Fall is very aptly named! And if you also have a yard full of fallen leaves, you know why. Besides being pretty to look at, what are all those leaves good for? When it comes to gardening, they are actually good for quite a lot! Let me show you what you can do with all
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Pallet Garden Organizer
Don’t toss those old pallets! And if you don’t have any, get ready to find some for your garden. Pallets make wonderful garden organizers of all kinds. There is really no reason to buy an expensive garden bench or tool organizer. Just use pallets! Check out these pallet garden organizer ideas. The great thing about
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Container Gardening: Tips for Planting Rectangular Containers
Does it really matter what shape of container you use for container gardening? You might be surprised to learn that the answer is yes. The size and shape of your container matters as far as watering and growth needs of the plants you choose. So let’s talk about rectangular container gardening today, and give you
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Plant Encyclopedia: Mugo Pine
The Mugo pine, or Pinus Mugo, is a fantastic option for gardeners who want something rugged and interesting in their outdoor landscape. Mugo pines have dark green foliage with that wonderful fresh pine smell, but they are much smaller and more manageable than their larger pine tree cousins. Today’s Plant Encyclopedia will fill you in
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Wild West Garden Theme
Are you partial to the rustic charm of the old wild, wild west? Why not highlight some of that rustic charm in your landscape? It’s a fun and interesting way to liven up your outdoor surroundings. Today’s post is all about wild west garden themes, and how you can give your garden a touch of
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Patterned Plants That Go Beyond Green
Today’s post is devoted to patterned plants that go way beyond just being green. These plants are fun, interesting, and pretty easy to grow. So why just limit yourself to only average green house plants? Check out these patterned plant options that are too good to miss!! Succulents have to be included in this post,
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Container Gardening: Pretty in Pink
Container gardening is an awesome way to garden, but in a more manageable space. If you live in an apartment or don’t have gardening space, container gardening is the way to go. Today we are going to focus on pink flowers for container gardens. Pink flowers are popular because of the variety you can find,
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Houseplants That are Easy to Grow
Houseplants are one of the best things you can do for the health and enjoyment of your indoor environment. But not all of us are green thumbs–we need easy to grow houseplants that tend to thrive even when we forget to water them! Keep reading to see some easy to grow houseplants you’re sure to
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Garden Design: Victorian Garden Elements
Victorian gardens are one of the most beautiful landscape designs. If you know anything about the Victorian era, you know that they loved beauty! Romance was the name of the game. A Victorian garden definitely looked romantic and beautiful! Let’s take a close-up look at Victorian garden elements, and how you can incorporate them into
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Plant Encyclopedia: Ferns
Ferns belong to the botanical group known as Pteridophyta. They are an ancient plant, having appeared on earth as early as 50 million years ago! Ferns have xylem and phloem, which means they are vascular plants with stems, leaves, and roots. They do not produce seeds or flowers, so they reproduce by spores. There
