Garden Design & Decor

You know that feeling when you finally sit down with your coffee, ready to embrace a peaceful moment in your backyard, only to be smacked in the face by the chaos of towering weeds and a plant graveyard? Yep, that was me. Just last week, I promised myself I’d tackle the jungle that my neatly…

I’m writing this guide from my own backyard experience to show the easiest spring flowers to plant for beginners across the United States. Whether you tend a small patio or a full yard, I’ll point out simple, reliable blooms that rewarded me with color and pollinators even when I had little time or experience. The…

Okay, picture this: It’s a warm Saturday morning, and I’ve gotten up a little late because, well, coffee. My pajama pants are slightly wrinkled, and I’m just not ready to face the world. I step out onto my back porch—cue the sun, music, and all that dreamy outdoor serenity. That is, until I suddenly hear…

Outdoor Lighting Ideas That Make Gardens Magical at Night So, picture this: it’s one of those warm summer evenings, the kind that beckon you outside, feet bare against the cool grass. You decide to grab a warm cup of coffee—because yes, I do drink coffee even when it’s borderline bedtime—and take a stroll through your…

Front Yard Landscaping Ideas That Boost Curb Appeal Ah, the front yard. That beautiful space where all your neighbors get a chance to evaluate your taste in home decor, gardening skills, and, well, life choices. Just last summer, I was standing at my front window, coffee in hand, watching my neighbor, Karen, prune her roses…

Closed Terrarium Ideas: Designing Your Own Sealed Garden Containers So picture this: it’s a lazy Sunday morning, and I’m lounging in my favorite oversized pajama pants (the ones with tiny rubber ducks—all the rage in the fashion world, right?), nursing a cup of coffee that’s a little too lukewarm for my liking. I glance around…

Rustic Garden Ideas: Embrace Farmhouse Garden Design in Your Country Landscaping Picture this: it’s a lazy Saturday morning, and I’m lounging in my pajamas, a cup of coffee in one hand, and a tattered gardening book in the other. The sunlight is pooling over the long-forgotten velvet throw blanket that I swear I’ll eventually get…

West Texas Landscaping Ideas: Embracing Desert Garden Design Ah, West Texas. Home to sprawling landscapes, vast skies, and yes, let’s admit it—a whole lot of dusty brown. If you’re anything like me, you might find yourself staring out at your patch of parched earth, sipping coffee in your pajamas (hey, we all need lazy mornings),…

Southwestern Landscaping Ideas for Your Backyard So, there I was, sitting in my favorite spot on the couch, still in my pajamas (yes, the ones with the silly cartoon cats), clutching a steaming mug of coffee. I looked out at my backyard and thought, yikes, this could really use some serious love. I mean, I’ve…

Backyard Greenhouse Design Ideas: Cultivating Your Dream Space So there I was, sprawled out on my couch in my favorite pajamas—the frayed ones that have definitely seen better days—sipping on my third cup of coffee, and staring out my window at my less-than-ideal backyard. You know the scene: weeds waving to me like they’re the…