I’m a low-effort kind of gal. I love sleeping in, cooking simple meals, procrastinating on work, and generally being lazy. Sometimes it gets me in trouble, but I’m generally pretty happy with my life. My approach to gardening is the same: I love plants that grow themselves, especially succulents and wildflowers. I also love the natural look of wildflowers; I’m definitely more of a romantic when it comes to personal decorating. And apparently, some people grow wildflower gardens in their yards! What an awesome idea. If you’re interested in starting your own garden full of gorgeous wildflowers, check out this how-to post by Kathy Woodard at The Garden Glove:
-Choose a spot with full sun
-Break up the soil and plant the seeds; you do not need to use fertilizer or compost, most are adapted to poor soil
-Add a landscape feature, like a rock edging to keep it from looking -too- wild
-Choose flowers like: sunflowers, cosmos, Queen Anne’s lace, bachelor’s buttons, black eyed Susans, and zinnias
It’s getting to be late in the summer now (hello, August!), but that doesn’t mean that you still don’t have time to get into the gardening spirit. There are tons of beautiful flowers that can be planted now that will thrive in the harsh summer heat and continue to bloom in the Fall. Check out this list by 
Lavender has so many uses, especially if you’re crafty. I love making my own soap, cleaning products, candles, and bath products, and lavender has a wonderful fragrance that lends itself to all these items. Some people also use it in desserts, lemonades, and teas. Lavender oil can also be a natural sleep aid and stress reliever. But, a small packet of dried lavender can cost around $5 at a craft store, and it gets used up really fast. So, why not grow your own? If you are interested in adding some lavender to your flower or herb garden, check out these growing tips by 
Some plants are beautiful to look at, but poisonous to people and animals. Others are highly invasive, or attract bugs that will damage your lawn. Make sure you do your research before bringing new plants into your yard! Read 
Adding climbing vines to your yard gives it a touch of mystery and elegance. They can be especially beautiful if you opt for a colorful, flowering plant. Plus, they are fairly easy to maintain and take care of, as long as you don’t let them climb all over the place! Check out this slideshow by Southern Living for the prettiest colorful vines you can plant:
