Ideas for Container Gardening
Can you believe that it’s February and over 80 degrees in Texas! That’s pretty unusual for Dallas but I’m not complaining. The warm weather has me in the mindset to start planning for spring planting....
View ArticleTurn the Bold Into Beautiful with an Orange Crate
Though I am not usually a girl who is drawn to brightly colored pieces, I must confess: Yes, this crate is orange… and… I love it. Orange is not my usual color at all and not something that you will...
View ArticleFind the Perfect Flower Vase
Something that I love to indulge in is a bouquet of fresh flowers. I feel like even just a simple bunch from the market can be placed on an end table or on the ottoman and add that special touch to the...
View ArticleSpruce Up Your Spring with Unexpected Garden Containers
It’s that time of year again, and after a long cold winter, flowers are like a little bit of happiness therapy. Last year’s edition of Not Your Typical Garden Containers featured paint cans, hats,...
View ArticleTransition to Fall with a Living Plant Arrangement
As the last of summer blooms fade outside, it’s time to transition to indoor plants. I love to create arrangements with living plants and there’s no better place to look for inspiration and an...
View ArticleHow to Create a Living Centerpiece for Thanksgiving
It’s turkey time again, but instead of going with a traditional centerpiece for Thanksgiving, why not try an elegant, but easy-to-make living plant arrangement for your table? I’m planning to keep...
View ArticleHouse Plants We Can All Appreciate
In honor of Annual Houseplant Appreciation day, I thought I’d give a shout out to some new houseplants I’m growing for 2016. First up, in the bathroom I’ve added a Sansevieria laurentii (a.k.a. “Snake...
View ArticleOrganize Your Garden with a Potting Bench
Do you love gardening but find that your potting area is a mess? Get organized with a potting bench for all your small tools and supplies. Not only will everything have its appointed place, a potting...
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