Tag Archive for: garden blogger

Easy Garden DIY: Create a ‘Natural’ Trellis From Branches

Do you have vines in your garden? 

What type of trellis do you use for them?  Is it your basic (somewhat boring) wooden trellis?

What if you could make your own trellis that not only looks better but costs next to nothing?

*I have been sharing some of my favorite garden blog posts that I have written recently for Birds & Blooms magazine where I serve as the garden blogger – including this one about how to make your own ‘natural’ trellis.

Wooden trellis

Wooden trellis

I have seen quite a few trellises made from branches, but I thought this one that I saw while visiting the Green Bay Botanical Gardens in Wisconsin, was especially nice because you could see how it was made because the vine had not yet grown up on it.  

With all of the stormy weather, I’m sure you have your share of branches that have blown down from your tree that you can use.  I shared how to create your own trellis using branches in a recent post for Birds & Blooms…  

DIY Yard Project: How to Make a Trellis From Tree Branches    

You’ll not only save money by making your own, but I think that it looks nicer and is a more sustainable option.

DIY in the Garden: Floral Ice Cubes

10 Ways to Add Color to Your Garden Without Plants

Is your garden looking a bit lackluster and in need of more color than green?  While colorful flowering plants can help, it is hard to find a plant that will flower all year long.  

*Some of you may know that I am the garden blogger for Birds & Blooms magazine.  I have been going through some recent blog posts that I have written for them and thought that I would share some of my favorites with you.

Garden Without Plants

As part of a two-part series, I shared some creative ways to add color to the landscape without relying on plants alone.  This is especially helpful during the winter months when not many plants are in flower.  

Most of the photographs in these posts were taken during a recent trip to Southeastern Arizona including Bisbee, Tombstone, and Tucson.  

Backyard Garden Decor: Adding Color – Part 1

Backyard Garden Decor: Adding Color – Part 2  

I hope that you are inspired to use a few of these colorful ideas in your own landscape!