There’s something about a garden nook that just feels like home. Not the whole yard, not some manicured lawn—but that one quiet corner where the air shifts, the flowers lean in, and the rest of the world sort of fades out. That’s where the magic settles. That’s where an enchanted garden really begins. I’ve always…
If you’ve been toying with the idea of adding a pool to your backyard but the cost makes you wince… mate, you’re not alone. That’s where poly stock tank pools come in. Cheap-ish, DIY-friendly, and weirdly chic once you dress them up. These things have become backyard gold, and for good reason. You might’ve seen…
There’s something about a red hibiscus flower blooming on your patio that makes you feel like you’re on a permanent tropical getaway. I don’t know about you, but I see Hawaiian hibiscus and I instantly think of Hawaii flowers, gentle breezes, and that warm, lazy air that only summer brings. The best part? You don’t…
There’s something about a well-placed plant that just makes a room feel alive. Every time I walk into a space with the right kind of greenery, it’s like having the space come alive and it’s somehow breathing. For me, styling matters, because the look and feel of the space with plants changes the mood of…
Growing potatoes in fall isn’t just possible—it’s actually a great way to use up garden space after summer crops are done. I’ve planted them in raised beds, old buckets, even feed sacks. If you’ve got a bit of time before winter hits, you can grow a decent crop. Is Fall a Good Time to Plant…
There’s something about the sound of trickling water that changes the mood of a space completely. Whether it’s a tiny urban garden or a sprawling rural yard, adding a waterfall to a small pond creates an atmosphere that feels grounded, alive, and oddly calming. It’s not just decorative—it does something. You can feel it in…
There’s something quietly magical about a garden that doesn’t quit when the weather cools. Most people pack away the tools after the first frost and wait out the long stretch until spring. But if you’ve got a bit of patience and a few sturdy varieties, a whole second season of growing opens up right as…
There’s something deeply grounding about getting out in the garden once the air starts to shift—that crisp edge that says summer’s fading and it’s time to start preparing the soil for what’s next. Fall gardening isn’t just about tossing seeds in and hoping for the best. If you play your cards right with companion planting,…
There’s something about fall that makes me feel like retreating into smaller, more enchanted spaces. The air sharpens, the colours deepen, and suddenly I’m itching to craft little worlds that feel like they’ve leapt out of a storybook. The other day, I was flipping through an old issue of Home Beautiful—one of my favourites to…
Just because the air’s starting to get that crispy edge doesn’t mean your gardening days are over. In fact, fall might be the perfect season to sneak in some herb planting—whether you’ve got raised beds out back or a few pots on the patio. Cooler weather makes it easier on young plants, and let’s be…