Garden

Marginal plants such as bacopa or water lilies, which can be planted in shallow areas of the pond or in pots submerged in the pond. Floating plants such as water hyacinth or water lettuce, which grow on top of the water with their roots dangling in the water. Submerged plants …

Look for roots On a mature vine, look just below the leaf or stem/vine for a small brown root node. These little tubers are the key to propagating pothos. You’ll want to cut off a couple of inches of the healthy stem just before a node and include a node …

  Tulips normally start to emerge from the ground in late winter or early spring. Unless incredibly mild weather causes premature growth in winter, the danger is not as great as it may seem. Tulips (and daffodils) are also fairly cold tolerant. If freezing winter temperatures return, however, it can …

Fairy gardens are so much fun and you just won’t believe how easy they are to make. In fact, I’ve rounded up 20 magical DIY fairy gardens to help you add wonder to your home and garden. All of these are so easy to DIY and will instantly enhance your …

Growing a succulent garden is easy and immensely satisfying. Having evolved in some of the world’s harshest conditions, succulents are vigorous plants that require very little water. The biggest challenge when learning how to grow succulents is to avoid excessive care. These plants do not do well if they are …

African violets not only produce beautiful flowers, but are easy to grow and can live for decades. Here’s how to grow them in your home or office. Plant African violets in African violet pots filled with Miracle-Gro® Indoor Potting Mix. Water and feed with Miracle-Gro® Blooming Houseplant Food. Divide the …

Outdoor spaces increase your home’s livable square footage, so it’s important to take advantage of the extra room. Even if you have a small porch, there are great opportunities to turn your porch into a beautiful living room. Turning a small porch into a stylish and functional outdoor space is …

I was openly skeptical when I signed up for a workshop on how to make mosaic stepping stones, as I had never even been able to put together a basic puzzle. But peer pressure from my gardening buddies, Linda Beutler and Nancy Goldman, prevailed, and we went to class. Within …

I realize that this type of garden design is not for everyone. I think there’s a fine line between adding a little whimsy and making things look dope. For me, I draw the line at using bathroom parts or car parts. Lol! But really everyone has their own style and …

From snowmen to Santa, to reindeer to nativity scenes, there really is an endless amount of Christmas motifs to choose from when decorating the inside of your house for Christmas. I wanted to create a huge list of Christmas decorations that you can go through and make sure you have …

  For nonstop color, always include lots of interesting foliage in your garden. As flowers come and go, these spectacular plants will keep your garden colorful even when they are not blooming.   Hosta These shade-loving perennials will brighten up even the dullest spot with their beautiful foliage. Depending on …

Despite the fact that succulents are touted as some of the easiest plants to grow in your home, they can actually be tricky little devils to keep alive. Trust me I know! Sometimes, for what may seem like no reason at all, they begin to wither and die, and with …

These free pergola plans will help you build that much-needed structure in your backyard to provide shade, cover your hot tub, or simply define an outdoor space into something special. You’ll find a wide variety of pergolas shapes and styles here as well as plans for both freestanding and deck …

Make a beautiful pumpkin flower arrangement for your fall decor this season! It’s an easy DIY centerpiece that’s perfect for entertaining, thanksgiving, or even a great hostess gift idea. We love all things pumpkin this time of year, especially treats like Pumpkin Pecan Cake and Pumpkin Snack Cake with Cream …

Take advantage of the abundance of pumpkins this fall to create a stunning vibrant arrangement of colorful succulents. This project comes together in minutes with some moss and glue. Your pumpkin succulent centerpiece will look just as beautiful sitting on a porch as it does on a dining room table, …

The variety of patterns is amazing, with solid colors, splashes, spots, stripes, stains, borders and veins. Color intensity varies depending on sunlight, heat sensitivity and other conditions. The term “sun coleus” refers to selections that tolerate more sun. The varieties with dark leaves tend to tolerate more sun, while lighter …

Are you desperate for some color in your garden after a long winter? If so, you’re in luck! There are plenty of early spring flowers that will add a pop of color to your landscape. And these purples are some of my favorites! They are the perfect color complement to …

While properly landscaping your yard isn’t technically the same as decorating your yard, it’s just as (if not more!) important. That’s because the right greenery lays the foundation for the rest of your outdoor environment’s ambiance. Sure, you can set the mood with strings of lights and some garden stakes. …

The projects below are sorted into four separate categories. While these outdoor crafts may be better suited for the summer, depending on where you live, you may be able to leave them outside year-round. Whether you want a colorful garden look or a vintage, rustic vibe, there’s something for your …

Choosing the right table decor starts with a few decisions: Do you want something minimalist and low-key or do you go for a centerpiece that really sings? Do you go for natural flowers or oversized handmade ceramics? Here we have collected some of our favorite ideas that can be up …