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Epsom Salts for the Home, Garden AND Natural Beauty!

Epsom salts aren't really salt, but rather a naturally occurring pure mineral compound of magnesium and sulfate. Th...

Clipped on Jun 11, 2013

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Finally, I Have Some Spring Color to Share!

After seeing all the amazing flower photos from you southern Hometalkers, I have been watching my plants for any h...

Clipped on May 15, 2013

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This was made by attaching two hanging baskets togethe...

Before attaching fill each half with potting soil. I attached the succulents with florists pins. Karenkl Sent from m...

Clipped on Jan 30, 2013

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Garden mailbox toolshed

Had this old package sized mailbox so decided to repurpose it into a mini shed out at my vegie garden. Now everything I...

Clipped on Jan 28, 2013

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Organize those seed packets

If you're like most folks, your seed packages end up in a shoebox, or bound together with a rubber band, and...

Clipped on Jan 11, 2013

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How to Lay Paving Slabs

Learn how to lay paving slabs to create a garden path with the step-by-step instructions in this handy Garden Paths...

Clipped on Jan 03, 2013

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Beautiful Japanese Gardens

Japanese Gardens have inspired millions of gardener's around the world with their ability to produce a place of pu...

Clipped on Jan 03, 2013

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Cutting Down a Tree

I've had a few discussions here regarding trees and issues with them. If you do have a problem tree and it needs...

Clipped on Jan 03, 2013

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Designing a Patio

I was asked the other day for some tips on designing a patio area. What I did was write a guide detailing a number of c...

Clipped on Jan 03, 2013

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Create a Cozy Winter Water Garden

Winter may not seem like a cozy time outdoors, but you can create "warmth" around your pond or waterfall by using P...

Clipped on Jan 03, 2013

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Bird Seed Wreath

Recipe: 4 cups of wild bird seed 1/2 cup of warm water 1 envelope of Knox gelatin 3/4 a cup of flour bun...

Clipped on Nov 21, 2012

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Mason Jar Solar Lights

Using just three materials and a wee bit of time you will quickly have stylish mason jars to light up the garden or pati...

Clipped on Oct 04, 2012

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Companion plants for succulents

Many Hometalk members have recently posted about succulents, and Debra Lee Baldwin has a useful post on compa...

Clipped on Sep 22, 2012

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How to edge flower beds... like a pro!

My brother is a pro gardener and many moons ago, he shared how he professionally edged flowerbeds. I get co...

Clipped on Aug 27, 2012

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Home Repair...Epic Fail

I know its not funny to make light of accidents, but this short little video was posted on my insurance companies web...

Clipped on Aug 27, 2012

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what's wrong with my tree?

My tree is 2 yrs. old and self-planted. I have been watering it off and on this summer and I just realized it looks like it...

Clipped on Aug 23, 2012

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Concrete Cobblestone Path

We wanted to find something unique to use for our pathway and patio. We couldn't find anything we really liked. W...

Clipped on Aug 13, 2012

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Framing Succulents

I saw an inspiring post by stephanielynn.com of a potted sedum framed in a rustic barnwood frame. This i...

Clipped on Aug 07, 2012

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Lighting a Garden

Today I want to focus on Garden Lighting. Personally I feel most gardens are seriously underused at night but gar...

Clipped on Jul 29, 2012

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Pondless Waterfalls for the Landscape

A pondless waterfall is a waterfall without the pond. You still get the wonderful sight and sound of running wa...

Clipped on Jul 05, 2012

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Pallet sofa

Making an outdoor sofa from pallets

Clipped on Jun 29, 2012