So you have just closed on the house of your dreams, moved in, and unpacked. Can it truly be the house of your dreams, if you haven’t put your personal touch on the yard yet? 

Making the yard your own can seem daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. With a little planning and research, you can have a yard that reflects your personality before the year is out.

Scope Out What the Neighbors Have Going On

While we’d never advise you to try to “keep up with the Joneses,” looking at your neighbors’ landscaping can spark ideas for your own. So, before you do anything else, drive around your area looking for landscaping ideas that appeal to you. 

Ask yourself the following: 

• Do you want something that requires little maintenance or a bit more time? 
• Would you enjoy some landscaping that includ

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. 

When you’re working in the garden it is nearly impossible to not come across a few friends with six legs, eight legs, and too many legs to count. These bugs come in all shapes, sizes, colors, and roles in the garden. 

Bugs are an important part of the ecosystem and play a vital role in pollinating your plants, but not all creepy crawlies have your garden’s best interest in mind. Some bugs are better kept at bay while others should be invited in with open blooms.

If you’ve wondered which are helpful and which are harmful, this article will give you a helping hand… or six. We’ll help you identify some common garden bugs, explain which are most beneficial (and which are not), and point out some plants that invite more pollinators into your garden.

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. 

When you’re a plant enthusiast, there’s only one thing on your mind this time of year: spring flowers. Spring is one of the most magical seasons. 

Between flowering trees and shrubs and massive blooms soaring atop spring bulbs, it’s easy to get caught up in what you should have planted… Luckily, it’s not too late to begin planning and collecting your favorite for next spring. 

To help make your decision easier, we’ve selected our top picks here at Plantify that celebrate spring with more blooms than you can imagine.

• Pink Double Knock Out Rose Shrub

This bright and prolific shrub offers more

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

Life’s too short for a boring garden that takes up all your time. While annuals can really add temporary beauty and excitement, choosing easy-to-grow and hardy flowers is all about the perennials. 

If you’re looking for the best flowers that will come back year after year and set your garden ablaze with beauty, intrigue, and color, we’ve selected the top hardy flowers that are low-maintenance.

Why Grow Perennial Flowers?

Perennial plants give you reliable flowers that you can look forward to year after year. Because perennials return after winter, you don’t have to go through the work or expense of replanting them. 

This makes t

Trees and pots: they don’t seem like they should go together. But they do! 

Growing trees in containers gives you a versatile way to produce your very own fruit. Potted fruit trees can also give your garden, patio, or porch that ‘Wow!’ statement. 

If you’re looking for a unique, fun, and showy way to celebrate plants in a new way or if you’re ready to jump into your own growing fresh fruit, we’ve put together the best tips that will teach you how to grow fruit trees in containers.

What Types of Fruit Trees Work Best for Container Growing?

There are few limitations when it comes to what you can grow in a pot. With all the dwarf varieties on the market or with the right pot, you can enjoy almost any fruit tree of your cho

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