After the long winter, it is so wonderful to see the spring flowers in bloom. Spring bulbs, flowering trees and shrubs, and early spring perennials paint a picture that one never grows tired of seeing each year. It’s a sight to behold! Large and small flowering vignettes pop up here and there in most every […]
Decorate Your Spring Mantle with Your Outdoors
Since neither one of us has an outdoor mantle, we had an idea for an outdoor-indoor spring mantle. Our concept for this springtime mantle was to use living materials from the outdoors. None of the plant material used for the decorations here was artificial. We created an outdoor-indoor spring mantle by bringing the outdoors inside. […]
Helpful Garden Links
FIND HELPFUL GARDEN LINKS THAT provide in depth information for plants, perennials, dividing perennials, tree selection, roses, color wheel, birding and wildlife. Plants Find Your U.S. Frost Dates (click on Onsite Resources tab) Find Your Hardiness Zone (click on Onsite Resources tab) Common Perennials Dividing Perennials Planting Perennials Gardening with Annuals Selecting Trees for Your […]
Outdoor Design Idea Source
If you are at a loss for outdoor or garden design ideas, a great way to get some inspiration is at a former private estate that has been donated to your local park system (check with your local/state park system). These estates were once privately owned and well-cared for properties (house and grounds). While each […]