This time of year always has me excited about spending more time outdoors and of course that includes gardening in the yard. Even if you don't have a space of your own to use for gardening, you can create your own oasis with container gardening. Great for vegetables, fruit and … [Read more...]
Building a Pergola with Trellis Screens
One of the design elements that our landscape designer proposed was Building a Pergola Trellis to screen our trash cans. As soon as I saw the magazine clipping that she gave me, I was in love with the idea. Clipping from WoodMagazine.com I decided to make a few modifications … [Read more...]
Backyard Landscaping Update
Things have been busy in our yard. There's been lots of mud and dust flying around. I figured you'd like an update on our backyard landscaping. Put on your boots and let's get dirty! If you remember, I had big plans to give our back yard a face lift using Belgard stone … [Read more...]
Backyard Landscaping Plans
I know many of you come to my blog for exciting and inspiring ideas. I love showing you beautiful spaces and makeovers. Sadly, today I have to show you the ugly side of our house. Our backyard is quite a sight. It's been on our "want to do" list for years. The landscape timbers … [Read more...]
Lowe’s Spring Makeover Tour
Have you been following all the Lowe's Spring Makeovers? There were 10 in all, and each one is truly a miraculous transformation. If you remember, there were 10 bloggers who were sent to 10 different areas that were hardest hit by this past winter. We all combed through hundreds … [Read more...]
Lowe’s Spring Makeover Reveal
**This project and post has been sponsored by Lowe's Home Improvement. They are a company that works hard to give back to the community. I am honored to have been given the opportunity to make a difference in one family's life. Thank you, Lowe's!** You guys, there is one … [Read more...]
Dragonfly Garden Decor using a Wire Whisk + Skewer
Summertime is coming and I'm enjoying spending more time in our garden. I'm always looking for cute craft ideas that I can do with the kids while school is out. When I saw this great idea for making a wire whisk dragonfly on Morena's Corner, I knew I had to try it. I altered … [Read more...]
DIY Firepit and Seating
Firepits are very popular right now. You can purchase a simple firepit at your local home improvement store, or put in a little sweat equity and create a DIY Firepit with Seating. When we had several hardwood trees taken down in our yard, I asked the tree guy to cut some of … [Read more...]
Lowe’s Spring Makeover Plans
I'm super amped to give you an update on the Lowe's Spring Makeover plans. If you recall, Lowe's was partnering with these bloggers heroes to come to the rescue of a few homeowners: All Things G&D | Beneath My Heart | Brooklyn Limestone | City Farmhouse | DIY Playbook | The … [Read more...]
How to Install a Birdhouse on a Post #DIYCourage
Hey y'all! I'm back with another easy tutorial. This is another #DIYCourage project sponsored by Duluth Trading Co. Do you love birds? Want to add some birdhouses to your property without attaching them to trees? Today I'm going to share a super simply DIY project that will make … [Read more...]
How to Build a Temporary Pergola
This tutorial to build a temporary pergola is perfect for a wedding, photo shoot, for some shade, or for your garden if you are okay with it not lasting forever. My sister and I constructed it for our Thompson's WaterSeal Bali Dream Deck to provide some romance and shade from … [Read more...]
Heart Shaped Topiary
The season of love is upon us. Have you embraced it? Or are you struggling to find something cute but not cutesy. Or something non-red or pink? Today I have a tutorial to show you how easy it is to create a heart shaped topiary. Keep it for yourself or give it to the one you … [Read more...]
WORX JawSaw Product Review
A few months ago WORX sent me their WORX Lithium Cordless Chainsaw with Extension Pole for a product review. Our property is very wooded and we have so many trees that I've lost count. I do know that they need pruning and maintaining on a regular basis (at least every six … [Read more...]
How to Identify Yellow Jackets and Protect from Being Stung
Summertime is here and I can't keep shoes on the kids... ...or clothes for that matter. I think my kids inherited it from me. I have fond memories of running around our backyard as a child barely clothed. I also have a not so fond memory of stumbling upon a yellow … [Read more...]
3 Step Little Red Wagon Planter
Container gardening is easy and great for instant color gratification. But, it's especially fun to find "unconventional" objects to use as a planter. You may have noticed my little red wagon planter in the Landscaping 101 post. My 3 Step Little Red Wagon Planter is sure to bring … [Read more...]
Landscaping 101 – Tools, Planting and Adding Color
When we bought our first home 13 years ago, we were lured by the idea of having at least half an acre of land. Little did we know that it would involve LOTS and LOTS of yard work. Over the years we've learned several tips and tricks to creating beautiful landscaping that will … [Read more...]