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
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How to Divide Succulents Through Easy Home Plant Propagation
What's better than succulents? More succulents! And more and more and...okay, so maybe I have a succulent problem, but I wouldn't have it any other way. Dividing succulents to get new succulent plants is simple when you know how to do it. If your succulents are starting to look a little scraggly or ... Read More about How to Divide Succulents Through Easy Home Plant Propagation
Succulents So Many Ways! Creative Projects that Celebrate Succulents
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
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
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
Fall Container Care and Maintenance + DIY Container Ideas
As the season starts to change from the hot long days of summer to the cooler, shorter days of fall you may be wondering what to do with your container gardens. Containers are the perfect way to garden in a small space like a patio or a deck. But containers also make for great features in large ... Read More about Fall Container Care and Maintenance + DIY Container Ideas
Garden Therapy While You Travel: Airbnb Destinations with Gorgeous Gardens
I don't know about you, but whenever I go on a trip, I try to seek out as many gardens as I can. This is partially to get inspiration for my own garden, but it's also because gardens and green spaces make me feel at home. They are a place to relax, recharge, and replenish. My favorite thing in the ... Read More about Garden Therapy While You Travel: Airbnb Destinations with Gorgeous Gardens
Landscaping for Drought: Inspiring Gardens That Save Water
I learned a lot about designing drought-tolerant gardens and xeriscapes while I was vacationing in Osoyoos, BC. The thing that stood out the most was that you can have a colorful garden—full of flowers and wildlife—that requires much less water. Join me on a tour of drought-tolerant landscapes and ... Read More about Landscaping for Drought: Inspiring Gardens That Save Water
Creating a Cozy and Comfortable Outdoor Living Room for Summer Nights
Sponsored Content: A huge thank you to Article for providing me with the furniture for this post. All opinions are my own. Scroll down to the end of this post for a very special giveaway! The following is the story of how an online furniture shopping spree inspired me to create a cozy outdoor ... Read More about Creating a Cozy and Comfortable Outdoor Living Room for Summer Nights
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