Part of the Backyard Transformation Series The last piece of the perimeter project was the back corner. While the rest of the fence line was …
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Polishing Touch on Backyard Update: Mulch With Me
Part of the Backyard Transformation Series Once the plants I’d been adding to the perimeter started to look established and the planting had real …
Layering the Perimeter: How I Built a Lush Garden From Compacted Soil
Part of the Backyard Transformation Series Transforming my backyard took time and happened in waves. Adding new plants to a mostly bare border …
How I Built a Lush Backyard Perimeter Over Time
A backyard transformation can happen all at once, or it can happen slowly. Mine happened the second way — season by season, plant by plant. And I have …
How to Fill a Raised Garden Bed for Cheap (The Lasagna Method)
This post contains affiliate links. Filling a raised garden bed is one of those things that sounds simple until you price it out. A standard 4x8 …
How to Start a Clover Lawn | The Steps I Followed for a Green Lawn
This post contains affiliate links. Grass lawns are high maintenance by design. They need regular mowing, consistent watering, seasonal …
The 7 Things Nobody Tells You Before Buying a Prefab Storage Building
Adding a prefab storage building to my backyard is something I’ve been actively researching lately, and I’m still very much in the discovery phase. …
spring plant care tips: embracing the growing season
As we transition from winter to spring, it's time to shift your plant care routine once again! While spring brings longer days and warmer …
How to Propagate Gasteria “Ox Tongue” (Step by Step)
Gasteria—often called ox tongue because of its thick, textured leaves—is one of the easiest succulents to propagate. Mature plants naturally …
Growing Cabbage in Raised Beds: A Quick Harvest Recap
I recently harvested a couple of heads of cabbage from my raised garden bed after a few months of growth, and wanted to share a quick overview of the …
Backyard Broccoli: Winter Gardening Tips
A few months ago, while browsing the garden section of my local Home Depot, I spotted a tray of broccoli seedlings that caught my eye. I hadn’t …
Planting Kale and Cabbage for Fall: A Garden Update
Fall gardening is in full swing, and this season, I’m focusing on planting cool-weather crops like kale and cabbage. These leafy greens thrive in the …
Shady Backyard Design: Creating a Lush Corner with Shade-Friendly Plants
Transforming an empty corner in my garden into a thriving, shady backyard design has been one of my favorite projects this summer. This particular …
20 Best Houseplants for a Tropical-Inspired Home
Tropical plants are an amazing way to bring nature and beauty indoors. Inspired by tropical travels, these plants can bring faraway beauty into your …