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Two pink dahlia flowers with intricate petal arrangements bloom atop green stems with lush foliage, presenting a stunning close-up against a soft-focus garden background - Dahlia 'Jowey Winnie' with tips about growing dahlias

A Beginner’s Guide to Growing Dahlia Flowers

A person holds a bunch of freshly picked herbs, including rosemary, sage, and chives, with a lush garden in the background.

Best Companion Planting Herbs: Grow a Healthier, Pest-Free Garden

A smiling gardener, Stacy Ling, in a straw hat lovingly tending to a vibrant garden of zinnias, showcasing the joy of horticulture

Your First Cut Flower Garden: From Seed to Vase Guide

Vibrant light green hydrangea paniculata blooms with white tips flourishing in a lush garden setting, showcasing healthy growth and dense foliage (limelight hydrangeas). Hydrangea propagation heps grow more!

Pruning Hydrangeas and Ornamental Shrubs: A Complete Guide

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 rustic vase filled with a vibrant bouquet of mixed flowers, including sunflowers, pink and red blossoms, stands on a vintage white metal chair in a lush garden with greenery and colorful flora in the background.

Don’t Buy New! Discover the Charm of the Second Hand Flower Vase

Creamy peach dahlias blooming in a garden, surrounded by lush green leaves. A bee is collecting pollen on one of the flowers. In the background, trees and a small building are visible under a clear sky.

Must-Grow Dahlia Varieties for Your Cut Flower Garden

Close-up of a vibrant pink zinnia in full bloom, standing tall against a blurred background of smaller white and yellow flowers. The deep green foliage provides a lush backdrop, highlighting the zinnia's intricate layers of petals and bright yellow center.

Must-Have Zinnia Varieties for Your Cutting Garden

A garden filled with blooming pink flowers and yellow roses, surrounded by lush green leaves. The vibrant flowers are in various stages of bloom, creating a colorful and lively display. This stunning scene is a testament to proper roses care and an understanding of how to propagate roses.

Rose Fertilizer 101: What to Use & When to Apply for Show-Stopping Blooms

close up of roses in the pool garden by a green garden fence in my early summer garden tour

How to Grow Roses: A Quick Start Guide for Beginners

Lush peonies with soft pink and white petals nestled among dark green leaves, showcasing a vivid contrast of colors and textures in a natural setting.

The Ultimate Guide to Growing Peonies (Paeonia Lactiflora)

A charming garden pathway with brick pavers is lit by hanging lanterns and solar string lights. Lush green plants and blooming flowers, including lilacs and hostas, line the walkway. In the background, two Adirondack chairs are situated by a stone wall next to a cozy fire pit.

7 Common Backyard Design Mistakes to Avoid in 2025

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.