I grew up in a family that had large gardens and backyard chickens. It was just part of my life in the South. So, sharing tips or “hacks” for raising chickens in your backyard comes naturally. While I wasn’t as hands-on as my parents and even my children have been, I know a lot about […]
37 Purple Perennial Flowers You Plant Once And Enjoy Forever
If you want to grow an effortless, virtually maintenance-free garden, growing perennials is the way to go. You can more or less plant and then forget these species, although occasional watering, fertilizing, or weeding may be required. You don’t have to forego beauty for effort, either. There are plenty of gorgeous purple perennials you can […]
How to Make a Bee or Wild Insect Hotel – With Lots of Examples
Even though it might not always seem like it, your yard is just teeming with all kinds of critters and insects that call it home. Some of these are incredibly valuable. Bees, in particular, are necessary for healthy, thriving ecosystems, as they serve as pollinators for many plants. If you want to attract more bees […]
18 Purple Flowering Shrubs That’ll Beautify Your Garden
Whether purple is your favorite color or you simply want to spruce up your yard with a color symbolic of luxury, royalty, and elegance, planting a few purple shrubs is the way to go. Shrubs offer a variety of landscaping uses. You can use them to block your neighbor’s line of sight into your backyard, […]
25 Longest Blooming Trees and Shrubs For Your Garden
When you’re choosing trees, shrubs, and other ornamental plants to ornate your lawn, it can be tough to pick the right ones. There are all kinds of considerations you need to make, after all. Which plants are right for your growing zone? Which ones will do best with your particular type of soil? And most […]
32 Gorgeous Pink Perennial Flowers That Will Bloom Forever
Nothing adds a touch of femininity and romance to your garden quite like pink flowers. And if you’re looking for a garden that is also low-maintenance and comes back year after year, there’s no better choice than pink perennials. Whether it’s a pale pink, a rosy glow, or a deep magenta that you’re after, this […]
How to Grow Night Sky Petunias and Stare Into the Universe
Petunias are popular plants for gardeners in all areas. As annuals, they are easy to grow and add long-lasting color to a patio, garden, or even a living room! Though beautiful, petunias aren’t known for being showstopping flowers – they are so common that they often blend into the background at garden centers and flower […]
20 Luminous Perennial Flowers That Bloom All Season
If you plan on growing a flower garden, there is no better choice to fill your containers or raised beds than perennials – particularly if you want to take a more low-maintenance approach. Perennials, unlike annuals, do not have to be replanted every year. Instead, you’ll enjoy recurring blooms each and every year, with very […]
20 Best Gardening Hacks for a Spectacular Harvest
Whether it is your first time growing a garden or you’ve been a gardener since childhood, these gardening hacks are a must. I love that this list has something for every level of gardener. Plus, it has some fun ideas that just add beauty or fun to your garden experience. Make sure to check out […]
9 Smart Ways to Use Eggshells in Your Garden
Looking for some creative eggshell uses in the garden? You’ve come to the right place. There’s nothing quite like a morning batch of scrambled eggs to get you going first thing. But what if, instead of throwing the leftover eggshells in the trash, you could find a better way to use them? Believe it or […]