Finding out which plants thrive in our garden is a lifelong commitment. As you may have not figured out yet, it takes about 3 years or so for a perennial to “settle in” and perform the way it’s supposed to. The plant you’re buying may not look exactly like the picture you see on the […]
“With my whole heart I seek you; let me not wander from your commandments!” Psalms 119:10 It seems that summer has been all about gardening here at Everyday Living! I guess that …
I've compiled a list of Southern garden ideas with five classic plants. While we've got quite a few plants that thrive in our temperate conditions, these perennials
Explore 15 of our favorite flowering shrubs, and how to grow them, that aren't hydrangeas. Bring on the curb appeal.
There is a secret to the South's signature scent. We know how to sweeten things up in our Southern yards with these fragrant plants.
“With my whole heart I seek you; let me not wander from your commandments!” Psalms 119:10 It seems that summer has been all about gardening here at Everyday Living! I guess that …
I've compiled a list of Southern garden ideas with five classic plants. While we've got quite a few plants that thrive in our temperate conditions, these perennials
Flower selections such as these make a house a home, and make a season shine beyond expectation.
“With my whole heart I seek you; let me not wander from your commandments!” Psalms 119:10 It seems that summer has been all about gardening here at Everyday Living! I guess that …
Design pro, James Farmer, walks us through his gardens and teaches us how to create our own romantic gardens. Explore two of his romantic garden designs that evoke romance and captivate the senses.
All images Via Traditional Home Stunning archways, lanterns, vibrant pink and purple flowers, a pool I could sit by for hours, brick...
Learn about less invasive types of wisteria vines, and how to grow, train, prune, and support wisteria, an essential member of the Southern garden.
Make a statement with a flowering tree bursting with colorful buds. If you're looking for spring or summer flowers, these iconic Southern plants add curb appeal to your yard.
Bypass these rookie mistakes and grow the South's favorite blooming shrub like a pro. Here's the major mishaps every aspiring azalea gardener should seek to avoid.
Azalea gardens are an impressive feat with their vibrancy and sweet scent. Here are some of the best azalea gardens to visit in the South.
Common honeysuckle (Lonicera periclymenum) is a favorite Southern bloomer. Learn about this summertime honeysuckle and the conditions it needs to thrive.
If you thought it was too hot to grow peonies in the South, think again. These peony varieties will fill your Southern garden with stunning blooms.
There is a secret to the South's signature scent. We know how to sweeten things up in our Southern yards with these fragrant plants.
Explore 20 inspiring hydrangea gardens for ideas and tips for companion plants, where and when to plant hydrangeas, and how to grow them in the South.
Sit back, sip some sweet tea and scroll through what makes a Charleston garden so special!Over twenty years ago, we moved to Charleston and discovered a city filled with history, incredible food, palm trees and salty air. Life here is slower. People take the time to chat in the grocery line. If you’re walking a dog, be prepared to stop and meet the next person walking by with a pup, too. It’s such a special town, and it broke my heart to leave. Imagine how excited I was when our youngest d
Explore 20 inspiring hydrangea gardens for ideas and tips for companion plants, where and when to plant hydrangeas, and how to grow them in the South.
Bellingrath Gardens features spreading live oak trees, elaborate floral displays, and attractive water features with fountains, urns, pools, and spills.
Good fences make good neighbors, especially when combined with beautiful blooms. Here are our favorite flowers and shrubs for planting along a fence.
Southern recipes, decorating, Southern and New England living
We'll never get tired of flowers, trees, and shrubs like hydrangeas, azaleas, and magnolias. Here are the South's most iconic plants.
Mix and match a wide variety of plants with different colors, shapes, and textures to create an informal-yet-inviting cottage garden.
Hydrangeas are a Southern garden staple. The only thing better? Hydrangeas in containers that you can use to decorate everywhere. Get inspired with these easy arrangements.
Looking for a few landscaping ideas to add variety to your garden or color year-round? Get inspiration from these flower beds, fences, outdoor rooms, and courtyards.
Explore 20 of our favorite flowering, sun-loving shrubs that aren't hydrangeas. Here’s how to grow them in your garden. Bring on the curb appeal!
Something that's taken me by surprise over the last month is my interest in landscaping. My Mom has always had a green thumb, and she even planted two beds in our yard last summer, but I didn't start to take to the
My design is very simple. I like to repeat some flowers in the border, but I also like to use a random planting scheme that gives a naturalistic face for it. I like very much to use annuals, biennials, and tender perennials with the perennials and self-seeding plants.
The classic old Southern rose ‘Peggy Martin’ survived two weeks underwater after Hurricane Katrina. It’s named for the Louisiana gardener who owned it.
An Atlanta couple and their son team up to build a multifaceted garden that's rooted to the house.
Your home may be your castle, but your garden should always be your retreat. Here are the South's best gardens, filled with color, beauty, and new ideas to fill you with excitement and to give you fresh new ideas.
If you've been following mom and me for any amount of time, you know we love sharing home tours! With all the hype around artificial intelligence, I had the
A country estate reborn
It’s gardening season, and I’m always looking to be inspired! So on my last visit to Charleston, South Carolin a couple of weeks ago, my sister knew just what would…
Something that's taken me by surprise over the last month is my interest in landscaping. My Mom has always had a green thumb, and she even planted two beds in our yard last summer, but I didn't start to take to the
Step into four historic Charleston gardens & the most glorious historic properties with the Historic Charleston Foundation’s Festival of Houses and Gardens
Memphis Cottage House Tour
Mix and match a wide variety of plants with different colors, shapes, and textures to create an informal-yet-inviting cottage garden.
Autumn ferns are tough, easy-to-grow, and provides color year-round. This shade-loving plant is high on the Grumpy Gardener's list of favorite plants.
Flowering annuals that are easy to grow from seed, zinnias have been bred extensively to provide a wide range of plant sizes, floral shapes, and floral colors.
Keep your front yard welcoming with these fuss-free plants that are compact, deer resistant, need little pruning, and won't swallow your house.
Your home may be your castle, but your garden should always be your retreat. Here are the South's best gardens, filled with color, beauty, and new ideas to fill you with excitement and to give you fresh new ideas.
I've compiled a list of Southern garden ideas with five classic plants. While we've got quite a few plants that thrive in our temperate conditions, these perennials
Explore 20 inspiring hydrangea gardens for ideas and tips for companion plants, where and when to plant hydrangeas, and how to grow them in the South.
