When you have pets or small children, what is planted in your garden is something you need to be aware of and proactive about. While no one can rid their garden of everything that is…
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7 Gorgeous Shade Loving Plants
A lot of gardeners hate the word “shade”. It keeps them awake at night wondering how to get anything to bloom or grow. For so long we have been conditioned to believe that pretty things…
DIY Creative Garden Hacks
Anything that can make our lives easier in the garden is a good thing. Strike that. A great thing. And if it saves us a little money and time while we’re at it, then sign…
Gardening Cheat Sheets
We love to think of gardening as a privilege, not a chore. (We hope you feel the same, that’s why you’re here, right? :)) But keeping up with all the info you need to have…
Easy Steps To Square Foot Garden Success
Square foot gardening is most often used for growing veggies, herbs and greens in a small space. It’s a simple concept that cuts down on gardening chores, saves money, water and seed, and grows healthier…
How to Prune Roses
If you have roses in your garden, chances are, you need to learn how to prune them. Why prune? Here’s the thing… most roses are a lot tougher than we give them credit for… In…
Bring in the Butterflies
One of the most popular theme gardens is a butterfly garden. Who can resist those delicate, magical creatures that float through the air, and can bring a smile to the face of the most grizzled…
How to Grow Dahlias
If your garden looks tired at the end of the season, but your neighbors’ is full of color and texture, chances are they may be growing dahlias. Dahlias bloom from mid summer until frost, and…
Make Your Garden Lush!
Want a lush garden? Join the club, who doesn’t! You can have a lush feel to your garden space, if you follow a few guidelines, show a little bit of patience, and take care of…
Seed Saving Tips and Ideas
When the end of the season nears, serious gardeners should think about saving seeds from their own plants, to prepare for next season’s seed starting. Why save your own seed? Saving your own seed is…
Top 5 Gardening Apps You Need Today!
Gardening is supposed to be about the natural life, right? Well, yes. But that doesn’t mean we can’t let technology give us a hand. Would you have guessed that your smart phone or tablet could…
10 Summer Pests (and How to Squash Them!)
Well mid-summer is upon us, and if you’ve been out in the garden, you know this is peak time for pests to eat your rose buds, corn, lettuce and… well, and almost anything. Usually your…
Using Architectural Plants in the Garden
I’m a big fan of good garden design, and architectural plants can go a long way towards curing any design flaws your garden is suffering from. Why? Because one of the major mistakes most gardeners…