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Slow Decorating: How We Make Our House A Home

This Post May Contain Affiliate Links. Please Read Our Disclosure Policy here We were away last weekend celebrating the upcoming arrival of our new grand-daughter with friends and family. We had a wonderful time! Such a special season. Even though I was…

From Lawn to Urban Meadow: My Alternative Lawn Guide

My wildflower front yard has turned my house into the talk of the town. Everyone loves it! What was once a drab, uneven, and neglected lawn has turned into an urban meadow that is not only stunning but incredibly low maintenance and…

Advice Container Gardens by Home & Garden Overload May 31, 2024

Ditch the Guilt and Grow Summer Flowering Bulbs as Annuals

Summer flowering bulbs provide some of the most striking colours in the garden, providing full-on shows and an encore all summer long. But in the winter, what happens if you decide not to dig up your bulbs and leave them to fend…

Seasonal Guide Shopping by Home & Garden Overload May 30, 2024

Neutral Patio Finds for a Luxe Outdoor Space

| Published on May 30, 2024 If you’re someone who quickly grows tired of design trends and bright colors, a neutral outdoor space is your safest bet. You can punch up the look by layering in different textures and shapes rather than…

Advice Green Thumb Pest Control by Home & Garden Overload May 30, 2024

Do I Need to Buy Organic Plants and Seedlings?

So many people are picking up organic gardening (yay!), but finding organic plants can become tricky. Organic plants must undergo a rigorous certification process, making them harder to find. But here’s why you may not actually need to buy organic seedlings. I’m…

Advice Green Thumb by Home & Garden Overload May 30, 2024

Buying a Plant: 6 Tips for Choosing Seedlings for Your Garden

Don’t just grab the first plant you see! Pick up your seedling and give it a thorough check with these tips on how to choose garden plants and veggies. Spoiler alert: avoid buying a plant that’s already flowering. If I’m being honest,…

Container Gardens Outdoor Living Shopping by Home & Garden Overload May 29, 2024

Steal This Look: A Small Container Garden Balcony in San Francisco

Here, we present the concept of a dry garden applied to an urban balcony. The project is located in Hayes Valley of San Francisco and is designed by Daniel Nolan, landscape designer and former in-house designer at Flora Grubb Gardens. The garden…

Green Thumb Landscape Inspiration by Home & Garden Overload May 29, 2024

The 6 Types of Lilies for the Summer Garden

For centuries, lilies have captivated the hearts of gardeners. A cultivated plant as old and versatile as the lily means there are so many types of lilies to choose from. Today, I’m breaking down the many types of lilies out there so…

Ideas Lifestyle Shopping by Home & Garden Overload May 29, 2024

Spring in the Tiny Cottage: A Reflection on Having Less in a Cottage by the Sea

Welcome back to The Tiny Cottage in Spring! Our last official visit here on The Inspired Room was at Christmastime! I’ve been asked many times to return for a spring post, so here we are! My parents officially moved in to this…

Advice Green Thumb Lifestyle by Home & Garden Overload May 22, 2024

Make Gardening a Joy at Any Age or Health Stage

Now, I believe everyone who told me about all the aches and pains that come with aging. As someone who suffers from chronic pain, I’m used to managing it on a regular basis. But now, it’s most definitely an everyday thing. Here’s…

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