One of my favorite garden styles is the classic English cottage garden. They’re lush, overflowing, and just a little unruly, yet somehow perfectly balanced. Today’s beautiful garden tour from HollandGreen Landscapes in Oxfordshire captures that timeless charm and feels as though you’ve stepped into the pages of a Jane Austen novel. Every winding path, fragrant…
If you love the idea of living among flowers all summer long, Flowering Outdoors by Margaret Shaw is going to be your new happy place. This beautiful book is packed with inspiration from a variety of tastemakers who know how to make outdoor spaces feel like true “rooms,” whether it’s a cozy city balcony, a…
A well-designed front yard can transform the entire look of a home, enhancing its curb appeal and creating a welcoming atmosphere. One of the most effective and visually striking ways to add curb appeal is with a front yard flower garden. Whether formal or informal, structured or free-flowing, flower gardens offer color, texture, and personality…
Maybe you don’t have a fence so you’re wondering why you need a garden gate. You can still use a gate to define an entry into a garden area, or even to the entry of your home. Fence or no fence, garden gates add charm and interest to outdoor spaces. Above, a hedgerow creates a…
Who’s ready for a shot of beautiful color in the form of breathtaking spring flowers? ME!! And probably you too, since most of country is getting over a polar vortex. Today’s post is total eye candy and everything that there is to love about spring flowers and gardens. Sigh! A beautiful, blooming cherry tree above…
Whether you’re an avid gardener needing a space to organize tools and supplies, or you’re simply looking for a cozy backyard retreat, a well-designed garden shed can elevate the look of your outdoor space. For two years now I’ve dreamt of getting a shed in our side yard but haven’t pulled the trigger yet. I…
My favorite place at home during the summer is my backyard koi pond. It’s truly the ultimate oasis and I consider myself very lucky to enjoy its beauty and tranquility all season long. Its existence is simply magical and when I need to de-stress and relax, I venture out to the pond. If you’ve…
Today we’re taking a tour of a gorgeous home garden on the property of a restored 1850’s house located in Wisconsin. The garden was designed and created by American Landscape and was a Gold Award Winner for Landscape Construction. The project involved keeping some of the original plantings intact while giving the yard a fresh…
Who’s ready for a garden tour? Spring is officially here and I’m more than ready to enjoy lush green spaces. Today we’re touring a gorgeous Oak Brook garden by Bertrand Landscape Design that’s sure to put you in the mood to get a little dirt under your fingernails! This Oak Brook home outside of Chicago…
This past weekend I did a thing. I created a pair of totally adorable pumpkin towers in front of my house. Well, I think they’re adorable anyway. And I shouldn’t say that I created them all by myself because hubby helped and got me started. We made two towers of pumpkins that were super easy…
Most people add a garden shed to their yard for added storage, but today’s sheds are often aesthetically appealing, as well. Today I’m sharing a fun collection of this must-have outdoor building that will expand your storage options and create a new focal point in the yard. Rather than just plop a shed in the…
One of the most important things to me about spring, summer, and fall, is getting outside as much as possible. Here in the Chicago area, we’re cooped inside all winter and I feel like a caged animal waiting to be released into the wild. I’m not fan of winter and don’t enjoy being outside if…
Last Sunday I spend most of the day gardening, and tomorrow will be more of the same. I planted all my flower boxes and love how they look so far. Normally I plant the same flowers in the boxes because once I find what thrives in a spot, I tend to stick with that plant….
This week I received The Gardener’s Idea Book from Proven Winners and it really got my creative juices flowing for the gardening season. One thing on this year’s bucket list is to re-do the front yard. Here’s some inspiration photos of front yard landscape ideas in case you’re ready for a little curb appeal improvement,…
In a little over a month, crocus and other early spring flowers will start to poke their pretty heads up out of the soil. Daffodils and early spring tulips will follow soon thereafter. But what really excites me is the appearance of Virginia Bluebells around the yard. Spring is always such an exciting time when…
Since I’m doing some early fall planting this weekend, I thought I’d look for some inspiration to get my creative juices flowing. In addition to re-planting my flower boxes with flowering kale and asters, I’m also considering fall vignettes for the front porch and backyard deck. Here’s a few outdoor fall arrangements you might want…
