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Happy Monday Your Artistic Ideaers! And happy March! Saying goodbye to February means we’re one step closer to spring and all of the color, excitement, and work that the new… Read More »Lila’s Lovely Snow Scenes in Washington

Aside from the wide-open sky, true blue is a rare color in continental landscapes. The few places it does occur typically signal lakes and rivers, crucial sources of water (and… Read More »True Blue Flowers Native to the Mountain West

Nothing announces the arrival of spring more than flowering cherry trees. Sure, watching bulbs make their way out of the ground is thrilling, but when the cherry trees break out… Read More »6 Outstanding Cherry Blossom Trees

Creeping thyme (Thymus spp. and cvs., Zones 4–9) is a valuable addition to almost any garden display. These diminutive perennials are as hardworking as they come, putting up with foot… Read More »How to Grow Creeping Thyme

Trellises and arbors are garden structures designed to provide vertical support for climbers, vines, and other upright-growing plants. They’re available in a variety of different materials, sizes, and designs, from… Read More »Tips on Choosing the Right Garden Arbor or Trellis

Crape myrtles (Lagerstroemia spp. and cvs., Zones 6–10) are everywhere in the Southeast. Known for their long-lasting summer blooms, attractive bark, and tolerance to heat and drought, these versatile flowering… Read More »How to Grow Crape Myrtles

Happy Friday Your Artistic Ideaers! It has been a minute since we’ve heard from frequent Your Artistic Idea contributor Cherry Ong. Last time we checked in with her was shortly… Read More »Cherry’s Small Space Garden and Greenhouse Experience, Part 1