Creating a butterfly garden can be just the kind of do-it-yourself project that is worthy of your energy and your […]
Author: Jane Purnell
Jane Purnell is an artist, writer, and nature lover. She enjoys teaching readers about the importance of eco-friendly lawn care, integrated pest management, biodiversity, and sustainable landscaping.
Landscaping Blocks: 18 Ways to Use Them in Your Yard
With fast and easy installation, landscaping blocks are an excellent way to spruce up a flower bed, hill, or backyard. […]
21 Flowering Perennials to Add Color in Gardens
You love how marigolds, cornflowers, and begonias brighten up your landscape, but replanting these annuals every season takes time and […]
20 Beautiful Flowering Vines for Your Yard
Perennials in the flower beds? Check. Annuals in ceramic pots? Check. A backyard trellis tunnel of white roses, hydrangea climbing […]
20 Water Feature Ideas to Add to Your Yard
Trickling waterfalls, birdbaths, mesmerizing fountains –– these 20 outdoor water feature ideas bring serene ambiance straight to your backyard. From […]
22 Trellis Ideas that are Simple and Easy
Unblemished vegetables, masterful centerpieces, and sound-absorbing privacy screens –– creative trellis ideas hold the secret to many sought-after landscape hacks. […]
How to Landscape With River Rock
River rock, featuring 50 shades of grays, beiges, and browns, can transform your home landscape into a natural beauty. But […]
Pros and Cons of Rubber Mulch in Your Landscaping
Rubber mulch is long-lasting and can be a safer surface for your child’s backyard playground, but recycled tire chunks have […]
Rock Garden Design: Stones, Water, Plants
If a rock is a rock, then two rocks must make a rock garden, right? Well, not quite. Also known […]
How to Winterize a Garden (in 12 Easy Steps)
Your hardy bulbs are snug in their beds, and it’s time for your vegetable garden’s long winter’s nap. Let’s scrub […]