Garden Ideas

Although they used to grow grapes without a trellis in the old days, I prefer my grapes on a dedicated grape vine trellis (also known as a grape arbor), especially …

If you wish to add a real showstopper to your garden, evergreen shrubs with red leaves all year will do the trick. Whether you’re looking for something that can withstand cooler temperatures …

If you’re looking for a way to add a pop of color to your garden or landscape, look no further than trees with purple flowers! Not only are these trees …

A Christmas fairy garden unlocks the magic of the holidays and makes a fabulously festive decoration for any homestead! A fairy garden is also one of the best holiday crafts …

If you want your yard to be full of tiny croaking frogs and toads, you’ll need to know how to attract them. Frogs can be very beneficial to your yard’s …

There’s something about sitting on a white porch swing on a warm day or cool evening, looking out and rocking as the sun rises and sets. Porch swings can be …

Remember The Shining’s “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy?” Well, today, it’s all about play and making your garden look creepy for this year’s Halloween with …

Most everyone knows Murphy’s Law. Anything that can go wrong will go wrong. And at the worst time! Those of us who garden suspect that Murphy is a bit too …

If you call Texas home, especially the drier regions, you may wonder if you can enjoy showy, flowering displays in your gardens. Whether you live in the grasslands, arid deserts, …

If you want to use your linear and vertical gardening space creatively, you may wonder about the best plants to grow against a fence. Well, you have many options! Such …

Check out these whiskey barrel planter ideas! Whiskey barrel planters are a fun and easy way to create a splash of color and greenery around your yard. And homestead!  Whether …

Canada may have a reputation for being cold, but let me reassure you, it is possible to garden in every province in the Great White North. But if you’re considering …

There are so many Florida backyard landscape ideas that it can be challenging to work out which way to go. But – overall, as a Floridian, you’re lucky! The hot …

These are my favorite, easiest, and most beautiful flowering shrubs for zones 7 and 8. I’ve included the gorgeous Hydrangea, Spireas, Weigela, Viburnum, the amazingly fragrant Tea Olive, Azaleas, and …

Hummingbirds are some of the tiniest and most beautiful garden creatures you can allure to your home and garden. The first time you see one fluttering along your hedge or …