Winter might have settled in, but that doesn’t mean your garden has to hibernate. December is actually the perfect month to plan, prep, and install unique borders that will make your garden pop come spring. From whimsical twists to practical designs, the right border can transform the edges of your garden into eye-catching statements. Whether…
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8 Winter Garden Paving & Path Ideas for Snowy Landscapes
Winter doesn’t have to send your garden into hibernation or turn your outdoor paths into slippery afterthoughts. When snow arrives, the right paving and pathways can actually make your landscape feel more magical, more functional, and far more inviting. Crunching footsteps, clean lines peeking through fresh snowfall, and smart materials working with winter instead of…
9 Steps to Protect Your Garden Furniture & Tools for Winter
The moment the air gets crisp and the leaves start to drop, your garden furniture and tools begin silently begging for mercy. Winter may look calm and cozy from a kitchen window, but outside it can be absolute chaos for anything left exposed. Frost, moisture, rust, and sudden temperature swings can turn your favorite patio…
Are Holiday Decorations Actually Harming Your Garden?
The holiday season has a magical way of turning even the most ordinary garden into a sparkling, glowing wonderland. Lights drape across branches like shimmering jewelry, inflatable characters wave at neighbors, and ornaments suddenly find new homes on shrubs that didn’t ask for the responsibility. It’s festive, it’s fun, and it transforms the mood of…
6 Ways to Recycle Holiday Decor into Garden Uses
The holidays may come and go, but your festive decorations don’t have to end up in the trash. That string of lights, glittery ornaments, and leftover garlands that made your home sparkle can actually get a second life in your garden. Instead of spending the next few months staring at storage boxes, why not turn…
10 Garden Decorations That Attract The Wrong Kind of Attention
We all are proud of our gardens and want to decorate them to enhance their beauty. But some decorations can also create unintended issues. Some items actually attract pests, nosy neighbors, or even thieves. Often, these risks are unintentionally overlooked. Here are 10 garden decorations that bring the wrong kind of attention. 1. Bright Solar…
Upcycling in the Garden: Everyday Items That Can Be Functional Garden Decorations
If you take a look around your home, or even in your recycling bin, then you will probably find items that you can use in your garden. This is, obviously, good for the earth. When you upcycle everyday items into functional garden decorations, it also saves you money. After all, you don’t have to buy…
5 Fun Ways to Use Yarn in the Garden
I am a crafter. Mostly, I crochet, although I also knit and weave and collage and enjoy some other crafty activities. As a result of my craft, I have a lot of yarn in my home. Most of it I will use to crochet, of course. However, over the years, I’ve found that yarn can…