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A stunning array of zinnias and other flowers in vibrant shades of pink, green, and yellow, showcasing the variety in a garden

The Best Way to Start Zinnia Seeds for Your Cut Flower Garden

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Watermelon Peperomia: Your Guide to Juicy, Happy Leaves

Potted plants with dark green leaves, including a lush rubber plant (ficus elastica), sit on a tiled floor next to a wicker stool in the sunroom. One plant is in a white ribbed planter, while another is elevated. Both enjoy the natural light streaming through large windows.

Rubber Plant Care: How I Finally Redeemed Myself (and My Ficus Elastica)

Close-up of a heart-shaped green leaf from a monstera thai constellation with white variegation on a potted plant. The plant is supported by a brown, coir-wrapped pole. Soft natural light highlights the leaf's texture. There’s a blurred background of greenery and a pathway.

Monstera Thai Constellation: A Care Guide

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A vibrant garden bordered by a green picket fence features blooming pink roses, tall foxgloves, and various colorful flowers. Green foliage and decorative garden ornaments add charm to the lush, wooded backdrop. Shows the perfect example of using a good compost recipe in your garden.

How to Make the Best Compost Recipe: A Step-By-Step Guide for Beginners

A terracotta pot filled with blooming pink dahlias and green foliage set on a stone pathway. The vibrant flowers are illuminated by sunlight, with a backdrop of lush greenery and more plants, creating a serene garden scene. Growing dahlias in pots is a great way to enjoy them in small spaces.

5 Easy Container Gardening Tips for Beginners

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A close-up view of numerous vibrant pink mums flowers clustered together. The petals are densely packed, showcasing the intricate details and layers of each bloom, creating a lush and colorful floral display.

Mums Flowers: A Love-Hate Relationship (And Why I Still Plant Them Every Year)

Zinnias in the cut flower garden

Set and Forget: A Colorful Garden That Thrives with Ease

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Close-up of a watermelon peperomia plant leaf with a characteristic pattern of light and dark green, resembling a watermelon. The leaf is heart-shaped with a smooth texture, surrounded by other similar leaves in the background.

Watermelon Peperomia: Your Guide to Juicy, Happy Leaves

Potted plants with dark green leaves, including a lush rubber plant (ficus elastica), sit on a tiled floor next to a wicker stool in the sunroom. One plant is in a white ribbed planter, while another is elevated. Both enjoy the natural light streaming through large windows.

Rubber Plant Care: How I Finally Redeemed Myself (and My Ficus Elastica)

Close-up of a heart-shaped green leaf from a monstera thai constellation with white variegation on a potted plant. The plant is supported by a brown, coir-wrapped pole. Soft natural light highlights the leaf's texture. There’s a blurred background of greenery and a pathway.

Monstera Thai Constellation: A Care Guide

A basket with two vibrant pink and white amaryllis flowers, perfectly in bloom, graces the room—a true testament to proper Christmas amaryllis care. Each flower stands proudly on tall, green stems against a backdrop of a sofa adorned with plaid cushions and a blurred view of indoor plants.

Christmas Amaryllis Care: Growing and Styling Festive Blooms

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Jaw-Dropping Kitchen Makeover After Chalk Painting Wood Cabinets

A cozy living room decorated for Christmas with a lit rustic farmhouse Christmas tree adorned with ornaments and a star on top. A beige armchair with holiday-themed pillows and a red blanket sits by the tree. Large paper stars and paperbag snowflakes DIY adorn the window, with small potted trees and festive decor throughout.

Christmas Tree Decorating Themes: Unexpected Trends You’ll Love

Christmas dining table ideas with neutral colors, organic materials with christmas greenery, gold, and white poinsettias with lots of candles

Creating a Cozy Christmas Farmhouse Dining Room: Inspiration and Ideas

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50+ Inspiring Christmas Light Ideas for Indoors and Outdoors

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The bricks 'n blooms guide to a beautiful and easy care flower garden by stacy ling book

What’s In the Bricks ‘n Blooms Guide?

Gardening basics to set you up for success
Great garden design ideas with ready-made plans for you to follow
Easy-care instructions for a wide variety of flowering annuals, perennials, and shrubs

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Christmas Charcuterie Board Wreath: The Easy & Elegant Appetizer

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Poinsettia Drink Recipe: A Classic Christmas Cocktail

Close-up of baked acorn squash halves filled with a savory stuffing, topped with melted cheese and garnished with chopped parsley, served on a white plate.

Italian Sausage Stuffed Acorn Squash: A Flavor-Packed Fall Recipe

A slice of cranberry apple dump cake topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream sits on a plate. The plate is on a red and white checkered tablecloth, with a casserole dish and a fork in the background.

The Best Cranberry Apple Dump Cake for the Holidays

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If you are interested in growing a garden and decorating your home, you’ve come to the right place! I’m a passionate master gardener on a mission to empower beginners to cultivate their green thumb and unlock the joy of plants and flowers. I share practical tips and inspiration for organic gardening, low-maintenance plants, and creating a cozy, casual home filled with personality. Join me on this journey to discover the beauty, peace, and satisfaction of nurturing life and creating a space you love.

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Organic Pest Control for Flower Gardens: Your Ultimate Guide to Pest-Free Blooms

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Cut Flower Garden Design: A Beginner’s Guide to Non-Stop Color

A lush garden with various green plants and shrubs, including hostas and hellebores, surrounded by a small stone border. In the background, there are vibrant pink flowering bushes and a wooden picket fence. The lawn in the foreground is well-manicured.

Deer-Proof Your Garden: Proven Strategies to Protect Your Plants

stacy ling cutting zinnia flowers in her garden

HEY FRIENDS!

If you are interested in growing a garden and decorating your home, you’ve come to the right place! I’m a passionate master gardener on a mission to empower beginners to cultivate their green thumb and unlock the joy of plants and flowers. I share practical tips and inspiration for organic gardening, low-maintenance plants, and creating a cozy, casual home filled with personality. Join me on this journey to discover the beauty, peace, and satisfaction of nurturing life and creating a space you love.

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Easy Houseplants for Busy People: A Low-Maintenance Approach to Growing Indoor Plants

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My 10 Must-Have Garden Tools for the Budding Green Thumb

A lush garden filled with colorful flowers, including vibrant purple dahlia blooms, is bathed in sunlight. A multi-tiered stone fountain stands in the background, adding a touch of elegance. Tall trees create a serene, leafy backdrop under a clear sky. Supporting tall flowers with green garden stakes that have terra cotta clay toppers and netting. Dahlia 'Thomas Edison'

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Close-up of a watermelon peperomia plant leaf with a characteristic pattern of light and dark green, resembling a watermelon. The leaf is heart-shaped with a smooth texture, surrounded by other similar leaves in the background.

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