Beginner Gardening Archives

view of our 1850 farmhouse with front porch and beautiful flower gardens from the pool garden with green fence - has roses, bearded iris, buckeye tree, viburnum, and baptisia

Homemade Weed Killer with Vinegar (& 5 More Ways to Kill Weeds Naturally)

Bright yellow Rudbeckia flowers blooming in front of a cheerful house with a decorated entryway and stone pathway - black eyed susan, sedum autumn joy and gomphrena

Start Your Flower Garden Today: A Beginner’s Guide

A garden scene with a white table surrounded by wicker chairs, a planter box of colorful flowers on the table, and blooming flowers in pink, purple, and orange in the foreground. Green trees and fencing are in the background.

How to Create Stunning Window Boxes: Top Tips for Planting Flowers

close up sweet alyssum and pansies in container with garden view at sunrise in spring

Don’t Get Fooled by April! A Guide to Cool vs. Warm Season Flowers

A cozy living room features a fireplace with plants and a floral painting above. A checkered armchair with a yellow pillow sits near a wooden table adorned with potted plants and books. Sunlight streams through French doors, illuminating the space.

Easy Houseplants for Busy People: Your Stress-Free Guide to Indoor Plants

A lush container garden with large, green elephant ear leaves towering over a variety of pink flowers and white blossoms. The background features tall, dense green foliage interspersed with vibrant yellow flowers.

Container Gardening Design: How to Create a Lush Planter in 7 Easy Steps

Two tall copper planters filled with vibrant, blooming flowers in shades of pink, purple, and orange are placed near a glass door. Each planter has a decorative black handle, and lush green foliage spills over the edges. This inviting container gardening display is both colorful and welcoming. Potted flowers shown include: superbells prism pink lemonade, supertunia mini vista indigo and angelonia cascade blue with south african phlox safari dusk

Container Gardening for Beginners: No Green Thumb Required!

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 a Compost Pile: A Step-By-Step Guide for Beginners

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.

How to Keep Deer Out of Your Garden

a hand holding fresh tomatoes in a bountiful vegetable garden. Harvesting for freezing tomatoes before the season ends

Vegetable Garden for Beginners: A Simple Guide

two sage plants in the herb garden that are a great companion plant idea for flowers

How to Grow an Herb Garden: A Step-by-Step Guide

A vibrant cottage garden filled with blooming flowers and lush greenery, leading up to a small, beige garden shed. The scene is sunlit, creating a serene and inviting atmosphere. Tall grasses and sedum autumn joy add texture and depth to the landscape.

Lasagna Gardening: The Lazy Gardener’s Guide to Starting a Garden

Meet Stacy

Hey Friends! If you are interested in growing a garden and decorating your home, you've come to the right place! I'm a trained master gardener on a mission to empower beginners to cultivate their green thumb and discover 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 creating a space you love.