~ Bringing a puppy home is fun, exciting and magical. But while there is a lot of cuteness and cuddles to enjoy, there is also a lot of hard work involved in getting your home ready. The ideal home for most dogs will have an outdoor space to run around, so a garden is a… Continue reading Puppy-Proofing Your Backyard
Category: gardening
Easy Ways to Use those Leftover Garden Vegetables
If you have a ton of garden vegetables left over from a harvesting session, like I do, then you may not want them to go to waste. You may put some in your compositing pile but at the end of the day, if you have perfectly good vegetables then this may seem like all of… Continue reading Easy Ways to Use those Leftover Garden Vegetables
Some Like It Hot
~ Do you ever wonder how to Garden in Arid climates? During my latest move to Florida, such questions were certainly on my mind. Summertime always reminds me of warmth and easy living, running through streets without the stress of heavy closing and simply pure fun. Certainly looking forward to growing and assisting nature in… Continue reading Some Like It Hot
Bottle Brush Tree and Shrub
~ What a scarlet bursting delight to grow around the house. Green leaves with Red Bottle like flowers that attract the multitude of pollinators. You never feel alone, listening to the busy life of bees, observing birds, butterflies, hummingbirds and flying critters that are sapping on red flower juice. There are an upright species and… Continue reading Bottle Brush Tree and Shrub
What Does Your Garden Say About You?
~ What does your garden say about you? Believe it or not, if you own a green space, it will always influence your wellbeing, inner thoughts, connection with the earth and even your property value. Uneven spacing, messy items around the green area and its location all influence the backyard's aesthetics and functionality. Here some interesting factors… Continue reading What Does Your Garden Say About You?
Why The Simplest Options Are Often The Best Ones
When we do anything in life, we like to add a little spice to it. We want to make the things we do make a lasting impression on our soul, nature or other humans. This absolutely applies to our houses and our gardens. When we see a fairly blank canvas, we have that desire to… Continue reading Why The Simplest Options Are Often The Best Ones
Turning The Garden Into The Social Heart Of The House🏡
🌿Gardening is a relaxing, fulfilling way to spend your time out in the rain or sunshine and give your home a little curb appeal. However, it is not for everyone. For those not interested in getting their thumbs green, the potential garden space can feel a little underused. It’s time to put an end to… Continue reading Turning The Garden Into The Social Heart Of The House🏡
Grow Your Own Organic Sprouts
~ How about a little organic and green project right in your own home? Here is a tried and verified sprouting method that works for me every single time. Home Grown Sprouts 101: It all started with a local purchase of Pea shoot Greens, as a snack. Dawned on me that its best and easy to… Continue reading Grow Your Own Organic Sprouts
From Bijou To Beautiful: Making The Most Of A Small Garden
~ They say that good things come in small packages, but not every homeowner would agree. If you have a compact garden, you might think that your options are limited. The good news is that there are myriad ways to make a small yard look bigger. Here are some simple tips to help you create… Continue reading From Bijou To Beautiful: Making The Most Of A Small Garden
Stay Safe in Your Yard This Summer 🔑
~ Who does not love being outdoors in the Summer? Sometimes it might be a little too warm, but even when it's hot, you can still find ways to enjoy yourself. Sunny Summer months allow you to spend more time outside, whether you want to do some gardening or just sit back and relax in… Continue reading Stay Safe in Your Yard This Summer 🔑
8 Ways To Improve Your Property’s Outdoor Appearance
~ Your outdoor space is something that everyone sees before they step inside your home. Whether you consider yourself a gardener or not, boosting your property’s outdoor appearance can have a number of benefits for your household, including the increase of value it brings to your property. So here are tried and true ways to… Continue reading 8 Ways To Improve Your Property’s Outdoor Appearance
How To Get Your Garden Party Ready This Summer
~ Now that we are almost into the Summer months, you are probably thinking about how you can really get the most out of the warm season. You are not alone. After a long Winter spent mostly indoors, it is certainly exciting to get out and spend time outdoors. While enjoying social outings, sometimes, it’s… Continue reading How To Get Your Garden Party Ready This Summer
Curious About Curb Appeal?
~ There are so many ways you can improve your back garden, lawn, yard, vegetable patch or patio, that you could completely forget about the very front face of your property. The front of the house welcomes visitors, including the owners, inviting them to feel safe, loved and secure. The curb appeal of the house… Continue reading Curious About Curb Appeal?
3 Ways To Improve Your Garden: Water, Natural Herbicides, and Compost
~ When we make a decision to grow our own fruit and vegetables, we still have a responsibility to the environment and the ecosystem that surrounds our property. One of the many reasons people chose to grow their own food is to attempt to lessen their carbon footprints on this planet. It is no secret… Continue reading 3 Ways To Improve Your Garden: Water, Natural Herbicides, and Compost
Mother’s Day Invitation
~ Invitation to converse with Mother Earth on Mother's Day. No wonder we call Nature or Earth the “mother” when we consider how much she cares for us and nurtures us, and makes our very lives possible. Like our own mothers, Nature wishes we will do the right thing like she showed us. Today, why not have… Continue reading Mother’s Day Invitation
