How to Clean Ceramic Houseplant and Garden Planters

I love gardening and that includes growing a lot of plants inside and outside of my home. A lot of our plants are planted directly into the ground while others are grown in planters and containers. I love planters that are made out of all kinds of different materials...especially pottery like the … [Read more...]

Glass Vase and Bowl Mushroom Garden Yard Art

Looking to add some color and design to your flower garden this year? If so, I've got the perfect FRUGAL garden yard art project for you! Today's craft project was made with upcycling a glass vase and a glass bowl. Don't have any? Head to Dollar Tree, they have plenty at $1.25 each. This toadstool … [Read more...]

Decorative Garden Flags Hanging Storage Organizer

Decorative garden flags are a fun and colorful way to decorate your outdoor spaces. They add a pop of color and show off the home owner's personality and interests. You can find thousands of different styles and colors available out in the retail marketplace. Every season and holiday of the year, … [Read more...]

How to Kill the Spotted Lanternfly

The Spotted Lanternfly is an invasive species of flies from China that have invaded the eastcoast of the USA and spreading rapidly. These flies are considered pests and do a lot of damage to grapevines, plants, and trees. Pennsylvania has been trying to combat the problem for the past 2 years with … [Read more...]

Helpful Tips for Finding Good and Affordable Garden Statuary

If you're looking for a way to enhance the beauty of your garden and create an outdoor space that's both inviting and serene, consider investing in good quality garden statuary. Statuary adds interest to gardens by providing a focal point while also blending into natural surroundings. But trying to … [Read more...]

Miracle-Gro Water Soluble Plant Food for Vegetables and Herbs

For the past 10 years my wife and I have been planting 2 medium-sized vegetable gardens in our backyard. We're not expert gardeners, but learning as we go. Each season we learn something new and we really enjoy it. It's a lot of hard work, but a great stress reliever. Besides, we love providing food … [Read more...]

Bumble Bee Garden Yard Art Made with Metal Coffee Can

I'm getting ready for spring and working on several new DIY craft projects for my outdoor living and garden areas. I enjoy adding a few new items every year to add style and a pop of color. One thing that I really like is junk yard art...where you upcycle several items and turn them into a new piece … [Read more...]

Plantable Pencils that Turn into Flowers, Herbs, Vegetables, and Trees

Imagine giving a gift that can live for 100 years or more. The idea of ??the plantable Sprout pencil is to plant it when it becomes too short to write with, thus giving new life to an end-of-life product that you would otherwise throw into the trash bin. * 2022 Holiday Gift Guide * Complimentary … [Read more...]