Grow Vegetables In A Flower Garden
Flower gardens are an ideal place to grow vegetables. You can have a diverse and bountiful vegetable-flower garden even with limited space. Mixing flowers and vegetables can attract beneficial insects, … Continue reading →
Tips For Gardening With Large Planters
When you want to liven up a porch or patio with plants, look to a large planter for a big solution! Large outdoor ornamental planters add instant curb appeal to … Continue reading →
Is An Inexpensive Greenhouse Worth Considering?
Are you ready to start growing plants in a greenhouse and looking for a budget-friendly greenhouse idea? A cheap greenhouse can create a warm environment for plants just as an … Continue reading →
Container Gardening For Vegetables
If you are short on space but still want to enjoy fresh garden vegetables, container gardening is your answer. If you have physical limitations or poor soil that keep you … Continue reading →
Easy Garden Watering With a Soaker Hose
A soaker hose is an easy way to water the garden with little effort. Set the hose on the ground around plants and turn on the faucet. The hose delivers … Continue reading →
Grow What Inspires You In Your Garden
There may come a time when you read something, or something is said, that causes you to question your decisions about what you are growing in your garden. I want … Continue reading →
Weed Your Garden Without Bending Over With This Long Handle Tool
Are you tired of spending hours on your knees digging and weeding your garden? Do you suffer from back pain or knee problems that make gardening an uncomfortable or impossible … Continue reading →
Using Row Covers to Protect Your Garden From Frost
If you’ve ever experienced the loss of garden plants due to frost damage, you know how devastating it is. Even a single night of freezing temperatures can cause significant damage. … Continue reading →
Dividing Perennials in Clay Soil – What You Need to Know
Dividing perennials in clay soil is different than dividing perennials in loamy or sandy soil. Clay soil can add some unique challenges to the basic guidelines for dividing perennials. These … Continue reading →
Hori Hori Knife – One Tool Many Uses
The Hori Hori knife has a wide range of uses in the garden such as weeding, cutting roots, transplanting, removing plants, sod cutting, and splitting perennials. A favorite tool for use … Continue reading →
Recycled Paper Pots For Seedlings
Starting seeds in recycled paper pots is an eco-friendly way to grow seedlings. Simply “pop” open this biodegradable paper pot, fill with soil, and sow your favorite seeds. Note the … Continue reading →
What Does Full Sun or Part Shade Mean?
Plant sunlight requirements are often classified as full sun, partial sun, partial shade and shade. What do sun exposure classifications really mean? There are general definitions that can apply to … Continue reading →
Container Gardening Vertical Growing Guide
Do you want to grow your own vegetables but thought you didn’t have the space? You can gain skills and confidence to grow all the foods you want with The … Continue reading →
How To Choose Healthy Plants At The Nursery
Start your garden or landscape project off on the right foot by choosing healthy plants at the nursery. Use these tips to pick the healthiest plants. Evaluate the nursery Look … Continue reading →
Oscillating Water Sprinklers
Oscillating water sprinklers cover large areas with a smooth movement that evenly distributes drops of water. They allow you to control coverage by positioning of the sprinkler and most have … Continue reading →
Plant Trellis For Small Space Vertical Gardening
Using a plant trellis for small space vertical gardening is key to maximizing green space. Many people turn to traditional trellises for climbing vines, flowers and vegetables to maximize vertical … Continue reading →
When To Plant Seeds/Indoor Seed Starting Guide
When to start seeds indoors so seedlings are ready at the right time to be planted outside? See how to determine plant dates and organize with a sowing calendar. … Continue reading →
What Is A Frost Date?
A frost date is the average date of the last light freeze in spring or the first light freeze in fall for a given location. Know the frost date for your area to determine the most … Continue reading →
How Much Water Do Annual Flowers Need?
Let’s look at how much water annual flowers need and how often you should water annuals so they stay healthy. Annual plants will droop when they need water, and annual … Continue reading →
Uses For Burlap In the Garden
Burlap (also called hessian burlap) is a natural product that is used in the garden to provide protection or covering. It’s natural open-weave allows air flow which prevents or minimizes … Continue reading →
2 Best Garden Carts
Here are two of the best garden carts I have used for many different uses in the yard. They are invaluable for carrying tools to the farthest place in the … Continue reading →
Types of Containers for Plants
Now that you are ready to get those flowers potted, what type of containers should you use for your plants? Yes, you can consider a wide range of clever items … Continue reading →
How to Deadhead Flowering Plants
Flowering plants take their job very seriously – to provide the best flowers they can to attract bee’s and other pollinators to visit them. While the flowers are the benefit … Continue reading →