As the days get longer and warmer, it’s the perfect time to embark on a new garden project (like a watermelon trellis!), especially as late spring and early summer are ideal for planting summer fruits like watermelons. These large, round, and full-of-flavor fruits offer a ton of health benefits, provide essential refreshment during hot summer …
Welcome to the world of small corner rock gardens! If you’re struggling for inspiration when adding interest and beauty to a corner of your outdoor space, you’re in the right place. We’ve pulled together a tremendous variety of creative and inspiring small corner rock garden ideas, with some fabulous suggestions that will help you transform …
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 when they’re getting started. However, I’ve recently run out of new ideas to make my backyard grape vine trellis designs fit in well with the …
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 or just a striking pop of color, it can be tricky knowing which shrubs to plant. So – let’s explore some of the best evergreen …
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 vibrant, but they can also be low maintenance and long-lasting. Read on to learn more about the different types of trees that bloom with stunning …
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 for you and your kids, friends, or family to enjoy while getting into the holiday mood, and coming up with great ideas is part of …
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 ecosystem, and they’re also pretty fun to have around, but they have some specific needs you’ll need to accommodate if you want them to permanently …
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 an excellent addition to any home, which is what led me down the path to finding the perfect one for my veranda. In my search, …
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 some eerie, scary, sometimes cute, occasionally evil, and horror-movie-themed garden gnomes! Now, while we’re feasting our eyes upon these creepy garden gnomes, let’s spare a …
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 optimistic. Hopefully, our list of funny plant sayings, garden quotes, homesteading gags, and farm wisdom will have you smiling, nodding sagely, or guffawing out loud. …
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, or Eastern piney hills or wetlands, you’ll be happy to know you have many options of stunning flowering shrubs for Texas! This guide shares my …
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 as lovely flowering ornamentals like clematis, a wall of bamboo, or delicious edibles like climbing cucumbers! But – which plants are most suitable for growing …
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 you’re looking for a quick solution to create instant planters or have a load of old barrels around ready to repurpose, we’ve got some breathtaking …
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 immigrating to Canada, you might wonder which locations will satisfy your green thumb. So – let’s look at which Canadian provinces are best for gardeners! …
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 and humid climate can sometimes be a challenge! The weather in this state also means that, whether you live in the northern region, central Florida, …