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…
DIY Tabletop Fire Bowls & Fire Pits
Sometimes you don’t want to embark on a whole fire pit-building adventure in your backyard, but you still want that fire factor. No problem, we found some easy DIY tabletop…
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…
13 Great DIY Outdoor Patio Flooring Ideas on a Budget
If it’s time for a patio renovation, or finally time to add a patio to your home, there are lots of cool flooring options other than just boring concrete! These…
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…
DIY Raised Planter Box Plans & Tutorials for Convenient Container Gardening
Container gardening is a great way to enjoy growing vegetables, herbs, and flowers without having to have the space or the time for a traditional garden. But honestly, the easiest…
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…
16 DIY Patio Cover Ideas to Transform your Outdoor Space
Most of us spend a good part of our time outdoors on our patio. But if you don’t have an outdoor covered patio, then you miss out on using your…
20 Different Types of Snake Plants for your House Plant Collection
Snake plants, also called “Mother in law’s tongue” are one of the most popular house plants you can own. They’re one of the easiest house plants to care for, and…
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…
21 DIY Bird Feeders That Actually Look Amazing!
Birds are beautiful, help your garden, and support your local ecosystem, so bring more into your yard with these awesome, easy DIY bird feeders! I love songbirds, and I have…
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…