Welcome to “Girl Who Gardens!”
Welcome to my garden!
First off….what exactly is “Girl Who Gardens??!”
“Girl Who Gardens” is simply an off-shoot of the “Girl Who Travels the World” website: in the beginning of 2020, right before the world turned upside down, I happened to buy a house….& this house happened to have a huge yard that was just hard, Central Oregon volcanic dirt. During the past two years, I’ve been working hard to transform this barren plot of land into something a wee bit prettier, shall we say. And, slowly but surely, I’ve managed to do a lot in two years: using French country gardens & Joanna Gaines as primary inspirations, I’ve slowly turned my backyard into a beautiful sanctuary….
Little by little….
Step into my garden….
Some of My Favorite Garden Articles…
Is Artificial Grass Worth It?
Is artificial grass worth it, & worth the high cost? I installed mine two years ago, & we’ll dig into the pros & cons of fake grass here…
How to Self-Water Plants When on Vacation
Headed out of town, & don’t trust your neighbors to water your plants?! I got you!! Here’s how to self-water plants when on vacation…
Why Catmint Must be Cut Back Mid-Summer
Why does my catmint look so bad??! Why is it flopping over?? Here, we’ll find out why camint must be cut back mid-summer, to look its best!
How to Create a Custom Bookcase with Tile
I recently added rustic, Italian tiles to the top of a bookshelf ~ & LOVE the result! Learn how to create a custom bookcase with tile here…
Best Companion Plants for Roses
Roses are one of the most versatile & beautiful flowers in the garden. Here, we’ll find some of the best companion plants for roses…
How to Fertilize Hydrangeas?
Hydrangeas can be a fickle plant, & they tend not to like traditional 10-10-10 fertilizers. So how to fertilize hydrangeas? Find out here…
Guide to Growing Dappled Willows
Tri-colored dappled willows are one of the showstoppers in my Zone 6 garden! Learn all about them in this guide to growing dappled willows.
How to Prevent Transplant Shock in Plants
Here, we’ll cover how to prevent transplant shock in plants ~ whether you’re planting trees, flowers, or shrubs: one thing can help them ALL.
How to Create a French Country Home
I love all things French country: for both home AND garden. Learn how to create a French country home in this photo-filled article…
Some of My Favorite Garden Books…
A Few Garden Things I Love…
