The last couple of weeks the weather has been down right cold! Well, for Mississippi standards it was cold. Highs in the 20's and lots of wind - that always makes me curl up in lots of blankets and not want to go outdoors. Brrrr! But the cold front passed us by and now the temperatures are back up to a pleasant 65 degrees. My kind of winter weather. I ventured back outside to walk through my yard and look at any of the remaining plants that … [Read more...]
How to Keep Ants Out of Your Hummingbird Feeder
You know the struggle. You find the perfect place for your hummingbird feeder, you know the one, right outside the kitchen window, and the next time you look, there are ants on, in, and around your hummingbird feeder. Once they are inside the feeder, they will die and cause mold and fungus to grow in the food. It's not healthy for the birds and besides, who wants to keep killing ants? Ants have to find a way to crawl on to the feeder in the … [Read more...]
Gifts for Gardeners Less Than $30
If you’re looking for the perfect yet inexpensive gift for the gardener in your life, here are some of my favorite picks for gifts under thirty dollars. Some of these gift ideas are practical and functional but some of them are just full of whimsy – so you’ll be sure to find something that fits the personality of your favorite gardener. From tools to plants to garden decoration, I hope you'll find that perfect gift. This is my pick of 10 items … [Read more...]
Painted Pine Cone Table Decoration
This is a fun, pretty, and surprisingly easy project that makes a great table decoration. You can make it to match your decor for year-round use or you can pick colors that are holiday-themed. My living room has teal, lime green, and white colors in it, so I selected paint that would coordinate well with my furniture and decorations. I had fun making this and it was near-instant gratification. The project only takes about 20-30 minutes to … [Read more...]
Fall Asters: Purple Blooms for Bees, Butterflies, & Beauty
Fall in Mississippi still tends toward the warmer temps, which means that bees and butterflies are still hanging around. The scorching heat and sun of the late summer has often killed off many of the most prolific flowering plants, meaning there are less flowers for the pollinators to feed on. Adding a few fall-flowering plants can provide a food source for pollinators and add some extra beauty to your garden for the season. How to Grow Fall … [Read more...]
My 2016 Fall Planter
I'm not cheap, I'm frugal. When it comes to my garden, that means I often repurpose plants from one planting or flower bed into another one. There's nothing wrong with that, right? In this case, I repurposed a croton from a container garden that had long outgrown its original pot and mixed it in with some heliconias that I purchased on sale with an existing fern and calla lily. The only new plant was the Ixora with the orange blooms. I know … [Read more...]
What to Plant Instead of Mums for Fall Flowers
For the last few weeks when I walk into my local garden center, there is nothing but mums and pansies available for sale. Believe it or not, there are other plants that flower in the fall. To get those blooms, you’ll need to plan ahead and find your plants when they are available for planting in the summer and get them in the ground. You won’t be able to find them in stores during their blooming period. But a little planning goes a long way – … [Read more...]
Be Careful What You Bring Indoors
The air is getting crisper and the temperatures are dropping. It's getting close to the time to bring your plants indoors for the winter. I have a lot of potted plants, so each year, I have to pick and choose the ones that I am going to try to save and those that I will leave outside. Otherwise, it gets to be a jungle in my house! Hitchhikers on my plants I am rooting some cuttings of a snake plant and for the last few months they have been … [Read more...]
The 5 Best Southeastern Trees for Fall Color
Many of our Southeastern forests are dominated by oaks and pines, which don't have much color in the fall. If you want vivid fall color in your backyard, these are some of the trees that shine. 1. Japanese maple (Acer palmatum) With so many cultivars to choose from, you'll be able to find the right size, shape, and color for your backyard. In the fall, some Japanes maple leaves turn gold, some turn bright red, and others orange or other … [Read more...]
Adding A Little Magic to My Garden: Using Fairy Lights
This content includes affiliate links. I get a small percentage of the sale for purchases made through links in this post. However, I use each product I review and only recommend those that I like and have worked well. Read my disclosure for more information. This year I planted Mandevilla in the spring/summer container gardens I planted for my mom. I just took out those summer plants and replaced them with fall mums, pansies, decorative … [Read more...]
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