Have you ever struggled in your garden during the hot seasons? Struggle no more! These drought resistant plants withstand the worst heat.
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Vertical gardens are a huge trend right now, and for a good reason: They allow urban gardeners to save enormous amounts of space, increasing yields and transforming boring old walls into living pieces of art.
How to Transform Old Wooden Pallets into Vertical Gardens Read More »
Gardening is a hobby that offers a surprising amount of health benefits. It provides stress relief, physical activity, and stimulation of the brain, not to mention that it beautifies your yard and can provide food.
No Matter Your Yard Type, You Can Reap the Benefits of Gardening Read More »
Food always tastes better when it’s made with fresh ingredients (this is especially true for vegetables) — we all know that. It’s also true that nobody has time to go grocery shopping every day. Even when supermarkets are filled with produce and seem to be such a convenient and affordable option, it’s not always practical.
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Nothing is more inviting than a sunlit backyard with a soft, grassy carpet and an array of colorful flowers. As the temperatures start to warm up, you will need to make sure your serene backyard is safe for your children and pets.
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Are you a seasoned gardener? Or more of a beginner wanting to venture into the world of flora and fauna this new year? Maybe you’re neither a veteran nor a novice, but someone who has been able to cultivate a satisfactory level of gardening skills and experience? Whichever category you fall into, before you get down and dirty in your gardens, it’s best to check out the top 7 garden trends for 2018.
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Don’t go overboard with purchasing gardening tools. After all, if you’re buying them for the first time, you need to get an initial set of tools before moving on with anything advanced as a beginner.
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If you’re a green-fingered garden lover, winter can be a hard time for you. But you don’t just have to gaze longingly at your seeds and pictures of blooming plants online. There are a few hardy fruits and vegetables that can be sown in greenhouses throughout the colder months. Growth can be slow for some, and others may be ready to harvest in spring, but these seven plants will keep you busy when there’s frost on the ground.
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I feel like I’m treading on slippery ground here with today’s article. I mean, come on, everybody knows spring is the normal planting time for perennials, and here I am wanting to give you 5 reasons to plant those perennials this coming fall instead. But before you think about skipping this article, remember we’ve become friends
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The art of growing bonsai might seem intimidating to many beginners. But do not be put off, as even people who aren’t considered to be ‘green-fingered’ can grow them. All that’s required is some patience and care.
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Are you ready for colorful fall flowers? Recently, we talked about tasty and healthy vegetables you can plant in your garden this approaching fall. Today, we focus on the flowers best suited to the autumn season. The fall season is usually vibrant, characterized by lots of beautiful colors and an enjoyable ambiance. Whether you’re a
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It’s August, the hottest month of the year. Just like animals, plants are thirsty beings during this month. This Guest Post by gardener Leslie Shearer addresses two common watering mistakes. Read on to learn more…
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Here are some pitfalls to avoid when you build a raised bed garden. The internet is filled with articles on “how to build a raised bed garden,” as a topic, but they often lack specific information that you need after you’ve built the bed. Raised bed gardens are extraordinarily popular with both experienced gardeners and
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DIY raised beds can give you instant gratification. Growing your own food is one of the most satisfying things a gardener can do. If you would like to transform your garden into a productive and beautiful place that can provide for you and your household, one of the things you will have to do is think about creating the growing spaces required.
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Autumn is close. Only a little time before winter hits. So before that happens, here are 6 vegetables you can plant before the first drop of snow falls.
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As summer continues, I am shifting focus to prepare the garden for fall vegetables that I will plant soon. Here are 4 tips on turning your summer garden into a fall vegetable harvest.
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Urban gardening is a tool that can help correct food inequities in America and beyond. Here is how to defeat the inherent challenges.
Growing Pains: Facing The Challenges of Urban Gardening Read More »
Keeping your garden always in bloom, almost all year round, can be done easily with a flower bed. But how to build it? This guide will show you!
How To Build A Flower Bed From Scratch in 6 Simple Steps Read More »
Keeping a DIY tick repellent on hand for your family to use makes good sense because ticks suck. Literally. I’m saying these little buggers attach to your skin, use their tiny tick mouths to latch on, burrow into your skin, and suck the blood out of you. They are nasty critters. Their bites are painful and they cause disease. Therefore, applying repellent before you spend time outdoors in the summer is a must!
DIY Tick Repellent For Your Family Because Ticks Suck Read More »
A while ago, I talked about plants that preferred a cool shade to the blazing heat of the sun’s rays. For those worried about the bare shaded spots in their gardens, that article sure did provide one or two ideas. Today, however, we are having the opposite: plants that thrive in sunlight. When I say
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Need a pop of color for the shaded parts of your garden? Here are 5 perennial plants that you can plant to cover those shaded spots.
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