Home Gardening Made Easy
Hi. I’m Sue from Garden Moxie. I started this website to share practical and inspiring home gardening ideas.
You’ll find articles about plants, design, and garden-related DIY projects. I started a YouTube channel so we can grow and learn together. I invite you to join me.
Garden Moxie is a website for home gardeners. It provides simple and practical gardening tips and inspiration. The site features do-it-yourself videos, garden visits, and science-based advice so you can build your own garden.
Featured Article
The Amazing Story of the Wardian Case
The Wardian case was invented by Dr. Nathaniel Bagshaw Ward (1791-1868). The case allowed plants to be transported all over the globe. It’s a simple box that changed the world.
Garden Visits
Design Lessons from Sissinghurst
Sissinghurst Castle Garden is one of the most famous gardens in England. These are the garden design lessons I learned from visiting Sissinghurst.
3 Design Takeaways from My Visit to Chanticleer Garden
Chanticleer is a garden located roughly 30 miles outside Philadelphia Pennsylvania. It used to be the home of the Rosengarten family. The house…
3 Lessons From Gravetye Manor
Gravetye Manor is a historic hotel nestled into the Sussex countryside, roughly 30 miles outside of London, England. From 1884 until 1935, Gravetye…
DIY Garden Projects
How To Install a Vertical Garden
Vertical gardens offer a unique way to decorate a patio or fence. Check out how easy it is to install your own vertical garden.
How to Install a Garden Path
Here’s the 7 steps I followed to install a garden path. It was a big project. The results were worth the effort.
How To Make Beautiful Cyanotypes
Cyanotypes are also called sun prints. They’re made using photosensitive paper. They’re fun and easy to make.
Pruning
How To Prune a Red Twig Dogwood to Keep It Looking Healthy
Pruning is essential. You need to prune your trees and shrubs to maintain their shape and keep them healthy. This article shows you how.
How Properly Prune Forest Pansy Redbuds
Check out these easy step-by-step instructions of how to properly prune Forest Redbud trees. I even show my huge mistake.
How to Prune a Hornbeam Hedge
I prune my Hornbeam hedge every Spring to manage its size and shape. This is my process for pruning a Hornbeam hedge.
Join a Community of Over 270+ Home Gardeners
Every other week I share10 fun garden-related links in my newsletter. The newsletter covers things like garden design, new plant releases, and garden-inspired DIY projects. It’s an easy-to-read format gardeners love.
Whether you’re a seasoned pro or you’re building your first garden, you’ll find tips, projects, and inspiration for your home garden.
Learn About the Amazing Gardeners from the Past
If you love a great story, you’ll love reading about the people that paved the way for us modern gardeners. Plant hunters, writers, and amateur gardeners of the past have lessons to share.
