None of us like weeds in our garden. We want what we planted to be what we planted! And weeds will choke out the plants in your yard that you…
Browsing Category Gardening Tips & Ideas
Browse all our posts on gardening tips and gardening ideas! There is something here for every garden lover. Lots of how to’s, tutorials and tips. Topics like how to make natural and safe weed killer, secrets on how to do hanging baskets right, lawn care, how to force bulbs and so much more. Use these gardening tips and ideas to make your garden the best it can be.
Perennials For Shade That Bloom All Summer
When the garden catalogs come out and the nurseries start stocking plants, gardeners start thinking about how to get the most bloom for their buck. That can be a really…
Growing Tomatoes in Pots – Easy, Healthy & Delicious!
Growing tomatoes in pots is easy and delicious. And it may be your best option if you want to grow gorgeous, healthy tomato plants but don’t have tons of garden…
18 Awesome DIY Greenhouse Projects
A DIY greenhouses can extend your growing season, allow you to propagate plants from your yard, and let you grow tender or delicate plants you might not otherwise be able…
Hanging Flower Baskets : 5 Secrets the Pros Use
If you’ve ever taken a vacation in a Disney park, or visited a summer resort, or walked down main street of the most charming small towns in America… you’ve probably…
9 Super Easy DIY Outdoor Firewood Racks
If you have a wood-burning fireplace, chances are you have firewood, right? Unfortunately, that also means you need place to store it! If you are like me, you want the…
3 DIY Self Watering Ideas for your Garden or Planters!
If you are like most of us, sometime this summer you might want to leave town for a few days. Really inconvenient from the point of view of your container…
12 No Fail Drought Tolerant Perennials for Low Water Gardens
No matter where you live, being water wise is the smart way to garden. And if you live in drought stricken or prone areas, it’s a must. While I love a…
Pilea : Chinese Money Plant Care & Propagation
What’s one of the most popular houseplants out there? We love ’em too, the Chinese money plant. Easy to grow if you know all the right care tips, but easy…
Top Garden Seed Catalogs – 2022
One of the hardest decisions a gardener must make is where to buy their garden seeds, plants and supplies. Especially when so much is now available online. Here at The…
How To Dry, Freeze and Preserve Herbs
For those of you who are growing herbs in your garden this year, you may be wondering what to do with them. What do you do with that much sage,…
Outdoor Fall Decor & Porch Decorating Ideas
There is something about outdoor fall decor. It’s gives you a welcoming feeling, and it’s full of warmth of the season to come. I love sharing that slower season with…
Fall Lawn Care Tricks for a Killer Lawn in Spring!
Most people don’t realize that to have a really great lawn, the secret isn’t in piling on extra fertilizer and watering as soon as the snow melts in spring. The…