Taking care of your garden can ensure the longevity of your plants, vegetables, and fruit. Some new gardeners mistakenly assume that a few hours of sunlight are all plants need to live and survive--and stay blooming longer. But the reality is that they require a lot more than just that. Thus, taking care of your garden correctly is very important. Or else your plants will … [Read more...] about 5 Easy Tips to Keep Your Home Garden Blooming and Gorgeous
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Blueberry Bushes: FAQ and the Ultimate Planting and Care Guide
Though often overshadowed by the glory of their fruits, blueberry bushes are lovely shrubs in their own right. Their glossy green leaves, pretty white flowers, and autumnal red and purple foliage offer year-round interest in the landscape. Blueberry bushes are native to North America and encompass various species and hybrids that vary in size, shape, and color. The … [Read more...] about Blueberry Bushes: FAQ and the Ultimate Planting and Care Guide
How to Grow Pumpkins: A Delightful Fall Harvest
Want to learn how to grow pumpkins? The secret is to begin planting sooner than you might think! These fall staples are easy, inexpensive, and generally low on maintenance, thriving in almost all climates. Native to North America, pumpkin (Cucurbita spp.) comes in various shades and sizes, including red, pink, white, blue, and the popular sizeable spherical orange, ribbed … [Read more...] about How to Grow Pumpkins: A Delightful Fall Harvest
Compost Bin Review (GEOBIN, a Made in the USA Product)
A sturdy compost bin is essential to keeping your compostables in one spot. Without one, you would likely attract myriad scavengers to enjoy a feast. My bin of choice is the GEOBIN Compost Bin, a made in the USA product. While a compost bin might not stop animals from jumping in, it does keep the animals from scattering it all through your yard, making an enormous mess. Some … [Read more...] about Compost Bin Review (GEOBIN, a Made in the USA Product)
Daffodils: When and How to Cut Down Your Beautiful Spring Flowers
Daffodils are one of springtime's first blooms. But in the haste to kick off another gardening season, some people make a mistake. They cut down their daffodils far too early. This video explains when you should cut down these beautiful spring flowers and how to cut them correctly. When to Cut Back Your Daffodils (video) A video transcript is below, for anyone who … [Read more...] about Daffodils: When and How to Cut Down Your Beautiful Spring Flowers