You can easily root Christmas Cactus cuttings! Propagating Christmas and Thanksgiving Cactus cuttings in water is simple and fast. It is so easy to root Christmas Cactus (Schlumbergera) plant cuttings you won’t believe it! I have had sections of leaf stems fall off my plant with buds on them that will root and bloom. Propagating…
Do you want to know how to plant Iris bulbs correctly? This is an easy step-by-step on how to plant bearded Irises for the best flowering, healthy plants, and years of enjoyment. How you plant Iris bulbs (rhizomes) is key to growing healthy plants with loads of flowers. Technically bearded Iris bulbs are called rhizomes…
This DIY potting bench for Fall is celebrating the season in style. A humble fence board DIY build looks pretty good decked out in Autumn glory. You have seen my diy potting bench before and now it is decked out for Fall. I have been loading up on Mums. The local garden center has them…
You can easily clean your outdoor rug, I show you how I do it. The nature of being outside makes things get dirty. Then you have kids, dogs and other humans tracking dirt all over. Thankfully outdoor rugs are made to take it and they are easy to clean! Do you have an outdoor seating…
Easy DIY garden arbor for your Cottage Garden. Easy to build and it is portable too. This easy DIY garden arbor is made using the same ideas as the super easy obelisks we built and I shared here. (this post would’ve been way too long if I had attached all the step by step photos,…
How to grow hollyhocks in your garden. A few tips and tricks for those that struggle. Hollyhocks are a pollinator host plant and beautiful flower that adds height and beauty to any garden. You can grow Hollyhocks in your garden, even beginner gardeners! Let’s grow Hollyhocks (some spell it Holly hocks) in your Cottage Garden one…
Keeping Your House Clean 10 Minutes at a Time is a real solution for busy people. You don’t have to spend hours at a time to have a clean home. Keeping your house clean 10 minutes at a time creates an environment that promotes comfort and emotional well being. You can do this! I get…
How to Build a Sweetheart Bench DIY, an easy bench you can build quickly. Perfect for your garden, entryway, or wherever you need a bit of extra seating. Need a new bench? I have got you covered, this post, How to Build a Sweetheart bench will have you building one in no time and the…