This recycled bird bath is now being put to use as a great looking plant stand. You’ll never believe how it came to be! My husband is the king of finding things that I can recycle to use in my garden. Last year, it was a set of musical instruments that made a great garden …
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These rustic succulent planters will show you how to use ordinary items to display your plants for a casual look. For the last few years, I have been experimenting more and more with succulents. These drought-tolerant plants can really take the heat and can be potted up in so many ways. If you love succulents as …
Mother’s Day is right around the corner and spring has us out in our gardens. That made me think about a project for ways to transform your garden with mom in mind. I’m sure many of my readers are looking for something wonderful to give to their mothers for this special day. After all, it …
If you garden a lot, you will likely have a run-in with poison ivy at some point. These natural ways to treat poison ivy will help you beat the itch. Leaves of three, leave them be. That is the old saying for dealing with poison ivy. If you garden a lot, you will most likely, …
These frugal seed starting pots and containers make use of household items and do the job of starting seeds for annuals and perennials just fine! Some plants need a long time to mature. Others, like bell peppers, need extra time to turn red. Starting seeds ahead of planting time helps! I love this time of …
These DIY newspaper seed pots cost almost nothing and make perfect containers for your seeds. They are a fun budget garden project that the kids will love. Starting seeds indoors in the late winter and early spring really increases the time that you can enjoy your vegetable garden in the growing season. Some plants need …
These early spring garden projects will get a jump start on your garden and will get you outside too! From lawn care ideas to tips for growing perennials in the spring, i’ve got you covered. I know that in most parts of the country, the ground is still covered with snow, but as any good …
These eco-friendly cardboard tube seed starting pots began their life in a gift wrapping roll. Did you know that the tubes which are on the inside of a roll of wrapping paper can do double duty in your garden when the paper is gone? These little pots are one of my favorite DIY garden ideas …
I like to be ready to hit the ground running in the spring, so I thought it would be a good time to start thinking ahead with these lawn care tips. Even though there is snow on the ground in many parts of the country, it’s never too early to start thinking ahead to spring. …
Now that the temperatures have dropped and the holidays have gone, I decided that a winter door swag makeover was in order. I have a wreath, or door swag on my front door year-round. The door has an oval glass panel in it and putting a swag there gives me a bit of extra privacy …
My North Carolina winter garden is a sight to behold right now. Winter storm Jonas has been all in the news this week. It left a blanket of snow and ice from the South in the US right up the corridor to New England. Winter storm Jonas may break some records on the east coast! …
This project for a festive ice skates door swag dresses up my entry for the holidays and has a country feel to it that I love. We changed our front door this summer, and now have an oval glass panel on the front entry. The shape means that I no longer use round wreaths for …
This autumn makeover is perfect for Halloween and with a few adjustments in a couple of weeks, it will go right through Thanksgiving. I love everything about autumn. When the temperatures start to fall, I know that good things are right around the corner. Having three fun holidays in a row gives me so many …
This budget friendly fall patio makeover can be put together in just a few minutes and sets the mood from Halloween right through to Thanksgiving. I am giddy right now. The temperatures have finally dropped and the leaves are starting to change color. MY TIME OF YEAR! Living in NC is hard on a gardener …
These creative ideas for fall decorations make use of the natural colors and textures that we find outside in nature. Most can be put together for very little cost and expense. Ever since I was a little girl, I have loved the change from summer to autumn. I love all of the seasons but there …
When summer rolls around, you can easily see the effects of winter moisture on your home. These before and after power washing photos show quite a difference! It’s been a busy summer for my husband and me. Power washing the exterior of our house and surrounding areas was one of this summer’s biggest projects. I …
Keep these power washing tips in mind while you tackle the project and your home will be like new in no time at all. If you have been reading my blog for a while, you will know that my husband Richard and I love to do labor intensive projects that really make a difference in …
These tips to Create Curb Appeal will not only jazz up your entry but may also increase the value of your home. There is a saying that one can only have one first impression. That saying applies to the front of your home as well as to your personality or appearance. The front door and …
This DIY Succulent Strawberry Planter is a great way to display a variety of succulents in one planter so that each plant has its own special space. If you love succulents as much as I do, you will want to check out my guide for buying succulents. It tells what to look for, what to …
This DIY hose pot project will give you a place to put your hose and will also add a decorative touch to your garden bed. Hoses are a necessity for any well cared for garden, but they often end up messy, tangled and full of kinks from sitting out on your lawn or garden bed. …
One of my favorite pair of pruners for heavier garden work is my ratcheting pruners. They are also known as ratchet hand pruners, and make light work of heavy tasks. It does not matter if you have one small hydrangea bush or a yard full of garden beds. At some point, you will need to …
Many homeowners have smaller yards, but would still like to enjoy the benefits of homegrown vegetables. For them, gardening with raised garden beds may be the answer. Vegetable gardening normally requires large plots of land in order to get good harvests. But this is not always possible in today’s world. This is where raised garden …
If your mailbox has seen its better days, like mine had, it might be time for a mail box makeover! Nothing creates a first impression in your front yard more than a well detailed and maintained mailbox. Unfortunately, mine was an eyesore and needed a lot of TLC, so I recently spent the afternoon giving …
Follow my 30 tips for a great vegetable garden harvest, and you will be bringing in baskets of fresh vegetables all summer long this year. Do you have a great vegetable harvest, or is yours just so so this year? Summer is that time of the year when vegetables are starting to really show up in …
This year, we spent the summer on a garden make over. I thought it would be fun to share the tips that I learned during the process. It’s that time again. Time to transform one of my garden beds that just won’t seem to keep to a single design. I call it my “what will …
My latest project is this old book case garden make over that adds color to my garden bed and becomes a great place to store garden tools. I love to re-purpose tired and dilapidated old furniture and household goods. It is fun to think outside the box and come up with a new way to …