With the official start of summer in the rearview mirror, it’s totally natural that we will start spending more time enjoying the outdoors and our own backyards. If you need a little inspiration on how to spruce up your outdoor living space, then you’ve come to the right place! This article is written from the …
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By the time this post reaches your eyes, many of us will be at the onset of our growing season, which is such an exciting time for those with green thumbs! Of course, not all of us are savvy when it comes to growing our own food, so this list is designed to help pick …
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As most of us are probably anxiously awaiting spring and the start of the growing season, we may be pondering what to include in our gardens this year. We might get stumped, leaving it at tomatoes, peppers, lettuce, and some herbs. But take a look at the grocery store, and note that there may be …
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For over 30 million Americans, 50 million Europeans, and millions more around the globe one of the best perks about the holidays is bringing the outdoors in with the fresh fir scent of a Christmas tree! With live trees being especially popular this year to add a little extra cheer to our homes, this might …
You’ve put in some hard work in developing the perfect nighttime routine for yourself; taking the time for skincare, reading, planning for the next day, or whatever puts you in the position to be your best self, day after day. Similarly, there are some key tasks that your landscape will appreciate as it goes dormant …
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Who doesn’t love a good celestial event shared with loved ones? Back in August of 2017, I had the rare opportunity to view the Great American Eclipse with my younger sister, who just so happened to live in the path of totality a.k.a. the thin path across the continent where the sun would be completely …
There is often a lot of confusion around pruning this Southern classic. When do I prune? Do I prune the stems to the ground? Isn’t pruning going to prevent my hydrangea from blooming? The answers to these questions are often solved by focusing on what type of hydrangea you are aiming to prune. The most …
You may have noticed a growing trend among your neighbors, all of a sudden, they’re outside in their yards planting summer flowers. They come home from your local home improvement retailer every weekend with a truck laden with lumber and other home upgrades. This has you wondering, is there something I’m supposed to be doing? …
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Since most of us are safe at home these days, it may be the perfect time to spruce up the space you spend the most time in with an indoor plant. While many in warmer areas are planting outside, there are several advantages to having an indoor plant in your home. An indoor plant can …
Author’s Disclaimer: This article is written from the perspective of gardening in the U.S. Southeast. While I am writing from Zone 7, the information in this article can generally apply to any region. If you have questions you can either leave a comment below or contact your local garden retailer. In warmer regions where there …
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