Winterizing your garden will give you a boost over the Detroit gardeners who skipped out on winter prep and waited […]
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.
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 […]
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. […]