River rock, featuring 50 shades of grays, beiges, and browns, can transform your home landscape into a natural beauty. But […]
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.
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 […]
10 Ideas to Landscape Around a Pool in Austin
A cold Dr Pepper in hand, jamming to your favorite Sixth Street band’s tunes, tracking the Longhorns score, and all […]
How to Create a Succulent Garden
Easy, simple, and effortless landscaping doesn’t have to come at a price. Not if you know how to create a […]
How to Build Container Gardens
Basil growing on the windowsill, tomatoes at your doorstep, lavender around the apartment balcony –– these are the pleasures of container […]
Bog Garden: How to Build One
To a small housefly, a bog garden is a deathly, swamp-like jungle. But to gardeners, bog gardens are a fascinating […]
20 Cheap Landscaping Ideas to Improve Your Yard
You don’t have to spend all your green to improve your home’s curb appeal. Beautiful landscapes may look expensive, but […]
How to Make a Rock Garden
Building a rock garden is simple and perfect for first-time gardeners. Once you know how to make a rock garden, […]