It may be winter now, but now is an opportune time to plan upgrades and enhancements for your yard's shed. With the right planning, you can improve its look and function just in time for spring! Consider how minor improvements—like a new shed door and matching hardware or a bit of landscaping—can help you create the backyard shed of your dreams. The Shed That Doesn’t Match the House For many homeowners, the backyard shed is an afterthought—useful but often overlooked in the design. While it may serve a practical purpose, it can clash with an otherwise tidy yard. Peeling paint, crooked Continue reading...
Simple Ways to Make Yard Care Easier
Photo courtesy of depositphotos.com Yard care can grow into more work than you might anticipate. What starts as a manageable routine can quickly turn into endless chores you dread week after week and season after season. In many cases, the issue isn’t the effort you put in, but early decisions that end up having a far greater impact over time. The way your space is divided—such as how much is lawn versus mulch, hardscaping, or other materials—affects how your yard handles weather and ultimately determines the level of upkeep involved. Making yard care easier often comes down to Continue reading...
How Busy Moms Can Maintain a Beautiful Yard with Minimal Effort
The demands of work, children and housework don't always allow much time for maintaining a backyard. But a stunning yard needn't be a luxury. Creating an inviting, beautiful garden that won’t take away valuable time out of the day is possible with careful planning. Follow these tips to create a lovely yard with little effort. Plant Hardy, Low-Maintenance Plants The first step in creating a low-effort yard is making smart choices for plants. Be sure to select species that can grow without constant attention and focus on native plants suitable for your climate and soil conditions. Because Continue reading...
28 Inspiring Eco-Friendly Home Tips for Sustainable Living
Walking into an eco-friendly home feels different—there is a sense of harmony that is immediately noticeable. As a mom of five kids, I've spent years transforming our home into a sustainable sanctuary. When managing the needs of five children, finding eco-friendly home tips becomes not just an environmental choice, but a necessity. The average household produces 8 metric tons of carbon dioxide annually, which is why making sustainable changes can have a significant impact—something I have witnessed as our family's carbon footprint has decreased despite our larger household Continue reading...
Spring Gardening—How to Plant and Grow Herbs and Tomatoes to Enjoy This Season & in Summer
It's almost Mother's Day, which in New Jersey means that its time to start planting warm-weather herbs and vegetables! I don't plant many veggies, but I like to grow tomatoes and a few easy herbs, both in containers. Check out these growing tips to cultivate some veggies and herbs of your own! Growing Rosemary Rosemary is one of my all-time favorite herbs! I had a beautiful and bushy rosemary plant that lasted a few years, but it suddenly died a month or two ago! I used to enjoy cutting a sprig or two often to add to my potatoes. In New Jersey, it is best to plant rosemary this month Continue reading...
Amazon Spring Sale Ends March 31—Best Deals
If you're a big Amazon shopper like I am, you might have have realized that the retailer has been running a big sale this month with deals of up to about 40% off—and as March ends today, Monday is the LAST DAY to take advantage of it! So, if there is anything you would like for yourself or your home, head over there today to take advantage of the sale! These are some of the deals I have my eye on! Greenworks Cordless Lawn Mower Make mowing your lawn much cleaner, quiet, and more eco-friendly by getting this battery-operated mower. It's an Amazon Choice product, meaning that it's highly Continue reading...
Make Gardening Easier with the Right Tips
Photo Credit: DepositPhotos.com Gardening can be one of the most rewarding and relaxing hobbies you'll ever try—it's one of my favorite hobbies! But, it can take a lot of time and effort. It’s natural to want to make gardening easier, which presents a conundrum. You want it to be easier, but you’ll still want your garden to look amazing. You might think you’ll have to compromise on something. While that can sometimes be the case, it doesn’t always have to be. Instead, it could just be a matter of using the right gardening tips. Some of these could have much more of an impact than many Continue reading...
Planting Spring Bulbs in Planters
Happy Sunday! I can't believe that Halloween and the end of October are almost here! This past weekend, I took some time to get some spring bulbs planted. Spring Bulbs in Planters Earlier this month, Longfield Gardens had a sale, so I purchased 100 tulip bulbs, 100 daffodil bulbs and 50 crocus corns in bulk. Yesterday, I decided to start planting them! That day, I nestled about half of the tulip and daffodils and all the crocus corns in 11 planters. Today, I hope to plant the rest in my front yard gardening bed. As you see in the below photo, the tulip and daffodil bulbs came in Continue reading...
End of Summer Roundup
Wow - I can't believe that it's September already! This summer flew by, even though my twins had internships and were away from home for most of it. But we were all able to vacation in beautiful Stowe, Vermont, together or a few days, which was amazing! I also had some great gardening wins this summer and got two new small appliances that I love for my kitchen! Read on for my recap for summer 2024! My Twins' Senior Year of College Both of my kids are seniors this year and will be graduating in May! Time flies!! One is at Bryn Mawr College in Pennsylvania—where I went to college—and the Continue reading...
Disappointed With Your Garden? Here’s How To Bring It Around
Has your garden been a little less than fantastic lately? Does it seem like no matter what you do, your plants just aren't thriving? If so, don’t worry! Whether you’re dealing with wilting leaves or slow growth, there's always hope for reviving and rejuvenating a struggling garden. This guide provides simple yet effective tips to breathe new life into your garden and make it thrive again. Common Reasons Why Your Garden May Fail to Yield as Expected Gardening doesn't always turn out as intended. A common issue is inappropriate amounts of water, with either too much or too little Continue reading...
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