Most of us are better with a few good friends around us, and our plants are exactly the same! Companion planting, where certain plants are grown together to enhance each…
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.
How to Grow Cherry Tomatoes at Home
There’s something so amazing about plucking a fresh cherry tomato from the vine and popping it straight in your mouth, still warm from the sun. In my opinion, homegrown cherry…
Perlite vs Vermiculite: Which is Better for Your Garden?
As a gardener, there’s a good chance you spend way too much time thinking about your soil. But, it’s important! Good soil is what leads to strong, healthy plants. Soil…
About Japanese Beetles and How to Get Rid of Them
A healthy garden is all about equilibrium – even garden pests like slugs and snails have an important role to play! However, when something foreign is introduced to a new…
How to Keep Squirrels out of Potted Plants and Bulbs
Squirrels can be cute with their fluffy little tails and occasionally humorous antics. But they quit being so cute when you walk outside to find your favorite spring bulbs dug…
Garden Goals: Easy DIY Raised Garden Bed Ideas and Tutorials
Gardening season is upon us, and we all are looking at our garden beds from last year. And possibly being disappointed by their condition. Have you considered using raised garden…
How to Start a Kitchen Garden: 10 Steps for Success
Why head to the grocery store when you could step right out to your backyard and harvest your own fresh herbs, vegetables, and fruits? There’s nothing quite like growing your…
How to Use a Home Soil Test Kit
After just publishing our latest post about soil testing in the garden, I knew I needed to write this one up. Why? Well, in the post on soil testing, I…
A Guide to Soil Testing: Unlock Your Garden’s Potential
Let’s talk about a super important garden chore… soil testing. I hate to call it a chore because it’s so much more than just a task that needs to be…
Starting Seeds Indoors: A Comprehensive Guide for Gardeners
It is easy and inexpensive to start (or expand) a garden by starting seeds indoors for spring planting. Here at TGG, we use several methods. Get a head start on…
Guide to Growing Citrus Trees in Pots or Containers
Do you love the look, smell, and convenience of having citrus trees around your home, but don’t have enough space in your yard to plant one? Never fear – you…
Top 10 Seed Catalogs for 2024 – Plus More Online Seed Stores and Catalogs You’ll Love
It’s that time of year- time to think about ordering and starting seeds! This is one of the most fun and exciting parts of gardening if you ask me. It…
Your Winter Gardening Guide: Tips, Tricks, and Ideas for a Thriving Garden
As the chilly winds of winter descend, it’s not an excuse to abandon our gardens! Instead, winter is a great time for doing some essential garden maintenance and getting your…