Tired of paying top dollar for a new rustic looking planter or just want to reduce waste? Why not build a planter box yourself? DIY garden planters save you money, and you get to create a one-of-a-kind planter. 

With a little creativity, minimal tools, and a little sweat, you can build a new home for your favorite flowers. Plus, getting hands-on can be so much more enjoyable.

Why DIY Planter Boxes?

You’ve probably heard the saying, “It isn’t the destination, it’s the journey.” The same can be true for do-it-yourself projects. Plus, it’s great to be able to build exactly what you want while spending less. And there’s that warm, fuzzy feeling you get everytime you see your home-built planter, knowing that you made it yourself. 

It’s a myth that you need to spend hours in the garden every week to maintain bright, beautiful, bountiful blooms. No matter your zone, shade levels, and yard size, you can achieve a breathtaking garden overflowing with flowers without clearing out your schedule to keep up with it. All it takes is a bit of planning, some know-how, and picking plants worth their weight in free time.

Why Everyone Should Invest in a Low-Maintenace Flower Garden

Gardening is great for your mental health and overall wellbeing. Getting in touch with nature is calming and reduces stress, while flowers have been proven t

Let the Good Thymes Grow! It’s Earth Day! 

Earth Day is one of our favorite days of the year. It’s a day to renew your commitment to protecting our most precious resource: the environment. In many ways, we consider Earth Day a birthday day for plants, pollinators, and native species. 

Furthermore, Earth Day is a great reason to get your hands dirty, add some more beneficial plants to your collection, and make some fun (and Earth-friendly) improvements to your garden.

Why Earth Day Matters

While it’s difficult to imagine a world without Earth Day, this day of awareness has made a huge impact on the environmental movement. Before Earth Day most Americans (and people abroad) didn’t think very much about how we affect wildlife, water systems, plants, and the planet. 

Whether you’re a beginner gardener or an old pro, having the right tools can make creating a stunning garden quicker and easier. But with all the available tools on the market, it can be difficult to pick which are worth their weight in soil. 

If you’re looking for tools that make the most of your time and money, you want to invest in double-duty tools. Ready to dig in? Here are our favorite gardening tools that are efficient, easy to use, and perform multiple tasks.

Fertilome Chameleon Adaptable Hose End Sprayer

Having an effective garden sprayer allows you to spot-treat, fertilize, and water your plants effectively. The Chameleon Hose End Sprayer attaches to the end of the hose and

Spring is right around the corner, and Plant a Flower Day has passed. If you missed it, don’t worry. It’s not too late to partake in the planting fun! 

You can keep the fun growing in plenty of ways. Spoiler alert: they all involve plants. We all know that for most gardeners Plant a Flower Day is an all-year celebration, anyway.

From daffodils to dahlias, fill your spring, summer, and fall with prolific blooms that your local wildlife will love. 

Here are our favorite ways to celebrate Plant a Flower Day this time of year:

Liven Up Your Space with a Container Garden

Nothing makes a gardener’s heart flutter more than seeing pollinators dance from bloom to bloom in the garden. 

This joy can be magnified if you have a veggie garden in addition to your flower garden since you know those pollinators are busily improving your next harvest. 

Not only do pollinators make the garden more exciting, but they also benefit the ecosystem around us. It’s no wonder that pollinator-friendly plants are more popular than ever. 

But if you’re wondering what you should plant to increase your garden’s winged visitors, we’ve put together a list of plants pollinators adore.

The Butterfly Bush

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It’s that time of year--the time when gardeners begin planning for spring and pruning their shrubs to ensure their best growth and biggest blooms. 

This means it’s time to give your roses a little extra attention by prepping them for a lively and colorful spring! You don’t need to be a rose aficionado to boost your rose blooms this year. 

You do need a little know-how and planning, though. So, find your pruning shears ready, grab your leather gloves, and get ready to give your roses the pick-me-up they need.

Have No Fear! Rose Pruning Tips Are Here!

If you’re ready to wake those roses up, you can get started with pruning them now, then follow up with plant food once the weather begins to warm.

Container gardening is one of the most fun ways to embrace the beauty of plants. With a few pots and a bag of soil, you can grow your own veggies, show off vibrant flowers, and celebrate the unique personalities of a wide array of plants. 

Best of all, you can do so without a large yard or devoting a lot of time!

Whether you’re a beginner gardener, a pro, or somewhere in between, curating a container garden comes with a learning curve. 

But with some practice and by avoiding these common container gardening mistakes your balcony, patio, porch, or home will glow green and light up with life:

Using Plain Dirt

One of the most common mistakes to make when beginning a

Love is in the air… and you know what that means. Long-stem, deep red roses, everywhere. When February arrives, it’s hard to ignore the classic sophistication and elegance of these roses… but as a gardener, you probably don’t want to settle for a bunch of blooms wrapped in tissue paper. 

You want your own source of exquisite and unique roses that will light up your yard and make for bountiful and brilliant bouquets and floral arrangements after Cupid has flown away.

Choosing the right rose variety for your garden can feel intimidating. There are so many choices out there, and you’ve likely heard how high-maintenance and finicky roses can be. 

Gone are the days of Grandma’s roses. The world of roses has come leaps and bounds when it comes to cultivars for

First off, Happy New Year Everyone!

The New Year is a time of celebration and festivities. We set new goals and begin those ever so loved New Year resolutions. Hopefully, everyone has their new year resolutions in gear for the start of this year.

I want to add to that list one thing: either Keep gardening or start gardening as a 2021 resolution. Because truthfully, never too late to start gardening, and if you ask seasoned gardeners or even the new gardeners of 2020, you are bound to hear an overall positive vibe from the Urban landscapes