This time of year always has me dreaming about flowers spilling over the edges of beautiful planters, fresh herbs growing just outside the kitchen door, and porches filled with layers that make home feel even more inviting. And while the flowers themselves often steal the show, I’ve always believed the planter you choose can be just as important.

Personally, I think of outdoor planters much like I do furniture or lighting inside a home. They help set the tone, add personality, and create that first impression before anyone even steps through your front door. Over the years, I’ve collected a handful of planter styles that I come back to season after season. Pieces that feel timeless, versatile, and right at home, whether they’re flanking my front door, styled on a porch, or tucked around our patio.

If there’s one plant in our landscape that consistently stops people in their tracks, it’s our Limelight hydrangeas. Every time I share these beautiful blooms, my inbox and Instagram messages start filling up with questions—What kind are they? How do you care for them? Do they need full sun? When do you prune them?

After sharing these hydrangeas over the years, I thought it was time to gather all of your most frequently asked questions in one place. If you’ve been thinking about planting Limelight hydrangeas, or already have some growing in your yard, this post will answer everything you need to know.

Each year, as the ground begins to thaw and the trees begin to bud, I’m filled with anticipation as a new season begins. Signs of spring pop up all around our yard, and with it come new ideas and fresh inspiration, like something that’s been resting beneath the surface all winter is finally ready to come to life. I used to say fall was my favorite season. But more and more, I find myself waiting for spring. The longer days, the warmer air, and the sound of birds returning in the morning—it all feels like a deep breath after a long winter. And just like the world outside begins to wake up, I always feel inspired to breathe new life into our home as well.

At the beginning of the year, I shared my personal goals, less about doing more and more about creating margin, clarity, and peace in our everyday rhythms. So much of that mindset has been shaped by the books I’ve read over the past several years. After sharing in that post my own personal goal of reading one book a month throughout the entire year, and asking if you’d like me to share what I’ve read, the answer was a resounding “YES”! I’ve combed through my list, and today I’m sharing 10 meaningful books that are some of my all-time favorites.