Welcome to “Girl Who Gardens!”
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….
Some of My Favorite Garden Articles…
How to Create a Modern Farmhouse Garden
Joanna Gaines popularized Modern Farmhouse style. Here, we’ll find out how to create a modern farmhouse garden that’s simple, yet beautiful.
What is a Bathroom Library?
What is a bathroom library? And is this something you could create in your own home?! Let’s find out & get plenty of bookish inspo here…
Best Outdoor Heaters for a Cozy Garden
In this article, we’ll discuss the best outdoor heaters to be used for creating a cozy garden atmosphere year-round…
How to Protect Hydrangeas in Winter
Want to know how to protect hydrangeas in the winter? Besides adding mulch..?! There’s one simple thing you can do for great spring blooms..
Best Companion Plants for Karl Foerster Grass
Karl Foerster is one of the easiest, best-looking native grasses to grow. Learn about the best companion plants for Karl Foerster grass here.
How to Create a Drought-Tolerant Garden
Here, we’ll learn how to create a drought-tolerant garden, or xeriscape landscape…taking inspiration from Palm Springs to Southern France.
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!