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• Tea Cup Tire Planter

  

  Making planters out of old tires is nothing new. But when I saw a photo of my Aunties Pinterest inspired Tea Cup Tire Planter... that was it. I had to have one... Read more

  Posted on 18 June 2015 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• 5 Most Useful Herbs in the Garden

  

  There are SO many plants and not enough thyme... sorry... dumb garden humor. But if you had to choose just five plants to grow that followed this criteria: Eas... Read more

  Posted on 07 June 2015 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Patio Trees for Small Gardens

  

  The number one question I get asked at the nursery is: What tree can I put into a container that won't get big? Or a variant of the above... 'can you... Read more

  Posted on 02 June 2015 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• 12 Jumbo Planter Design Ideas

  

  There are a lot of situations where a large planter needs to look fabulous. Restaurants, business's and large entryways require a prominently planted focal... Read more

  Posted on 27 May 2015 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• 12 Night Garden Plants

  

  If you work long days or are just a night owl, then maintaining a beautiful garden that could only be enjoyed during the daylight hours won't work for you. In... Read more

  Posted on 25 May 2015 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• The Best Organic Garden Products

  

  Gorgeous Gardens start from the ground up and using the right ingredients will ensure your success. I've tried a lot of products over the years and have... Read more

  Posted on 21 May 2015 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Lilac Cocktail Recipe

  

  Have you ever wished you could just eat Lilac flowers because they smell so good! Okay, maybe it's just me, but guess what... you can create a refreshing... Read more

  Posted on 10 May 2015 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• 5 Water Wise Gardening Tips

  

  How to maintain a beautiful garden and conserve our most precious resource at the same time. How inappropriate to call this planet Earth when it is clearly... Read more

  Posted on 08 May 2015 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• 5 Mothers Day Gifts for the Gardener

  

  Gardening Mom's are a different breed. Not only do they have two green thumbs but they don't mind getting their hands dirty or working in the rain. Instead of... Read more

  Posted on 02 May 2015 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Are Your Flowers Killing Bees?

  

  So, you went out and got a bee house, planted bee loving pollen and nectar plants and have gone completely organic in the garden. But is all your efforts to... Read more

  Posted on 29 April 2015 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Carpet Deodorizer with Herbs

  

  I love my dog, but he's got a special funk that's all his own. It doesn't take long before a throw blanket takes on his distinguishing scent but at least that... Read more

  Posted on 22 April 2015 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Fairy Gardens IN The Garden

  

  I'm no stranger to creating, teaching and selling Fairy Gardens; I've been doing them for years. I've used recycled tool boxes and broken pots, pretty container... Read more

  Posted on 19 April 2015 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• All Green Garden Design

  

  Green is my favorite color and it can be stunning standing all on it's own in a monochromatic design. To show you how stunning an all green garden design and... Read more

  Posted on 15 April 2015 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• 10 Garden Bed Designs

  

  If your looking for curb appeal, then these ideas are for you! From edible to incredible, there is something that suits every garden style with these 10 garden... Read more

  Posted on 12 April 2015 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• 10 Window Box Planter Ideas

  

  In college, I once had a professor comment on my garden designs as being very 'Monet'. It was probably the best and only compliment this teacher ever gave me,... Read more

  Posted on 08 April 2015 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• 14 Designer Planters for Spring

  

  I was going through photo's from past seasons and I came across about 70 gorgeous pictures I took from trips to Chicago and Seattle in the last 2 years that I... Read more

  Posted on 05 April 2015 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Hanging Baskets for Shade

  

  The biggest question I would get asked by people who visited the garden center I worked at is what plants are good for shade. They would look up at our... Read more

  Posted on 01 April 2015 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• IKEA Strawberry Planter

  

  Recognize this IKEA item? Sure you do! I think it's entirely possible every household in North America has one of these white baskets designed to hold all... Read more

  Posted on 25 March 2015 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• 7 Easy Easter Projects

  

  Recycled, up-cycled, handmade, and DIY... all of these projects can be made in a weekend. Just in time for Easter! Let's start with a simple recycled project... Read more

  Posted on 18 March 2015 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Edible Flowers Garden Bed Design

  

  My herb bed is in need of a desperate make over. It's been three years since I turned a dry dirt filled box (appreciated only by the neighbor's cats) into an... Read more

  Posted on 13 March 2015 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN