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How to install landscape bed black edging

July 17, 2013 Jaime Costiglio 7 Comments

Jaime here from That's My Letter to share an easy project that will make your landscaping look clean and neat. Today we are going to talk about how to install landscape bed black edging. We just moved into a new home with tons of landscaping, it's full and lush and mature … [Read more...]

Contributor, Gardening, Home Maintenance, Landscaping, Landscaping & Gardening, Plants

How to grow Happy Tomatoes

How to Grow an Incredible Crop of Tomatoes

June 12, 2013 Jacque Knowlton 9 Comments

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...]

Gardening, Landscaping, Landscaping & Gardening

How to Recover Outdoor Pillows and a Mini Patio Makeover #LowesCreator

April 1, 2013 Brittany Bailey 13 Comments

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...]

Before and After, cleaning, Decorating, Landscaping, Landscaping & Gardening, Lowe's Creative Idea, Pillows, Plants, Sewing

Easy Potted Clover for St. Patrick’s Day

February 13, 2013 Brittany Bailey 16 Comments

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...]

decor, Decorating, Holiday decorating, Landscaping, Landscaping & Gardening, Plants, Tutorial

How to Patch Spots in Your Grass (The Easy Way)

April 30, 2012 Brittany Bailey 92 Comments

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...]

adfree, Fall Leaves, Landscaping, Landscaping & Gardening

Creative Container Gardening – DIY Talent The Pink Hammer Blog

April 19, 2012 Brittany Bailey 9 Comments

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...]

Guests, Home Decor, Landscaping, Landscaping & Gardening, Plants

How to Root Plant Clippings

April 11, 2012 Brittany Bailey 48 Comments

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...]

Landscaping, Landscaping & Gardening, Plants

Installing Your Own Sprinkler System

March 19, 2012 Brittany Bailey 30 Comments

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...]

DIY, DIY tools, Landscaping, Landscaping & Gardening, Plumbing, repair, Tutorial

How to Grow a Better Lawn – Grass Seeds DO Make the Difference

March 16, 2012 Brittany Bailey 39 Comments

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...]

Do It Yourself, Landscaping, Landscaping & Gardening

How to Make a Fire Pit in an Afternoon

October 20, 2011 Brittany Bailey 9 Comments

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...]

Contest, DIY, fireplace, Landscaping, Landscaping & Gardening

Landscaping for FREE or How to Organize a Plant Swap

October 12, 2011 Brittany Bailey 21 Comments

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...]

Landscaping, Landscaping & Gardening, Plants

Creating an Outdoor Oasis – Guest Post by Frugal with a Flourish

February 20, 2011 Brittany Bailey 7 Comments

Yesterday we had a 78F day in NC. I spent most of the day raking leaves out of our planter beds. I was so thrilled to see little green plants poking through the soil. I don't know about you, but I am sooooo ready for Spring! Old man winter better be packing his bags pronto. In … [Read more...]

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