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Category: Backyard Beauty

Baskets Make It Better ~ Easy Shed Organization

I have been spending much of my free time gardening these days….total relaxation as I feed my plants…wait where is that fertilizer…I know I left my clippers right here….Has anyone seen my gloves??? Truth is…PURE FRUSTRATION because I couldn’t find any of my gardening items when I needed them!! Zapping the joy right out of one of my…

D.I.Y. Hanging Flower Baskets

I love Flowers! I plant them everywhere. Nothing better than pops of color and fragrance throughout the yard. One place I love to put hanging pots of flowers is in our screened pool enclosure. I bought a beautiful one last year and wanted to add a few more….But you know what? They are really expensive! $24.99? Love the Look but Not the Price! Now my friends&#8230…

How to Make a Jasmine Topiary

Last weekend as I got out of the car at my friend Lezley’s house, I was immediately greeted with a delightful fragrance. The wonderful aroma of Jasmine hit me as if I were swimming in it! As I looked around I could see why…gorgeous pots of Jasmine lined the driveway and were strategically placed throughout her yard. First thought that came to mind??….I have…

My Love of Orchids

I attended one of my favorite events last weekend. The Jacksonville Orchid Society Show. I am not an orchid expert, that is why I attend events like this and read many orchid blogs. Orchids now thrive in my care, but believe me, it wasn’t always this way…. An Instagram Photo taken last summer I titled, “Backyard Beauty” Loving Them to Death I fell in love…