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How to Choose Plants for Miniature Gardens

Published on April 3, 2021Last updated October 4, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Miniature garden plants.

Create a miniature garden with living plants! Expert Janit Calvo shows the best plants, where to get them, and how to plan your enchanting scene. For more tips, you can also find 7 Mistakes to … [Read more...]

17 Creative Ways to Use Old Chairs in Your Garden

Published on March 21, 2021Last updated October 4, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Yellow garden art chair with flowers hanging on fence.

Use these ideas from home gardens to turn old wooden and metal kitchen chairs into garden planters and art. Itโ€™s a fun way to repurpose unwanted items and transform your outdoor space. There are … [Read more...]

12 Creative Ideas to Steal for Your Garden

Published on February 20, 2021Last updated October 4, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Creative garden art ideas and plant arrangements.

Use these ideas from home gardens to add creative touches to your backyard. See how gardeners repurpose items to create plant shelves, potting tables, fountains, and unique garden art. For more … [Read more...]

Naturally Crafty: Stuff to Make From and For the Garden

Published on December 29, 2020Last updated June 8, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Creative projects made from natural materials including gift tags and holiday decor.

If you like your garden art on the wild side, Naturally Crafty may be for you. This new ebook features ideas for making stuff from and for your garden using branches, flowers, and other … [Read more...]

Meet Tanya of Lovely Greens (Isle of Man, UK)

Published on December 13, 2020Last updated November 18, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Tanya Anderson of Lovely Greens by her allotment garden at Isle of Man.

Whatโ€™s it like to live and garden on the Isle of Man in the United Kingdom? Located in the Irish Sea between England and Ireland, hereโ€™s a look at gardening life with Tanya of Lovely … [Read more...]

DIY Creative Garden Plantersโ€”Upcycled Sink, Bathtub, & Rowboat

Published on December 12, 2020Last updated October 5, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Bathtub used as a planter for giant agave plants and old sink holding succulents.

This garden features upcycled garden planters made from old household standards including a clawfoot bathtub, pedestal sink, toilet, gas cooker, and a rowboat. For more also see 40 Unique … [Read more...]

20 Ideas for Better Backyard Privacy

Published on November 24, 2020Last updated October 5, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Trellis, fence, and plants providing privacy for backyard garden.

If you want to block your neighborโ€™s view of your backyard there are lots of privacy options even if you do not have a fence. If you have a fence but itโ€™s too low, see How to Make a Fence … [Read more...]

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