If you’ve ever stood in a garden center holding a bag of dahlia tubers and wondered if you were in over your head, I’ve been there. My first season, I second-guessed every decision: depth, spacing, whether to water, whether to wait. Now, after growing dahlias for years here in my Zone 8b Pacific Northwest garden,…
You don’t need a big yard to have a beautiful garden. A few well-planted containers can transform a deck, a balcony, or a front step into something that stops you in your tracks every time you walk past. Container gardening is also the gentlest way to start. The scale is manageable, the commitment is low,…
May is the month everything finally starts moving at once. The days are longer, the soil is warming up, and the to-do list somehow doubles overnight. Here in Zone 8b, May is one of the best months in the garden and one of the busiest. The last frost is behind us, summer annuals are calling…
Dividing perennials is one of the easiest ways to keep your garden healthy, full, and thriving year after year. If your plants are producing fewer blooms, looking overcrowded, or starting to thin out in the center, they may be asking for a little attention. The good news is that fixing the problem is pretty simple….
Are you looking for affordable ideas to refresh your bedroom space this season? I’ll share some of my favorite vintage decorating ideas that add charm and character to your bedroom. From antique mirrors and vintage textiles to rustic accents and upcycled furniture, plenty of simple ideas I’m sharing today will bring a charming vintage look…
Do you dream of having your own flower garden but feel overwhelmed by the thought of starting one? This guide to flower gardening for beginners will show you everything you need to start a garden and how to maintain it to get the best results. If you’re a beginner gardener and not sure how to…