Our weeks-long fight with the flower bed along the side of our house is finally over and I can happily declare that we are victorious thanks to a little help from Spectracide Weed & Grass Killer. If you haven't already, make sure you read about how the space got so bad and … [Read more...]
Yard Maintenance with Spectracide, pt. 2
Today, we are continuing our adventure to reclaim our flower garden. Over the past couple of years, we have really just lost track of it. If you read out last post on this, you know the story. If not, check out the post to get caught up.Last week, we were excited to come home to … [Read more...]
3 tips on using recycled materials in your garden this year
A major goal of many people when gardening is becoming a little more green. What better way to accomplish this (and creating more sustainability) than to use recycled and reused materials in your garden? Here are some fantastic uses for old things to make your garden functional … [Read more...]
Spring: Lilac Blooms
I just can't go Wordless. One of our favorite Spring features in our yard is the lilac blooms. Brian pulled out 13 bushes in front of our house when we moved here. His one request lilac bushes. They sit in front of our dining room bay window and are amazing six years … [Read more...]
Two Cents Tuesday: Saving Seeds
Do you have plans to plant a garden next Spring? You can start thinking about that now! If you get a fruit or vegetable you love, you can save the seeds and plant them next year. Saving seeds can be a big budget saver as seed packets can be $1-5 depending on the variety and brand … [Read more...]