In case you’re looking to landscape some yard this Spring – here is a site on inexpensive landscaping that has a number of cheap-o landscaping ideas (things you might not normally think of).
I’m a fan of concrete leftover paving stones.
I stumbled onto censationalgirl.com because we’ve got a fledgling hydrangea in the front yard that I’m concerned about… I thought I’d share the tips in case you find yourself in the same situation…
Happy Gardening!
If you’re living anywhere in the Great Northwest you know that just because “Spring” has arrived, doesn’t mean your flowers are good to go. Case and point: day after first day of Spring there was snow all over north Seattle. That being said, I’m itching to get outside and do some form of gardening… which is why the following images are both inspiring and helpful… INDOOR options for plants/planters!
Bevin Beech Based Domes, Click and Grow Smartpot & Living Wall Planter
To keep in line with our Spring Theme from yesterday – I present to you… the Vegetable Garden Kit!
I LOVE the raised beds and trellis for vine plants but what gets me is for the $200-215 you’re paying… the lumber is NOT INCLUDED!
You will receive the hardware, the netting and the instructions shipped to you … which WOULD be super helpful right?
Regardless of the lack of wood – I still want this – or some variation… yep.
I thought this was such a cute idea! Seriously good marketing if I say so myself!
I wonder what other molds this man holds in his arsenal… hmmmm
In celebration of the first day of Spring – and in recognition of my laziness – I present you with: The Careless Gardener: Top 5 Plants for Low Maintenance Gardens
I’ve discovered that mulch (in the quantity I would need it) can be quite expensive and honestly I’d rather see my bed space full of flowers and colors instead of red or brown wood chips.
If you’re in a small space and you find yourself with trouble breathing/dealing with a stink/needing fresh air – invest in a plant! If you go with one of the 8 herbs listed in this article, you’ll find you’ve just invested in something that pulls double duty… clean air AND tasty seasoning to boot!
I just may follow my own advice – as I LOVE fresh herbs in my food.
With gardening season right around the corner and my “garden plan” coming to it’s conclusion I thought I would share this post about how to get more from your tomato plants. It’s by the same folks as this post about strawberries. I’m guessing my lack of doing the above is why my tomatoes were not so great last season… we’ll see if this season has a better yield as I’ll be following their advice!
I ran across this article: 66 Things You Can Grow In Containers. It’s a great list and reminds me that I need to make our garden plan ASAP since the tax return is coming and we have to coordinate how much we need for our first garden ever! 
*Wish me luck… I’m hoping to obtain a green thumb this spring!*
Ok – so, the quest for the backyard garden is ON! My hubby just did our taxes and it turns out that we’ll have some money coming back this year (thank goodness!) Last year I started “gardening” by planing some strawberries in a half barrel and some tomatos in another…
I got a pretty good yield but I definitely felt like I could get more from our “harvest”. I also discovered the dangers of living somewhere near deer… (they LOVE strawberries and their leaves!) Note: Fence in your garden to protect from other animals.
Fortunately for our strawberry-lovin’ family, I ran across this site that will hopefully leave us with a higher quantity of tasty treats this spring/summer… updates to come later this year