Peachy-pink Strawberry Blonde marigold sits in flower bed. Calendula plant and decorative rock in partial view in background.

Why You Should Plant Marigolds

If you're looking for a simple way to add a balance of beauty and support in your garden, plant marigolds. They're easy-to-grow, bold and colorful, attract beneficial pollinators, act as a natural pest deterrent, and bloom all season long. This post may contain affiliate links. Making a purchase through one…

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Red, white, and blue container garden sits on grass. Bleeding hearts and small bee bath in partial view in background.

Red, White, and Blue Container Garden

Create a red, white, and blue container garden with calibrachoa, petunias, lobelia, and an accent spike. This easy planter idea is perfect for Memorial Day, the Fourth of July, and the summer season with a classic mix of colorful blooms that brighten any outdoor space. This post may contain affiliate…

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Seashell Butterfly Puddler and Sunning Stone

Create a pollinator-friendly garden accent with this simple butterfly puddler and sunning stone DIY. This easy project supports butterflies by giving them a place to rest and gather essential nutrients. This post may contain affiliate links. Making a purchase through one of these links helps support this blog. Now that…

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Hand holds small New Jersey Tea plant in nursey pot in a grassy area. Another hand working the dirt in partial view in background.

Planting My Dream Native: New Jersey Tea

From wishlist plant to garden reality, the New Jersey Tea plant is a beautiful native shrub that was once used as a tea substitute during the Revolutionary War and has now made its way into our yard as a beneficial pollinator plant. This post may contain affiliate links. Making a…

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Coconut Shell Succulent Planter hangs off vertical piece of driftwood. Pots of herbs in partial view in background.

DIY Coconut Shell Succulent Planter

Turn a real coconut shell into a unique, sustainable DIY planter. This easy garden craft uses an assortment of succulents, including sedum and donkey tails, to create a tropical hanging planter perfect for small outdoor spaces. This post may contain affiliate links. Making a purchase through one of these links…

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Various herbs - pineapple sage, bee balm, lavender, and stevia - planted in a whiskey barrel planter. Small fairy garden house sits in middle of planter. Bleeding hearts and concrete frog garden statue in partial view in background.

Herbal Tea Container Garden

Enjoy homegrown tea blends by creating a beautiful herbal tea container garden filled with easy-to-grow herbs. It's a perfect small space garden projects and a thoughtful last-minute Mother's Day gift idea. This post may contain affiliate links. Making a purchase through one of these links helps support this blog. The…

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