Nothing’s worse than getting so excited about gardening and being outside in the sunshine that we forget common gardening rules and make unfortunate blunders. While some mistakes are easy to come back from, it’s never fun to have to spend time correcting problems instead of taking care of your plants. Here are seven simple gardening […]
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How to Attract Butterflies in Your Garden
Turn your garden into an outdoor oasis by creating an environment butterflies won’t be able to resist! Start with these simple steps on how to attract butterflies. Remember the old real estate motto: “If you build it, they will come!” How To Attract Butterflies Attract Butterflies By Providing Caterpillar Food Feed the caterpillars (foliage). Introduce […]
Natural Pesticides: How to Make Them for Your Plants
It is estimated that more pesticides are used by homeowners and families than by actual farmers. This is an incredibly large amount of pesticides being used by everyday gardeners, but chemical pesticides can have their dangers. Here are some great ways to avoid using potentially toxic pesticides and replacing them with safer and more environmental-friendly […]
Acai Palms – How to Grow Acai Palms and Acai Berries on Your Own
Acai palms produce acai berries. These berries are not only delicious but have numerous health advantages, too. While berries are everyone’s favorite, you should know the difference between blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, and acai berries. Acai berries are the most beneficial to your health as they contain the most antioxidants. However, they have a very […]
Composting for Beginners: 3 Mistakes to Avoid
Interested in learning about composting for beginners? You’re in the right place! Composting is an economical and environmentally friendly way to create your own nutrient-rich soil for your garden. It’s not a difficult process, but if you’re composing for the first time, there are some common mistakes a lot of beginners make. If you’re interested […]
How to Make an Amazing DIY Pallet Fence
You can make a wood pallet fence for your garden, for a property boundary, or really for anything you need! This is a simple and cost effective project to make. Here are the best tips on how to make a pallet fence. How To Make A Pallet Fence To get started, use a sledge hammer […]
10 Creative DIY Rain Chain Ideas
There’s nothing wrong with being a little different, and sometimes gutters and down spouts are just too mainstream for some of us! Spruce up your house with some awesome DIY rain chain ideas that bring both convenience and craftiness together. Here are 10 great ideas to get you started on your rain chain creation. DIY […]
Tips for Planting Fruit Trees
We all love a crisp apple or a zesty lemon, but the taste of fresh fruit is so much better when you know it comes from your own backyard. However, it can often be difficult, frustrating, and incredibly time consuming to actually get those fruit to grow! Here are some helpful tips on how to […]
Tips and Tricks to Keep Plants Blooming
One of the most frustrating things that can happen to a gardener is to put a ton of hard work into a great looking garden…only to have all your plants die or barely bloom at all! Don’t let that disappointment get to you this year; here are some great tips and tricks to keep plants […]
Climbing Roses: 12 Incredible Tips
Is there anything more beautiful than seeing a wall or roses? I don’t think so! Here are some incredible tips for climbing roses! Climbing Roses Tips If possible, plant your climbing roses early in the season. This will give them the most potential to establish a sturdy root system before the winter frost hits. Technically, […]