
DIY landscaping & garden design for home owners
Did you know that landscaping can add tens of thousands of dollars to the value of your home? In fact, it is one of the few home improvements that not only adds value (about 6-12%) immediately, but also increases in value as the years go by. There’s more to landscaping than sticking a couple flowers and shrubs in the ground, though. Property value can skyrocket when you have a sophisticated design. So, while you don’t need a designer, you do need a DESIGN. Otherwise, you’re just wasting your money.
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The Landscape Planting Pyramid
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If you want to divide your daylilies I’ll show you how easy it is to get 4 or 5 daylily divisions from one plant with only one tool. This amazing tool is the easiest way I’ve found to divide daylilies, hostas and other perennial plants in your garden. If you want to learn how to turn one plant into 4 or 5 for no cost and using only one tool, then this post is for you.Monthly gardening calendar for busy gardeners (with PDF)
This monthly gardening calendar for busy gardeners breaks down key gardening activities you should do in your garden each month. By planning gardening activities with this monthly gardening calendar, you'll have more time during the weekend to actually relax and ENJOY your garden.Soil improvement tips for flower beds
Is your soil wet or dry? Alkaline or acidic? Is it light and sandy? Heavy and high in clay? Before you put one plant in the ground, know what you're dealing with. Learning about your soil and making soil improvements will help you to choose the right plants for...
Perennial Garden Plan: Vines and Groundcovers Layer 5
The best vines & groundcovers to complete your layered, 4-season landscape. An often overlooked "layer",vines and groundcovers add a finishing touch to your garden by weaving and linking all of the other plantings together into a cohesive design.DIY floating glass frame from any picture frame
Did you know that you can make a floating frame from almost ANY picture frame? One simple supply it takes to make a floating glass frame from any picture frame.Choosing a tree for your front yard
Finding the perfect ornamental tree for your front yard can be a difficult process. There are a lot of factors to think about before deciding which front yard tree you'll be coming home to each day and caring for each year. Here are some tips for choosing the right tree for your front yard.$12 Rustic Media Stand Makeover
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What Blooms with What?

Never know what to plant together? Find out with this FREE Plant Pairing Guide and become a pro at combining plants for the best garden design possible!