Category: Gardening tips

32 Outrageously Fun Things You’ll Want In Your Backyard This Summer

32 Outrageously Fun Things You’ll Want In Your Backyard This Summer Your backyard is a place where family and friends gather to enjoy each other’s company and make memories during the summer. There are many things you can do that are simple, but are sure to be enjoyed by all people. If Summer in your …

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DIY Grape Arbor: Free Building Plan

DIY Grape Arbor: Free Building Plan Adding a feature to your garden or courtyard might include building a pergola or arbor. Freestanding or attached to your home, a pergola or arbor is usually designed to be a shaded walkway or relaxation area. What You Will Need: posts: (4) 4×4 @ 7′ 6.5″ . (8) 2×6 …

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20 Pretty Pots to Refresh Your Succulents

20 Pretty Pots to Refresh Your Succulents If you have trouble keeping indoor flowers or plants alive…succulents are the answer to your plant problems! Succulents thrive in the simplest of environments as one of the easiest plants to take care of – and they are super cute! From painted pots to vintage containers, succulents can …

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Huge List of Ailments and the Healing Herbal Cures for Them

Huge List of Ailments and the Healing Herbal Cures for Them From marijuana to catnip, there are hundreds of remarkably common herbs, flowers, berries and plants that serve all kinds of important medicinal and health purposes that might surprise you: anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, insect repellent, antiseptic, expectorant, antibacterial, detoxification, fever reduction, antihistamine and pain relief. The …

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The Only Summer Garden Checklist You’ll Ever Need

The Only Summer Garden Checklist You’ll Ever Need While you might feel the urge to get down, dirty, and sweaty in the summer heat and work to make the most gorgeous garden you can make, Empress of Dirt has a different checklist for you. Each item on the list was created to help you indulge and …

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