Garden Archives

Two large decorative pots filled with green grass and purple flowers, each topped with a wire dome, sit on a patterned stone path beside a garden with trees and lush greenery in the background.

How to Keep Annual Flowers in Pots Blooming Beautifully All Season Long

Cluster of purple and pink salvia flowers with green leaves growing in a garden; wooden sculpture and green foliage visible in the blurred background.

Growing Salvia Plant for a Low-Maintenance Cottage Garden

Vibrant Yellow flowers of rudbeckia (black eyed susans)

How to Grow Black-Eyed Susans (Rudbeckia): A Beginner’s Guide to Sunny Blooms

A garden with vibrant blue and white hydrangeas in full bloom. The flowers are dense and lush, creating a striking contrast against the greenery. A green wooden fence and tall trees in the background complete the idyllic scene.

How to Divide Hydrangeas

A blue heron stands gracefully in a shallow, clear stream surrounded by green foliage and fallen leaves. The bird’s reflection is visible in the water, and the scene is peaceful and natural.

How to Protect Your Koi Pond from Herons

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 wicker outdoor dining set with cushions sits on a patio, surrounded by colorful blooming flowers and lush greenery. A basket of vibrant flowers decorates the center of the wooden table.

39 Budget-Friendly Gardening Tips: Save Money with These DIY Garden Hacks

A garden with rows of tulips and pansies in purple, yellow, and white blooms beside a driveway. Trees, green grass, a white fence, and a house are visible in the background at sunset.

Tulip Garden Ideas: Exploring Tulip Colors and Varieties

A garden scene with vibrant purple and white irises in the foreground. The background features a large wooden sculpture, lush greenery, and various plants. The sky above is slightly overcast, creating a serene and colorful landscape.

The Secret to Perfectly Upright Bearded Iris Flowers (Finally!)

A garden scene featuring a vibrant bush of magenta flowers in full bloom. The flowers are surrounded by lush green leaves, with smaller lavender flowers in the foreground. Tall trees and a grassy lawn create a serene, sunlit backdrop.

Peony Care: How to Keep Blooms Upright (and Off the Ground!)

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

A vibrant garden filled with various dahlias and zinnias stretches out in the foreground. In the background, partially obscured by the flowers and trees, stands a charming house with a rustic, cottage-like appearance.

Cottage Gardening Mistakes You Don’t Want to Make (and How to Fix Them!)

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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.