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….
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…
Top Organic Garden Fertilizers You Can Make
I don’t like the idea of adding chemicals to our environment, whenever it can be helped. And let’s be honest… If you are growing your own veggies, you are probably after some of the health…
Seed Saving Tips and Ideas
When the end of the season nears, serious gardeners should think about saving seed from their own plants, to prepare for next season’s seed starting. Why save your own seed? Saving seed is a budget…
Easy Fix for Fall : Flowers to Wake Up your Garden
As summer reaches it’s peak, now is the time to start thinking about fixing up the fall garden. If you plan ahead, you can be prepared with one of these top annual fall flowers, and…
