15 Cat-Friendly House Plants That Will Transform Your Home (Without the Vet Bills)

These pet-safe indoor plants will let you enjoy the beauty of nature indoors without worrying about an emergency vet visit. Creating a lush, green sanctuary in your home shouldn’t come with the constant worry of a pet emergency. If you’re a cat parent who loves indoor plants, you’ve probably faced this dilemma: many of the … Read more

Design a Garden: Easy Ideas for New Gardeners

Designing a garden might seem overwhelming at first, especially if you’re new to it. But with some thoughtful planning and a dash of creativity, you can transform any outdoor space into a charming garden that mirrors your personal style.  .tasty-pins-banner-container{display:block;margin-bottom:20px;position:relative;width:-moz-fit-content;width:fit-content}.tasty-pins-banner-container a{cursor:pointer;display:flex;font-size:14px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1px;line-height:1.8em;text-transform:uppercase}.tasty-pins-banner-container a:hover{opacity:1}.tasty-pins-banner-container .tasty-pins-banner{align-items:center;bottom:0;cursor:pointer;display:flex;justify-content:center;left:0;padding-bottom:1em;padding-top:1em;position:absolute;right:0}.tasty-pins-banner-container .tasty-pins-banner svg{margin-right:4px;width:32px}.tasty-pins-banner-container .tasty-pins-banner span{margin-top:4px}.tasty-pins-banner-container a.tasty-pins-banner{text-decoration:none}.tasty-pins-banner-container a.tasty-pins-banner:hover{opacity:.8}.tasty-pins-banner-container a.tasty-pins-banner-image-link{flex-direction:column}.tasty-pins-banner-container a img{margin-bottom:0}.entry-content .wp-block-image .tasty-pins-banner-container img{margin-bottom:0;padding-bottom:0}#et-boc … Read more

Easy Breezy Landscaping with Low-Maintenance Outdoor Plants

Have a brown thumb, live a busy lifestyle, or are new to gardening? This is for you. Outdoor plants don’t have to be complicated. You can create a beautiful garden and upgrade your landscaping game with a few easy options. So if you’ve ever worried while you watered your outdoor plants, it’s ok, we’ve got … Read more

How to Keep Plants Watered While You’re Away

Taking a vacation should be all about relaxation, not worrying about your plants. But if you are a plant lover, leaving behind your glorious greenery can indeed be a bit stressful. Let’s talk about how to keep your plants alive so vacation is enjoyable and your plants survive your absence. The key challenge here is making … Read more

The Ultimate List of Perfect DIY Gift Basket Ideas

Shutterstock / IMG Stock Studio Themed gift baskets make amazing, affordable, and memorable gifts. The key is to pick the items carefully and to pay attention to the presentation. Here is a complete list of our very favorite gift basket ideas for everyone on your list, plus money-saving tips and tricks on assembling DIY gift baskets!    Who … Read more

Eye Candy: Fall Porch Decor Inspiration

The leaves are falling,  the temperature’s dropping, and the weather is perfect for spending some time outdoors. If you’re like me, you want your porch to be as inviting as the weather around you. Here are some of my favorite fall porch decorations to help get you in the season.   1. This Boho Fall Porch is … Read more

10 Sophisticated Leather DIYs For Fall

Photo: The Merry Thought Leather is one of those materials that seems intimidating… but once you start working with it, you’ll realize that it’s not. I promise. So in honor of this sophisticated material, today I’m sharing ten of my favorite leather DIYs for your home. (And if you’re not into using the real stuff, … Read more

13 Tips For Landscaping On A Budget

Photo: Repo Studio Landscaping can be pricey, but there are ways to lessen the expense if you exert a bit of extra effort and some ingenuity. Here are our favorite ways to landscape on a budget.    1. Choose plants with bright colored blooms for big impact. Flowering plants with big, bright blooms (as shown … Read more

Roundup: 5 DIY Composting Techniques For Creating Your Own Rich, Organic Fertilizer

As a gardener and urban farmer you come to appreciate and treasure compost, or as I affectionately call it, “Black Gold”. Composting itself is actually pretty easy and there are several methods and solutions. Whether you own a full-on farm, or live in a tiny apartment, there is no reason you can’t or shouldn’t be composting. … Read more

59 DIY Landscaping Ideas and Tips to Improve Your Outdoor Space

The Curbly House 2017 Being a homeowner is a big responsibility, and while there’s plenty to take care of inside you home, don’t forget about the outside, either. If you’ve ever looked into the cost of hiring a professional landscaper, you know they’re not cheap. Fortunately, there are a slew of inexpensive and affordable DIY landscaping ideas at … Read more