Succulents are a creative gardener's dream! They come in all sorts of shapes, sizes, and colors, and they thrive so well planted in so many different containers that you can come up with a million unique ways to grow and display these sweet little plants. Whether you want to grow them outdoors or in ... Read More about Succulents So Many Ways! Creative Projects that Celebrate Succulents
Search Results for: succulents
The Essential Guide to Growing Happy + Healthy Succulents
Succulents have been all the rage for quite awhile now, and for good reason. They are beautiful, interesting, and easy to care for if you know a few simple rules. They are often used as decor both indoors and out, yet that doesn’t mean that they ARE decor (ie: meant to be set on a fireplace mantle ... Read More about The Essential Guide to Growing Happy + Healthy Succulents
Seed Paper Card Designs: Freebird and Succulents
Making seed paper is one of my favorite crafts. You would never know from the organic look of this artisan paper that the materials come from such humble beginnings. I showed the steps for how to make homemade seed paper using a DIY mold and decal fashioned from two-dollar frames and shredded bills ... Read More about Seed Paper Card Designs: Freebird and Succulents
Overwinter Succulents to Keep Them Beautiful All Year Long
With succulents at the height of popularity, there is now a great variety of interesting new plants available for the home garden. There are so many beautiful and decorative specimens, you very well may have collected some succulents that you would like to grow for years to come. This is how I ... Read More about Overwinter Succulents to Keep Them Beautiful All Year Long
How to Paint Watercolor Succulents the Easy Way
Have you ever wanted to learn how to paint the easy way? I love the look of watercolor painting but I admit that I find it a bit intimidating to get started with. It's probably been 20 years since I dabbled in the light touch of water and paint, finding myself more at home with forgiving acrylics. ... Read More about How to Paint Watercolor Succulents the Easy Way
Decorate Your Fall Table with Succulents, Air Plants, and Pumpkins
I've had my eye on wood boxes as a table centerpiece for a fall table a while now. I keep seeing these stuffed with candles and natural elements, dressing up the the table, and looking rustic-chic. This is my version using a wood liquor box, succulents, air plants, and pumpkins. I've been ... Read More about Decorate Your Fall Table with Succulents, Air Plants, and Pumpkins
Thrifty Gardening: How to Divide Succulents
If your succulents are starting to look a little scraggly or maybe sending out a bunch of offshoots, it's a great time to easily and inexpensively increase your collection by using this guide on how to divide, propagate, and replant succulents. How to Divide Succulents Dividing Sedum Plants Some ... Read More about Thrifty Gardening: How to Divide Succulents
Give Your Plants their Best Start with these Soil Recipes
The health of your plant begins with the soil it’s planted in. No matter how lush and beautiful the plant is, it won't stay that way if it is planted in the wrong soil and does not get the nutrition, pH level, or moisture drainage that it needs, so start from the ground up with these perfect soil ... Read More about Give Your Plants their Best Start with these Soil Recipes
The Best of Garden Therapy 2017
It’s time for the annual wrap-up post where I’ll share Garden Therapy's best of 2017 with a list of the 25 most popular posts of the past year. I also have a few personal highlights to share from the amazing travel and events I was lucky enough to take part in over the course of the ... Read More about The Best of Garden Therapy 2017
Light Up the Holidays with These Creative Candle Projects
With the sun setting so early, winter can make you feel like it is dark all the time (especially if you live in a rainy climate like Vancouver, where even the daytime can be very dark and gray). Lighting candles is a surefire way to brighten up the winter and bring a feeling of warmth and cheer to ... Read More about Light Up the Holidays with These Creative Candle Projects
Creative Holiday Gifts that Gardenistas Will Love
The holidays are coming up, which means it’s time to find the perfect gifts for all the special people in your life. This year, try giving gifts inspired by nature that bring the calming beauty of the garden indoors. We just love all of the unique, crafty stuff there is to be found on Etsy, so we ... Read More about Creative Holiday Gifts that Gardenistas Will Love
What You Need to Know to Winterize Your Water Feature
Water features are wonderful—they provide interesting color and texture, a place for beneficial wildlife to cool off and have a drink, and the sound of running water is soothing to listen to. It’s important to take proper care of your water feature, especially as winter comes on. Here is what I do ... Read More about What You Need to Know to Winterize Your Water Feature