The sweet relief of spring weather is an irresistible draw to spend as much time as possible outside. While parks and neighborhood walks are fun ways to see new scenery, there’s nothing like having a beautiful outdoor space to enjoy just a step outside the comfort of your own home! Today, we’re going to look…
Spring is just around the corner! Before you get carried away by the sunshine and go buy a bunch of plants, take some time to do a little “spring cleaning” in your garden. A weekend of preparation can go a long way towards setting you up for a year of success! Here are five steps…
1. Refresh your planters Add variety and color to your yard and patio by putting fresh flowers in your planters. A trip to your local nursery can get you all set for the spring and summer. Make sure that the flowers you choose are best for the particular lighting in the area of your yard…
Here in N. Texas it’s hot. Like 106 degrees hot. My beautiful potted plants and flowers have taken a beating, unfortunately. I’ve had to get creative so that they’ll last through this inferno we call summer. Here are a couple of tips to keep your patio and yard blooming all summer long.…
Drought Resistant Plants Welcome to summer. Here in North Texas we are already baking under the reign of sun and humidity. All that’s left to do is grab a glass of lemonade and find a pool with some shade to wait it out. And find some drought resistant plants! If you’re like us and…
Has the weather been warming up where you are? Spring is the iconic season of gardens, and it is easy to feel like the oncoming summer is an enemy of your plants. Here are three quick, but tried-and-true tips that this Sweet Feeders family is implementing, and that can help you, too! Mulch, mulch,…
Spring is here and we in North Texas couldn’t be more thrilled. Our yard is starting to bloom. We are planning projects for new landscaping. The soil is calling my name! I can’t wait to dig my fingers in it. Just a couple of more weeks and I’ll get my wish. It’s a busy time,…
Now is the time to prepare your home and yard for spring, and, more relevant to this article, for hummingbirds! During the winter, hummingbirds migrate to the southernmost parts of the U.S.A. and further south to Central America. With Spring’s return, however, hummingbirds come back to most of the U.S.A., and areas of Canada. Whether you are…