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Tou want to block out the neighbor’s windows, cut down the street noise, or just feel a little more tucked away in your own yard. But here’s the catch: you don’t have much room to spare. That’s exactly where tall, skinny privacy trees come to the rescue. These guys shoot up like green rockets but
There’s just something magical about black flowers in the garden. Maybe it’s the way they pop against green foliage or how they bring an unexpected drama to the flower beds. I started adding black perennials to my garden a few years ago, and I haven’t looked back since. These aren’t your average blooms. They feel
Okay, let’s be real for a second. Most flowers are lovely. Roses? Classy. Sunflowers? Cheerful. But what about the weirdos of the floral world? I’m talking about flowers that look like lips, monkeys, or even tiny dancing girls. Yeah, they’re real, and I’ve totally fallen down the rabbit hole of strange blooms that feel like
You know that awkward spot on the side of your house that barely gets any sunlight? It’s shady, kind of forgotten, and feels a bit… meh? Well, I used to totally ignore that area too, until I realized it could be the perfect space for something beautiful. With the right shade-loving plants, you can turn
I used to joke that my backyard was a “5-star deer buffet.” Every plant I loved? Gone. Nibbled down to the stems like an all-you-can-eat salad bar. Sound familiar? If you’ve been battling deer damage in your garden, I feel your pain. The good news? There are plenty of stunning shrubs that deer just don’t
If you’re like me and thought hostas were just shade garden divas, you’re in for a pleasant surprise. Some hostas can absolutely handle full sun, and not just survive, but actually thrive! I found this out the hard way when I moved into a sunnier spot and didn’t want to give up my hosta addiction.
Ever looked under your spruce tree and thought, “What can I even grow here?” Yep, I’ve been there. The shade is dense, the needles keep falling, and the soil feels like it’s in permanent drought mode. But that doesn’t mean the space under your spruce has to stay empty and sad. In fact, with the
Let’s be real, deer are cute, but not when they’re munching through your flower beds like it’s a salad bar. I’ve been there, stepping outside in the morning only to find my carefully planted blooms chewed down to stubs. If you’ve battled the same deer drama, you’re in the right place! Below, I’ve rounded up
Hey there, fellow Texan (or soon-to-be one)! 👋 If you’re anything like me, you don’t have the patience to wait ten years for a shady yard or some beautiful greenery. I get it. We want trees that grow fast, look good, and can handle Texas weather without throwing a tantrum. So, I put together a
Why Grow Flowers Under Pine Trees? Let’s be honest: the space under pine trees can look like a graveyard of fallen needles and stubborn roots. I used to avoid planting anything there because I thought nothing would survive. But the truth is, you can grow beautiful flowers under pines, you just need to pick the