A Rustic Garden Blog

I was in middle Mo and saw the weeping willow trees turning yellow. The beginning of Spring is finally here. Time to clean out your flower beds to make room for the beautiful new growth that will soon be here.

I have many grasses that need the dead cut away. I have 2 different tips that are pretty easy and fast.

If you grasses are close to a structure they will need to be cut away. I uses hedge trimmers. The waste does not scatter as much as a weed eater.

The fastest easiest process it is to light a match to the dead grass. It really burns hot so take precautions and only do this if your plants are far away from anthing that fire could hurt or spread. I like to have my garden hose close.

The new growth will come right up through the burnt stubble. Now your landscape will be ready for garden wrought iron benches so you can sit and watch the spring emerge.

Country home decor is comfortable, warm and welcoming. Combining a few country cupboards and  a primitive table with braided runners and mats can be a great start.

Hang a wrought iron planter on the wall but place a vintage wooden box in the planting area to hold your candles or extra linens. Placing colorful home decor accents in unusual  places brings the eye to your whole room and welcomes your guests to experience country style.