Summer
5 Types of Hydrangeas
From bold blooms to fall color, hydrangeas bring beauty throughout the year. Here’s how to grow and care for five outdoor varieties.
It’s important to remember that each season in the garden has its own advantages and challenges, which is what makes gardening so enjoyable! Whether you look forward to the arrival of spring, dislike the heat of summer, or enjoy the slightly cooler temperatures of fall, each season offers its own magic. Let’s talk about gardening by season for the best possible results!
Summer
From bold blooms to fall color, hydrangeas bring beauty throughout the year. Here’s how to grow and care for five outdoor varieties.
Spring
Peonies are beloved for their bold blooms and timeless charm, but not all peonies are the same. From classic herbaceous varieties to elegant tree types and vibrant Itohs, this guide breaks down the differences and offers tips for growing each one.
Spring
Add a bold pop of color and shape to your garden with ornamental alliums! These globe-shaped blooms are easy to grow, pollinator-friendly, and come back year after year with almost no maintenance.
Decorating
Creating a DIY water fountain can add a truly personal touch to any outdoor space, transforming it into an oasis. Using simple materials like a water pump, copper pipes, and a beautiful vessel, you can craft a personalized focal point that fits right into your garden. It's a simple project that you can love for years!
Winter
Everyone loves a pop of leafy green texture indoors when the weather is cold outside. This desire leads so many people to buy houseplants, but they can be notoriously hard to keep alive. A few tips will aid in keeping these tricky plants healthy and thriving and ready for warmer weather outdoors!
Christmas
Sometimes, the best things are worth waiting for and when it comes to gardening, that is mostly the case. When it comes to how to plant amaryllis, the process is pretty simple with a few important steps!
Spring
Growing plants from seeds is not too difficult when its broken down into simple steps. Once a seedling is ready to be planted outdoors, it's a pretty quick process!
Spring
Starting seeds is an extremely simple process that can be done right at home! Whether putting together just a few or a multitude, these simple steps will lead to success!
Spring
Growing up, I can vividly remember geranium starts lining all our southern windows. Every January, Mom started her geraniums for…
Fall
Raised garden beds are the best way to grow veggies! They minimize weeds and have tremendous nutrients! Here's how to build one for yourself!
Spring
I love to put together outdoor planters throughout my yard. This year, there are a lot of planters and I want to show you every single one in the hopes that it causes inspiration!
Spring
Getting the yard ready for spring is super important! And one of the best ways to get everything in order, when the weather is ready, is by trimming plants for spring! Here are my tips for what to do in early spring!
Spring
Many people find indoor household plants frustrating. However, certain tips and tricks can ensure a happy, healthy plant. Here are my tips for ensuring your plant is all good to go!
Spring
Planting your own seeds for spring is a great way to be economical when gardening season begins! While seedlings can be purchased during the springs, starting seeds begins in the winter months and is a cost saver. Here are my tips for success!
Summer
To use a term from a famous movie, daisies are one of the friendliest flowers, and that's for good reason! They're such an approachable, classic, beautiful flower that everyone seems to love. I can't get enough of this floral gem and hope you're inspired to plant some in your own yard!
Summer
There is nothing more quintessentially American than roses, but growing them can be tricky. That's why this Knock Out Rose bush is a perfect solution. They have beautiful, full blooms, and are more resistant to diseases. If you are the market for roses, this is the one to buy!
Floral
The early summer season brings so many exciting things. For me, it means the ability to start utilizing flowers from…
Spring
There's no better way to transform a yard than with new plants and planting a shrub is super easy! Here is the step-by-step process for how to ensure a shrub is planted correctly and is guaranteed for success!
Spring
If you love a hydrangea but want something that can get even bigger, then look no further than a Snowball Viburnum shrub! This large bush with beautiful, full, hydrangea-like blooms blooms during the spring and is exquisite to view. Get ready for your next favorite plant you need!
Spring
Succulents are great, easy plants to have on hand. Because of their simplicity, they work for pretty much anyone's space or yard. Whether they're indoor or outdoor, these are the steps I take to ensure they are planted well and will be happy plants!