I found these beautiful decorative terracotta pots with a scalloped edge at a fancy home store and thought they would be a beautiful addition to the windowsill herb garden. At $30 bucks each, I decided to figure out how to make my own. My husband was the one who figured this one out for me. We tried a few different…
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DIY Decorative Terracotta Pots With Scalloped Edges
Flowers that Grow in the Shade: The 14 Best Options
Looking to add some shade-loving flowers to your garden? Even the darkest spots of your yard can benefit from a splash of colour from these flowers that grow well in the shade. Many people think that if they have a shady garden they can’t grow flowers. Nothing could be further from the truth! If you have a yard or garden…
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Companion Planting Vegetables for Higher Yields and Healthier Gardens
Gardeners and scientists alike recognize the benefits of companion planting. The premise is simple (and proven!). Growing certain vegetables near each other helps both plants enjoy better health and higher yields. Companion planting is far from a new concept. In fact, for centuries gardeners have been fascinated with the concept of growing certain vegetables together for mutual benefit. Native Americans…
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Seed Saving Basics: How to Save Seeds From Your Garden
If you love growing your own vegetables, you can now take it even one step further by seed saving your favorite varieties. Here’s all you need to know about saving tomato seeds or any other veggie you’d like to see grow again. If you are a gardener who loves eating fresh vegetables grown in your own garden, then you know…
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9 Best Flowering Shrubs to Plant for Great Curb Appeal Landscaping
Whether you are looking to up the ante on your curb appeal so you can sell your house or you just want to beautify the front of your home, plant one (or more!) of these flowering shrubs for the front of the house for easy maintenance with instant charm. The front of your house offers the first impression that guests…
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Cut Flower Garden: The Absolute Best Flowers to Grow For Beautiful Displays
Bring the outdoors in! Grow a cut flower garden and enjoy your blooms in vases throughout your home. With this list of the best cut flowers to grow, you can delight in floral beauty for the entire growing season! A beautiful flower garden is an oasis – it’s a place you can go to find serenity in the midst of chaos….
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