This snowman wall hanging is a rustic Christmas decoration that is made from an old kitchen door frame. It is super easy to make and looks great hanging on the shutters at our front door entry. I have a huge collection of both snowmen and Santa Claus Christmas decorations. Our family room really gets into…
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Front Porch Decor for Fall – Autumn Entry Decorating Ideas
Venice Beach Canals in Los Angeles – Canal Historic District – With Photos!
With a name like Venice Beach Canals, one could be forgiven for thinking that they are visiting Italy. However, the Venice Canal Historic district landmark tourist attraction is located in Los Angeles, California! This series of man made canals with adjacent walkways give visitors to the area a chance to peek “up close and personal”…
Venice Canals Photo Gallery – Historic District in Los Angeles
This Venice Canals Photo Gallery page gives many photos of the historic canal district of Venice Beach in California. We spent a day there, exploring the Venice Beach Canals and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. I took so many photos and not all of them made it to the main post on the attraction. These photos will…
Creative Gardening Ideas – 20+ Recycled Garden Decor Ideas
I love to recycle existing items from around the house for my garden decor ideas. Creative gardening ideas really appeal to the whimsical side of me. I must admit that I am not a normal gardener. I don’t enjoy conventional landscape plans. I don’t invest in fancy garden structures or planters. To me, garden…
Care of Caladium plants – Varieties – Overwintering – Flowers – and More
Caladium tubers are one of the stars of a shade garden because of their brightly colored tropical foliage and rare flower appearance. These tips for the care of caladium plants will help you get the most out of them. If you have a shady patio location, caladiums can be grown in pots or containers. In…
Watermelon Facts – [Sunlight Needs – Varieties – Trivia and Questions]
Are you aware that this summer treat is not really a fruit? Get a few growing tips and find out the answers to other questions with this list of fun watermelon facts. 25 Watermelon Facts that Will Surprise You A staple at all summer picnics and barbecues, the watermelon is the most popular melon consumed…
Controlling Sicklepod Weed – How to Get Rid of Cassia Senna Obtusifolia
Sicklepod (Cassia Senna obtusifolia) is an annual legume that appears in the spring with yellow flowers and long pods. It is invasive and can cause havoc in cotton, corn and soybean fields. Read on to get some tips for controlling sicklepod. Sometimes plants appear in your garden by way of seeds in new mulch for…
Watermelon Varieties – Understanding Different Types of Watermelons
I love watermelons. They are sweet, juicy, messy to eat, and remind me of summer like nothing else does. But did you know that there are many watermelon varieties which you probably haven’t even heard of? Types of Watermelons There are more than 50 watermelon varieties grown around the world. Because of the number of…
Hosta Wheee! – Variegated Slug Resistant Hosta Plant
This slug resistant hosta is called hosta wheee! As the name suggests, the look of this fun plant is whimsical with an extremely ruffled foliage habit. A recent trip around the JR Raulston Arboretum provided me with a magnificent look at their collection of hostas. I have a large varieties of hostas in my shade…
Dracaena Surculosa – Tips for Growing Dracaena Gold Dust Plant
Dracaena surculosa is a gorgeous plant. It has glossy green leaves and white and yellow splotches over the leaf surface. One can easily see from this photo why it has the common name Dracaena Gold Dust. Botanical facts about Dracaena Surculosa Dracaena surculosa is native to the western tropical Africa rain forest region. Family: Asparagaceae…
Crassula Ovata ‘Hobbit’ – Tips for Growing Hobbit Jade Plant
Crassula Ovata ‘Hobbit’ is a small shrubby tender succulent that is popular with followers of J.R.R. Tolkien. because of the shape of its leaves. Grow the Hobbit Jade plant if you enjoy succulents with an unusual look. Crassulae are a genus of succulents that are often seen at garden centers. They come in many forms…
Hosta Companion Plants – Growing Hostas with Shade Loving Plants
Hostas are well known for their delightful foliage that looks wonderful as border plants or in mass plantings. But what do you grow with them? This list of hosta companion plants will help you fill in those borders with other shade loving plants. Every experienced gardener knows how important foliage plants are in the garden. …
Growing Sunflower Plants – Sunflower Care Tips for Big Beautiful Blooms
Growing Sunflower plants is one of the really fun parts of summer time gardening. These cheery sun-facing flowers are a delight to gardeners who wish to attract birds. What are sunflower plants? Sunflowers (Helianthus annuus) are a member of the Aster family. These big annuals are very easy to grow, which makes them a very popular…
Foxglove Biennial – Digitalis – Caring for Foxglove Plants
Foxglove biennial plants are spectacular to view. The term biennial means that the plant will grow for two years and then mainly die off. Caring for foxglove is easy – just give it part sun/part shade and evenly moist soil and you’ll be rewarded with these gorgeous flowers. Under favorable conditions, the foxglove plant will…
Pruning Hellebores – Tips for Lenten Rose Maintenance
Hellebores are a long blooming perennial plant that needs very little in the way of maintenance but it does get a bit ragged looking at times of the year. Pruning hellebores will keep your Lenten rose looking its best all year long. What is a hellebore? Hellebore is a herbaceous evergreen perennial plant that has…
Hosta Cat and Mouse – Miniature Dwarf Hosta – Perfect for Rock Gardens
DIY Succulent Arrangement – Dish Garden – Centerpiece – Planter
One of the best things about succulents is their size. It makes them ideal for a dish garden with mixed varieties. This DIY Succulent Arrangement comes together in just minutes and looks wonderful as a table centerpiece. This post may contain affiliate links. I earn a small commission, at no extra cost to you if…
Shallots vs Onions – What is the Difference? and How to Use Them
There are many onion varieties so it’s easy to get confused about them. A common question that I get asked is “are shallots and onions the same?” This guide to shallots vs onions will answer not only this question but will also show how shallots are different from other onion types. This post may contain affiliate links.…
Sage Plant Care – Tips for Growing Garden Sage
Osiria Rose Care – How to Take Care of Osiria Rose Bushes
Hosta Yellow Splash Rim – Plant this Rapid Grower in Shade Gardens
This quick growing hosta plant is called Hosta ‘Yellow Splash Rim’. It is easy to see where the common name comes from by looking at the colorful leaf margins of the plant. I recently toured the JR Raulston Arboretum and had a great time looking at their shade garden which included many hosta plants. I…
Bear’s Paw Succulent – Cotyledon Tomentosa
Forsythia Shrub – Tips for Planting, Growing and Pruning Forsythia Plants
A forsythia shrub is one of the first harbingers of spring. Who can resist those cherry yellow blooms that appear about the time that the daffodils poke their heads up? What is a Forsythia Shrub? Forsythia is a genus of flowering plants in the olive family Oleaceae. It is native to Eastern Asia and Southeastern Europe.…
How to Get Rid of Ticks in The Yard – Steps to a Tick Free Garden
Hosta Kiyosumiensis – The Mountain Hosta from Japan
Hosta Kiyosumiensis is a dappled leaf hosta also known as the Mountain Hosta. It is native to Japan. About Hosta Kiyosumiensis The name of this hosta comes from our version of the name of Mount Kiyosumi-yama, a small mountain in Japan with views of Tokyo Bay. The plant grows on this Mountain. In the northern…