If you need to lay a new lawn, or repair or replace an old one, there is no faster way to get it established then laying sod. It’s not a difficult job if you follow…
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Top 12 Garden Seed Catalogs – 2019
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 Garden Glove, we have several…
How to Make Safe Homemade Weed Killer
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 actually want there, stealing nutrients,…
How To Plant A New Lawn From Seed or Sod
A lawn is a really important part of any family backyard or garden. Not only is it the place where we toss the football or set up the summer Slip N Slide, it also is…
Free Plants for Your Garden!
There are ways to get free plants for your garden, and I don’t mean bribing the checker at the home improvement store. Nope, these are more satisfying anyway! The way to get free flowers and…
Fabulous Ferns : Types of Ferns & Fern Care
Growing ferns in your garden is like paying homage to the passage of time. Ferns have been on this earth for millions of years, surviving and thriving through floods, fire, and the ravages of man…
Growing Hydrangeas
We’ve all loved ’em… the ever dreamed about, garden hydrangea. So popular, they are the number one wedding flower after roses. So beloved, few people have no memories of a hydrangea moment. Yes, especially us…
12 Creative DIY Compost Bin Ideas
If you are a gardener, chances are you have thought about starting a compost bin. Not only is it great for the planet, but learning how to start composting can help you create “garden gold”….
Spring Garden Checklist
I never like to use the word “chores” (ick!) when it comes to gardening, but let’s face it…there are a few things we need to do each season to keep our garden healthy and productive….
Garden Design : Using Texture in the Garden
Garden design a little boring? Have no idea why? Chances are that your garden space needs a little shake up. The basic principles of design should come into play when planning your garden, and using texture…
Easy Steps To Square Foot Gardening 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…
Garden Shed Ideas for Organization
The early spring might be the best time of year to get out and organize your garden shed… The best part is that it gets you out in the garden, even though there is little…
Starting Seeds Indoors
If you want to grow your garden from seed, it can be easy and inexpensive to start garden seeds indoors for spring planting. Here at The Garden Glove, we use several methods. Check out our…