Fragrant plants are really important in the garden, because they appeal to more than one of our senses. Studies show that the sense of smell can be one of the…
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.
Best Plants to Grow from Seed
Seed catalogs are out, (check our post on our seed catalog recommendations) and soon dedicated gardeners will be choosing what plants to grow this year from seed. We have some…
More Unique Garden Containers You Never Thought Of… – Part 2
More Unique Garden Containers You Never Thought of – Part Two If you missed Part One, start at “More Unique Garden Containers You Never Thought Of “. Then come back…
Cold and Snowy Still? Spring Gardening Ideas You Can Do Right Now
If your ground is still frozen or the wind is still whipping outside your door and you feel that by the time spring arrives, it will have missed you; Never…
Wonderful Windows and Doors in the Garden
If you are looking for a way to add some whimsy or character to your yard, you will have a pretty safe bet if you use windows and doors in the…
Easy Plant Markers & Labels You Can Make
Spring is just around the corner, and indoor seed starting is even closer… Many of us are looking for ways to mark out flats, pots and rows without using those…
IKEA Planter Hacks!
Love IKEA? Yes, us too. But did you know they have tons of products that you can use to make clever garden planters? Make these IKEA planter hacks for less…
Make a Creative DIY Fairy Garden
I have to admit, I’ve become a sucker for those miniature garden worlds called fairy gardens. The ability to create a scene or a memory in a garden that can…
Forcing Spring Bulbs – How To
When the dark days of winter have set in, many of us long for spring to come early! Not only can you find ways to bring it on a little…
Quick Tip: How to Grow a Pineapple Plant!
It’s no secret to anyone who went through kindergarten that you can grow plants from some of the cuttings of common vegetables. But for those of you about to head…
12 Top Poisonous Plants – Are They in Your Garden?
When you have pets or small children, what is planted in your garden is something you need to be aware of and proactive about. No one can rid their garden…
Winterizing Garden Tools!
With cold weather approaching, it might be tempting to just push all the garden tools to the back of the shed and forget about them until nest season. However, taking…
How To Harvest Vegetables For The Best Flavor!
It’s that time of year again! Late summer and early fall is prime time for fresh vegetables in the garden. If you were lucky enough to grow some of the…