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…
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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…
Free Plants: Plant Propagation for Beginners
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…
Growing Seeds Indoors is Easy!
It is easy and inexpensive to start (or expand) a garden by growing seeds indoors for spring planting. Here at TGG, we use several methods. Get a head start on…
Garden Shed Organization Ideas That Are Easy & Awesome
There is never a bad time to get going on garden shed organization. I mean really, it sets you up to enjoy time in your yard and garden this year,…
Modernize Your Garden – How to Grow Bamboo
Bamboo is a great choice for specimen planting or for screening, and it can be easy to grow if you know how to manage it. It fits in with most…
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…
How to Lay Sod in 6 Easy to Follow Steps
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…
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…
Fall Garden Chore List: 10 Easy Things…
Just because the weather is turning cooler is no reason to turn your back on the garden! In fact, giving your garden a little extra time now can help you…
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…
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,…
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…