Your indoor decorations in winter may be seasonally based or just something to liven up your settings when it’s cold outside. As more people come to love succulent plants and grow them indoors, we might include them even in our holiday enhancements. You can add winter succulent décor in lots of ways. Read on for winter succulent ideas. Winter Decorating
It’s one of those funny things in life; when you need a coaster, you usually don’t have one on hand. Yet, after you create an ugly ring on your wooden side table with your hot drink, you vow to go out and buy new coasters soon. How about a better idea? DIY tree coasters. These are coasters made of wood
Growing today’s garden is a handy and healthful way to add fresh fruits and veggies to the menu. Sometimes, a robust crop can help fill the freezer as well. So how do you ensure vigorous growth of your crops? While there are lots of new tips, technology, and products you can use to help promote the best garden growth, sometimes
One of the most magical aspects of autumn is the brilliant color display of leaves. While a few leaves simply wilt and fall, many deciduous trees say goodbye to summer in a burst of glory, with leaves turning brilliant and fiery shades of crimson, flaming orange, yellow, and even purple. If you love the drama of autumn leaves, you can
Chores begin to wind down in November for the upper Midwest gardener, but there are still things to do. To ensure your garden and yard are ready for winter and prepared to grow healthy and strong in spring, put these November gardening tasks on your list in Minnesota, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Iowa. Your Regional To-Do List Most of the chores
The great outdoors is filled with free materials for holiday and seasonal décor. For the cost of some twine, you can make a natural pinecone garland for a great indoor or outdoor decoration. It’s a fun activity to do with the whole family. Get everyone involved in the hunt for pinecones, even little kids. Pinecone Garland Ideas for Decorating Pinecone
Upcycling in the garden is a great way to reuse old materials and add some flair to your outdoor, or indoor, space. Using alternatives to flower pots in container gardening is not new, but have you ever tried making a rain boot planter? A rubber boot flowerpot is a fun way to use old boots you don’t need or that
A wreath of flowerpots can house live or fake plants and makes an attractive, homey decoration for indoors or out. The options are endless. You can paint the containers and select from a variety of plants. Try air plants or succulents planted in lightweight perlite or cactus mix. Or go for no care silk or plastic plants. The effect is
By: Mary H. Dyer, Credentialed Garden Writer Most autumn leaves have fallen, mornings are crisp, and the first frost has come and gone, but there’s still plenty of time for Northeast gardening in November. Put on a jacket and head outdoors to take care of your gardening to-do list before the snow flies. Read on for helpful tips on November