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