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Create Your Very Own Patio Paradise in 7 Easy Steps

3 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

Apartment and condo living is becoming increasingly attractive to persons of all ages. Living small is becoming the new living large as people downsize to accommodate busy lifestyles and a desire to have more freedom. Creating an inviting outdoor space on your balcony or patio is one of the great ways you can increase your living space, especially if you enjoy being outside. Here are some easy and fun ways to own your outdoor space, no matter where you live.

3 Summer Fun Garden Upcycle Projects

4 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

Now that your garden is going gangbusters and you have a bit of a reprieve from your planting, it’s a good time to engage in some super fun garden upcycling projects. You will be amazed at what you can make to decorate your garden with items you have lying around. Below you will find a few of my favorite garden recycle projects. Have fun!

How to Save Your Lawn From the Hot Summer Sun

3 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

While the peppers and tomatoes in your veggie garden may appreciate the summer heat, your lawn does not necessarily feel the same way. Extreme heat may leave your grass looking worn and sad. To get through those hot stretches, it is important to baby your lawn a little bit. Here are some simple tips that you can follow to keep your grass looking awesome, even in the dead of summer.

8 Ways to Create Your Go-to Outdoor Relax Room

4 min read | Author - Liivi Hess

Picture yourself in a relaxing oasis with the calming sounds of running water, birds singing, and a breeze blowing in the treetops. The only thing better than relaxing indoors on a beautiful sunny day is to do all that outside, surrounded by nature. But first, you must make your outdoor area look and feel inviting, relaxing and pleasant not just for you but also for your guests and anyone who might want to join you.

Unique Ways to Capture and Save Water For Your Thirsty Plants

5 min read | Author - Liivi Hess

Did you know there are hundreds of gallons of usable water going to waste in your home every day? With a little know-how, you can save much of this wasted water and use it for your garden. Many of these water-wise gardening strategies serve more than one purpose, reducing water usage, improving garden soil, protecting plants, and saving money on your utility bill, too. Here are the best ways to repurpose water that would otherwise go to waste and water your thirsty plants.

Do You Have High Blood Pressure? Try Gardening

4 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

Over one hundred million American adults have high blood pressure, according to the American Heart Association. This is nearly half of all American adults and a staggering statistic for sure. The most common cause of cardiovascular disease-related deaths is high blood pressure, a condition that can be reversed. Two ways that you can lower blood pressure are by reducing stress and engaging in some sort of physical activity daily. If you aren’t much for jogging, why not try gardening your way to lower blood pressure?

Top Small Greenhouse Projects to Do While You Have Some Extra Time

4 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

Many novice (and experienced) gardeners are intimidated by the idea of a greenhouse. Its time to stop putting it off and tackle this essential, practical garden staple once and for all. While you are still working from home, or have a little extra time due to canceled social engagements, use this opportunity to accomplish these small greenhouse projects and make your yard space even more valuable and usable.

10 Ways to Spruce Up Your Patio on a Dime

5 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

Since you likely have a little extra time on your hands due to shelter-in-place orders and the weather is warming up in many parts of the country, you may have started utilizing your outdoor living space more than ever before. If you aren’t exactly thrilled with your patio but don’t want to spend a fortune fixing it up, these 10 fun ideas will inspire you to get creative with what you have and spruce up your porch or patio on a dime. Plus, most of these ideas are renter-friendly, so you don’t have to worry about not getting back your deposit when you move out.

Controlling Weeds in 6 Easy Steps

4 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

If you have a garden, you will also have weeds. In reality, weeds are just plants out of place. This does not change the fact that these plants will steal nutrients and water from the plants that you are growing. Ultimately, weeds will take over unless you employ a full-on weed management plan. Here are six easy steps to help you get your weeds under control so that you can enjoy your garden.

7 Spring Cleaning Tips to Get Your Garden Shed and Tools in Order

4 min read | Author - Taylor Ramsey

As the weather starts to warm up, you are likely itching to get outside and start all of those spring garden tasks that keep you busy until its time to plant. But before you can begin trimming bushes, adding compost to your soil, and planting seeds, you’ll want to make sure that you embrace the spring cleaning fervor outside as well as inside your home. Preparing your garden shed and tools now will help you stay organized and make each of your precious garden days count.

How to Create a Beautiful Loose Border Living Fence

6 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

As the saying goes, “good fences make good neighbors.” While this may be true, you may have a desire for a non-traditional fence. Have you considered a living fence? This fence is beautiful, and when done correctly, can provide more than ample privacy for both you and your neighborhood. Furthermore, a living wall can act as a refuge for wildlife and a windbreak. Read on to discover the best shrubs for creating a vibrant and effective living fence!

Create Your Very Own Patio Paradise in 7 Easy Steps

3 Summer Fun Garden Upcycle Projects

How to Save Your Lawn From the Hot Summer Sun

8 Ways to Create Your Go-to Outdoor Relax Room

Unique Ways to Capture and Save Water For Your Thirsty Plants

Do You Have High Blood Pressure? Try Gardening

Top Small Greenhouse Projects to Do While You Have Some Extra Time

10 Ways to Spruce Up Your Patio on a Dime

Controlling Weeds in 6 Easy Steps

7 Spring Cleaning Tips to Get Your Garden Shed and Tools in Order

How to Create a Beautiful Loose Border Living Fence

Plant This Next to Beans for Better Flavor

Do This and Your Seeds Will Sprout Like Magic (Seriously, 3x Faster)

The Fractured Case Against Eggs

How to Grow and Use This #1 Citrus Fruit for Whiter Teeth and Radiant Skin

Can I Eat Those Backyard Mushrooms?

Replace Dangerous and Expensive Herbicides and Pesticides With this Simple Kitchen Solution

6 Foods Proven To Kill Breast Cancer Cells

Banish Ear Fungi and Ease Pain With ACV

Good Poop, Bad Poop (What Works in Your Garden)

Is Smoking Weed Shrinking Your Testicles?

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