Go with GroupsOne well-planted container looks great on its own, but a grouping can be stunning. Here, a colorful mix of pansies, violas, lobelia, stock, and kale creates lots of interest. Use them by a doorway, next to a path, or to add cheer to bare spots in your spring garden.Hint: Use three different sizes … More Cool-Season Containers ~ Fill your landscape with spring color with these fresh and easy container gardens.

other’s Day is fast approaching—do you have a perfect present picked out yet? This year, why not give Mom a gift that’s as charitable as it is beautiful? Click through the slideshow above to shop 16 Mother’s Day gifts that give back—without breaking the bank. Says Sir Elton John, “I love the Woodside Garden candle … More Mothers Day Sunday May 11.2014 ~ Here are 15 Mother’s Day gifts that give back

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this “keg” and it’s so simple to make! Just lop off one end of the melon to get it to stand upright, scoop out the flesh from the other, whiz that with any clear spirit in a blender, pour the liquid back into the rind, and top with ice. You can … More Just In Time for Spring.Summer ~ A Watermelon Keg

Even if your outdoor space is tiny, it’s still possible to create a stylish, welcoming patio you’ll love to spend time in. From creating privacy and adding mood lighting to choosing furniture you love, here are 11 ideas from our friends at Houzz to transform your patio. Decked Out You don’t have to live with … More Clever Decor Ideas For Small Patios

So Fortunate To Have You What you’ll need: a chinese take out box (we picked ours up at michael’s craft store), fortune cookies (you can find them at smart n final or albertsons), the label (Download Teacher Fortunate Tags) or (Download Blank Fortunate Tags), a 4″ scalloped circle, a sheet of tissue paper, ribbon, optional: … More 10+ Teacher Appreciation Treat Ideas

While plain terracotta can diminish the beauty of spring blooms, these unique DIY planters, made with common household castoffs, will help your buds shine. See for yourself and then learn how to turn virtually anything into a verdant vessel. Oh, Baby! Who knew that those little jars that once contained stewed carrots and pureed peaches … More Upcycled Outdoor Craft Ideas: 5 Creative Planters

Teacher Appreciation Week is the first full week in May. Scroll through these ideas and you will be totally prepared to thank your teachers! Creative Juices I think it’s always fun to give teachers a gift that they can use during the summer on their time off. We love smoothies and I thought it would … More Teacher Appreciation Week ~ 9 Gift Ideas To Share With Your Favorite Teacher

Fiesta Time ~ Plant mini succulents and cacti in empty Mexican food cans. Let these charming centerpieces double as party favors. In Vino Veritas ~ Turn an old wine crate into a blossoming centerpiece, with the help of hydrangeas and a collection of glass jars. Place taller containers in the middle to give the arrangement … More DIY Outdoor Centerpieces That Will Impress Your Neighbors, Guests, or Just Yourself