For the Island Batik Ambassador October challenge, I made a North Carolina Star table runner.Disclaimer:  The products used to make this project were given to me by Island Batik an… Read More

Mausoleums are often solemn places designed to honor the dead. They often contain both traditional caskets and cremated remains crypts that have both. Cecil Lawrence stated he hired McCleske… Read More

DEAR JOAN: I’ve been growing bell peppers in my garden for decades. I’ve never had anything eat them — until last week. When I went to water and possibly harvest a couple o… Read More

Autumn is a wonderful time for gardening, and container gardening is a great way to bring the beauty of the season to your doorstep. With the cooler temperatures and changing leaves, there a… Read More

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From Bold to Subtle: Inspiring Peach Colour Combinations for Your Walls A beautiful shade in between pink and orange in the color wheel, peach is symbolic of positivity and happy-go-lucky fe… Read More

modern landscape design front yard :: Article CreatorThe Invincible Yard: 25 Ideas For Lazy Landscaping Photo: istockphoto.Com Some people love the backbreaking… Read More

Time and time again, Charlotte is a city that experiences the charm of all four seasons. For couples planni… Read More

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Creating a lovely front yard with small trees requires thinking carefully about how much room you have and what looks nice. Here are ten great tree choices that can make your small outdoor s… Read More

There is a wide variety of alternatives available from which to choose the finest winter plants for borders and containers. If you put in the time and effort, you can transform your outdoor… Read More

Hello there!  Welcome to August.  This month's Island Batik Ambassador Challenge is "It's All Up to You".  We were challenged to make whatever we want, which is really ha… Read More

Hosta, also called plantain lilies, are primarily grown for their exquisite foliage. Yellow or white margins outline their large, green leaves and leggy purple or white flowers protrude from… Read More

Lofty plants are logical additions to landscape design for a number of reasons. The right choices can add height and drama, taking a garden space from drab to fabulous in no time and are oft… Read More

It’s that time of year again when the weather has finally begun to warm and the time has come to spruce up your gardens and front lawns. And what better way to do so than to surround y… Read More

Dogwood trees make an excellent landscape choice for all four seasons. They’re available in an extensive range of colors, sizes, and shapes, and provide structure and color to the land… Read More

This month for my Island Batik Ambassador challenge I made the Breakers table runner.  I'm moving to coastal Carolina soon, so I've got the ocean on my mind.Disclaimer:  The p… Read More

deer proof deer resistant landscape design plans :: Article CreatorOrganic Deer-Proof Garden Ideas And TipsUsing organic deer-proof garden ideas and techniques to ge… Read More

The garden is where we relax, enjoy, connect to nature, and do several other things. Adding the best trees and shrubs to your garden can take its beauty and aesthetics to the next level. How… Read More

Click Map for larger view on WikimediaThe no lawns movement is gaining momentum as more homeowners and gardeners are realizing the environmental and aesthetic benefits of replacing tradition… Read More

With colours that change over the course of several seasons, Japanese maples have a lot to offer all on their own. These ornamental trees are often the star of the show in both relaxed lands… Read More

Pollinators play a crucial role in maintaining the health and productivity of our ecosystems, making it essential to create gardens that support their needs. In this article, we’ll exp… Read More

Are you looking to add some colourful shrubbery to your landscape? If you’re like most gardeners, your first instinct is probably to reach for ornamentals with big, bold flowers. But I… Read More

From my spot on the couch, you can see my neighbor's Judas tree poking up over the fence this time of year. The pink blooms dance in the wind and remind me Easter is on the way. The post The… Read More

The post 20 Awesome Flowers That Start With D first appeared on Mens Gardening. Flowers are a beautiful and significant part of our lives. They have been used for decoration, medicinal purp… Read More

Did you hear the good news?  I'm so excited to be continuing as an Island Batik Ambassador for 2023.  We received our first shipment of the year and I hope you will enjoy watc… Read More

Do you own a Samsung Galaxy S8, S8 Plus, or S8 Active? Torn from various Galaxy S8 protective cases? Well, good news! We’ve put together this guide to help you pick the best Sams… Read More

If you like it then you should’ve put a ring on it! Or a bracelet or earrings or a nice necklace or even an anklet… Okay, really any type of jewelry will do! Are you pandas jew… Read More

The Kousa dogwood, also known as Cornus kousa, is a deciduous tree that may grow up to 30 feet tall and has beautiful, reddish-purple leaves in the fall. In the spring, the flowers are cream… Read More

Hello and welcome to the first day of the Pinktober Breast Cancer Awareness blog hop.  This is the quilt I made for the hop, Heart Match.When I heard about the Pinktober blog hop, hoste… Read More

Some of the best ground covers for shade include Bunchberry, Sweet woodruff, Yellow archangel, … Read More