods for the Green Gardener
Embracing the Organic Gardening Lifestyle I haven’t always been an organic gardener, but having pests in the garden is a real pain when trying to grow food for your family. Learning about the organic garden pest control methods I now rely upon has been a game-changer. I’m ashamed to admit there was a time in […]
Small Space Gardening Tips That Maximize Your Outdoor Area
Grow Vertically, Not Horizontally As a dedicated small-space gardener, I’ve learned that the key to maximizing your outdoor area is to grow vertically, not horizontally. Just because your space is limited doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a bountiful harvest – you just need to get a little creative. One of my favorite tricks is to […]
Choosing the Best Mulch for Healthy Soil
A Mulch Lover’s Guide As a lifelong gardener, I’ve become a bit of a mulch connoisseur over the years. There’s just something about that rich, earthy layer blanketing my garden beds that brings me such joy. But mulch isn’t just about aesthetics – it’s a crucial component of healthy, thriving soil. So, whether you’re a […]
Creating an Edible Oasis in Your Backyard
Transforming a Lackluster Lawn into a Vibrant Edible Landscape My clients, a lovely retired couple, had a backyard that was quite the conundrum. What was once a lush, verdant lawn had slowly deteriorated over the years, leaving them with a lifeless expanse of brown and patchy grass. They felt stuck, unsure of what to do […]
Garden Maintenance Tips for the Lazy Gardener
Embrace Your Inner Lazy Gardener I’ll unashamedly wear the label of “lazy gardener.” Maybe you’re like me and have a plethora of interests or activities that eat away at your time. Or maybe you’re experiencing more physical limits on your body. Between a full-time job, RVing, cooking, hiking, crafting, and canning, my life is jam-packed […]
How to Grow a Culinary Herb Garden
The Wonderful World of Herbs I have to admit that herbs were not on the top of my must-grow list when I first began gardening a decade ago. Sure, I grew some basil or rosemary here and there, but otherwise my interest with growing culinary herbs was fairly limited. Insert palm-slap to forehead here. Thankfully, […]