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...]
How to install landscape bed black edging
Jaime here from That's My Letter to share an easy project that will make your landscaping look clean and neat.We just moved into a new home with tons of landscaping, it's full and lush and mature AND lacks definition from the grassy yard.With help from the folks at … [Read more...]
How to Grow an Incredible Crop of Tomatoes
Last spring we completed my raised bed stack stone garden. It served as an incredible place for me to try my hand at growing vegetables. I planted green peppers, strawberries, onions, basil, oregano, jalapeños, and 9 tomato plants. Yup, you read that right N-I-N-E tomato plants … [Read more...]
How to Recover Outdoor Pillows and a Mini Patio Makeover #LowesCreator
When Lowe's challenged me to give an outdoor spot a mini-makeover, I knew exactly where to turn my attention.Our small paver patio is where we sit on warm spring days to eat lunch, take a break or sip wine after dark. The winter months wreak havoc on the furniture and the … [Read more...]
Easy Potted Clover for St. Patrick’s Day
Valentine's Day is in one day, right? So, what am I up to? I'm getting ready to celebrate the return of spring and St. Patrick's Day of course.In North Carolina, the trees are starting to bud and a few have flowers. I'm super excited for the arrival of spring. In addition to … [Read more...]
How to Patch Spots in Your Grass (The Easy Way)
Welcome back to the Spring Olympic events. We are here in Handy Stadium which is home to numerous sporting events including: football, soccer, 25 yard dash, off-road cycling and you can't forget father/son wrestling.As you can see, we have yards and yards of pristinely … [Read more...]
Creative Container Gardening – DIY Talent The Pink Hammer Blog
Welcome back to another day of the DIY Talent Parade! Do you see that flurry of pink activity? You know what that means, it is none other than Kelly from The Pink Hammer Blog!Kelly is the gal behind those rockin' pink tools. With a drill in one hand and a hammer in the … [Read more...]
How to Root Plant Clippings
I have a bush in our yard that is a pure delight to me.It has the distinguished honor of being the first flowering plant in our landscaping after a long winter. In the winter, it has pretty dark shiny evergreen foilage. When these little white blossoms open, they produce … [Read more...]
Installing Your Own Sprinkler System
Last week I shared with you how to grow a better lawn based on what I learned from my education at Pennington Seed. Part of growing a more beautiful lawn is learning how to water it properly. Did you know that the majority of homeowners overwater their lawn and plants? Typically … [Read more...]
How to Grow a Better Lawn – Grass Seeds DO Make the Difference
Last week I flew to Portland, OR to get an education on grass seed at Pennington Seed. I learned a lot more than I ever imagined you could learn about those little seeds. I am so grateful for the opportunity and the time that Pennington Seed took to share this information with … [Read more...]
How to Make a Fire Pit in an Afternoon
With the arrival of Autumn, I am looking forward to some fires in our fire pit and — of course — some S'mores! I made a fire pit in an afternoon last year after we had 14 trees taken down (boo hoo!) Sadly, they were dying or diseased. But, I was able to turn a negative into a … [Read more...]
Landscaping for FREE or How to Organize a Plant Swap
Do you want to give your landscaping a face lift? Are you tired of the builder's grade boxwoods in your front yard, but you don't really have the money to buy new plants. You shouldn't have to! Get new plants, bushes, flowers, seeds, bulbs and more for FREE! Plus, I guarantee you … [Read more...]