There are potted flowers, and then there are pots that include dwarf ornamental grasses in addition to flowers. In other words, grasses have a way of elevating your containers to a whole new plane! Grasses literally add a much-needed height element to your container gardens. They also add a simple beauty and provide a backdrop
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What A Bird Wants, What A Bird Needs: Attract Birds To Your Yard
Have you ever wondered how to attract birds to your yard? Many gardeners also enjoy bird watching, especially when the birds come to enjoy the garden you’ve worked so hard on. If you’ve wondered how to attract birds to your yard, wonder no more. Today’s post has the just the information you need! Let’s call
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Why You Should Keep Plant Tags
If you’re a gardener who has ever wondered if or why you should keep plant tags, this information is especially for you. Have you ever bought some new plants and tossed the plant tags in the trash? If you later wished you hadn’t, then you already know one reason to keep plant tags. Keep reading
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DIY Garden Furniture
First of all, DIY garden furniture is an excellent choice for any garden. To really enjoy your garden, you need garden furniture where you can sit back, relax and enjoy all the fruits of your labors. But that doesn’t mean it has to cost a fortune! This is where DIY garden furniture comes in. It
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Soil Essentials For Container Gardening
Before you start a container garden, you need to know the soil essentials for container gardening. It’s a misconception that you can simply shovel some soil from your garden into your containers and call it good. But do you understand why that is? It’s all part of the soil essentials you need to know before
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Plant Encyclopedia: Sweet William
Sweet William, or Dianthus barbatus, is a perennial flower that is generally so short-lived it seems more like an annual or bi-annual. It typically blooms the second year it is planted. It boasts a multitude of colorful flowers on green stems with thin, sparse leaves. Though the foliage is not what you would call
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Chippy Furniture Can Be Beautiful Garden Decor
Chippy furniture can be beautiful garden decor! So don’t get rid of those vintage or aging shabby chic pieces sitting in your garage or storage shed. All you need to do is re-imagine them in your garden. And no need for repainting. Here are some ideas to inspire you! Whether you want to convert an
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Plant Encyclopedia: Russian Sage
Russian Sage, or Perovskia atriplicifolia, is an aromatic and beautiful plant that resists both deer and pests. The leaves and stems are aromatic, while the purple flowers catch the eye of people and insects alike. This lovely plant is drought-tolerant and a hardy, vigorous grower perfect for Zones 4-9. Sunlight Needs: Russian Sage needs an
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Edible Forest Garden
In case you didn’t realize it, a forest is a hidden wonderland of edible plants! As a gardener, wouldn’t it be amazing to have an edible forest garden in your own backyard? It’s really not hard. The first step comes in knowing what forest plants are edible. Then you can narrow down the list
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House Number Planter To Show Off Your Home And Your Green Thumb
Everyone needs house numbers on the front of their home–it’s a real safety issue. But are you seeing the fun possibilities for a gardener? I’m talking about house number planters you can use to show off your house number and your green thumb, all in one fell swoop! Check out these amazing planters you
