Looking to start a garden and wondering what to plant? Wondering what plants come back every year? One person is saying plant annuals and another saying perennials are the way to go..? What in the world is the difference between annuals and perennials…this is probably what you are asking yourself? The Difference In short…an Annual…
Are you curious in knowing how you can be of help to the pollinators that visit your garden? There is so much that we can do in our own yards for the native bees, the butterflies, moths, flies, wasps, birds, and more which are responsible for our flowers and food! The National Environmental Education Foundation…
Fall is just around the corner! And with it, many beautiful colors to offer…..so are you ready to transition your yard’s color scheme to the beautiful earth tones that autumn has to offer… yellows, oranges, browns, reds, and purples..? Since a lot of the summer bloomers are coming to an end it is now time…
Need a little color in your yard but at the same time find yourself worried about the dog eating what you plant? Wondering which flowers are safe and which ones are not? This is a common concern amongst pet owners…as I to have worried about the very same thing. None of us want our furry…
Ready to cut down on your household and yard waste, save some money, and greatly improve the quality of your soil , so that you can grow healthy flowers and veggies? Composting will help you to do just that. It is also a fun thing for the kids to be involved in. WHAT IS COMPOST…
Tired of paying for bags upon bags of soil and fertilizer every year for your garden? I was…and this is one reason why I started composting. It is super simple and well worth your time. It will save you money, time, and cut down on your carbon footprint…a win win. Reasons for composting Reason #1….
Interested in BEES? Trying to figure out what to plant that will attract more of these awesome pollinators into your garden? This is great news!…..because not only do the BEES need our help, but all pollinators. They need us to set aside a little space for them in our yards or gardens so that they…
Wondering what gardening tools you need to keep up with your garden? What you need really depends on exactly what you are wanting to do and where….Are you planting shrubs or trees…Trying to completely carve out a new garden space or are you just wanting to plant some flowers in an already established bed? The…
“4 Reasons To Go Organic” Have you been thinking about going organic in your garden, but just not sure if it’s worthwhile, or something that’s even doable for yourself?.. Have you been wondering if this “organic thing” is really beneficial or just all hype or maybe you think it’s more difficult or costly.. After all…what…
Have a spot in your yard that you’ve been wanting to cover-up? or A rock wall that needs a little love or just an accent? or maybe you want to add a border to your existing flowerbed….or for the ones that don’t have a yard to speak of and would just like to fill a…
Have a very shady yard and just don’t know what to plant? …or a spot that gets both sun and shade and you just can’t figure out what would go best, no worries…..below are a list of some great perennials I have put together for you. For me…shade-loving plants offer great textures, unique foliage and…
Excited about summer….about getting to your local nursery to buy some flowers…..in a hurry to add some texture and color to your yard? Well, Spring is here and Summer is just around the corner, so now is the time to pick out some flowers to plant around your home (in your garden or in a…
Trying to figure out whether co-sleeping is right for you or if you want to bed-share? So, if you’re here, then you’re probably a momma or will be one soon and you are serious and looking for answers about co-sleeping with your baby. I am here to help provide you with the pros & cons…