Well, ‘yellow’ there! As a lifelong naturalist and outdoorsman, I have a deep respect for all trees, especially those huge, old woodland champions that hold a hundred years of stories. Yes, I am definitely a dendrophile, a lover of all trees. But do you know what’s even more refreshing than the lovely green foliage of …
Super low maintenance, tough, resilient, AND pretty flowers? Yep, that’s right. These spectacular flowering succulents are the perfect plants to make your gardening life easier (and more beautiful). Both cacti and succulents prefer a hot and dry environment with a rainy season to bloom to their full potential. Still, they can be a great addition …
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 …
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 …
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 some other beautiful flowering shrubs that are easy to grow. I promise there’ll be 1 (or 10) you want to add to your garden! I’ll …
If you have a sloped garden, it is very likely that you will consider putting in some retaining walls. Make it beautiful with these stunning cascading plants for retaining walls! Cascading plants are also gorgeous in hanging baskets – hang one everywhere; the patio, the bathroom, the bedroom! Retaining walls can be a great way …
The Christmas cactus is a highly decorative, resilient houseplant that looks its best during the holiday season. Consequently, it is a popular seasonal gift worldwide. Besides the exciting looks of its segmented, droopy “body,” this succulent will reward you with bright, colorful blooms if you provide it with just a bit of adequate care. However, …
Many of us will receive a Christmas cactus as a gift during the holidays or want to give one as a gift. It’s easy (and free) to grow new plants from this gorgeous blooming plant by learning how to propagate a Christmas cactus. It’s easier than you think! Christmas cacti look beautiful nestled atop your …
While the landscape varies considerably across the state, the one constant thing is the pride and bold personality of everything Texan. The state is immense and timeless, but it has a variety of climatic regions. You should plan carefully to ensure that your landscape is suitable for the conditions in your area. If you are …
Flowering trailing plants can make your heart happy! The best love stories start with flowers – and most occasions improve dramatically with flowers! We use flowering plants around our homes and gardens to add beauty and color to the space of our homesteads. But what about flowering trailing plants and flowers? Trailing flowering plants are …