You needn’t let the wet winter swamp your Portland garden party. From testing your soil type to protecting your garden […]
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.
How to Winterize Your Detroit Garden
Winterizing your garden will give you a boost over the Detroit gardeners who skipped out on winter prep and waited […]
25 Practical Retaining Wall Ideas for Extra Curb Appeal
Do you struggle to hold the landscape together when dealing with messy soil erosion, poor curb appeal, and sloping terrain? […]
16 Plants to Grow in Your Water Garden (And 6 to Avoid)
Is your landscape’s water garden looking more like a fish pond than a garden? Are your container water gardens full […]
Water Gardens: Everything You Need to Know
It’s easy to think water gardens are reserved for professional gardeners. Growing plants in the soil can be hard, but […]
Butterfly Garden: How to Design One
Creating a butterfly garden can be just the kind of do-it-yourself project that is worthy of your energy and your […]
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 […]