To grow the largest, best-tasting fruits, you need to know how to irrigate strawberries. Strawberries are a favorite of many gardeners, and for good reason. Homegrown strawberries yield delicious fruits, perfect for eating and making jam, if cared for right. Most strawberries are perennials, meaning they come back from year to year without having to […]
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Small Garden Solutions
Small garden solutions are the order of the day! If you love gardening, but your allotted space is small, don’t despair. There are ways to make that small garden seem like a little piece of paradise in spite of its size restraints. Check out these doable small garden solutions that work for every small space […]
Make Your Own Botanical Garden
No need to spend all your time visiting botanical gardens–although they are certainly worth it. If you love a good botanical garden, think about creating your own! There are enjoyable ways to make your own botanical garden right in your own yard. Not only will you enjoy the end result, but you’re sure to enjoy […]
How to Design a Feng Shui Garden
Feng Shui and gardens go hand-in-hand, or at least they should! Let’s discuss Feng Shui for gardeners today. If you aren’t well-versed in Feng Shui, you’re going to learn something new. And if you have long admired the art, you’re going to get some wonderful inspiration to help you design your own Feng Shui […]
Daffodils That Never Disappoint
Whether you’re interested in daffodil varieties for your spring garden, or bulbs to force indoors for dazzling color, you’re in luck! Today I have information on daffodils that never disappoint. If you love them as much as I do, stick around. The earliest known references to daffodils is found in the writings of the Prophet […]
Don’t Get Left Out in the Cold: Tips to Predict Frost
A lot of pain in the garden could be eliminated if you knew how to predict frost. But this year, there’s no reason not to get left out in the cold. Today I have some tips on how to predict frost. It includes helpful information for protecting plants and on both light and hard frost […]
Plant Parenting: Plant Care Tips
Plant parenting isn’t something you just do on the fly–it does take some knowledge and planning. If you want to have the best plants on the block, you need to know these plant care tips. Armed with the best plant care tips, you’re sure to excel at this plant parenting gig. Stick around and check […]
Budget-Friendly Ideas to Spruce Up Your Garden
Gardening on a budget is completely possible. One of the reasons many people start a vegetable garden is to save money growing their own fruit and vegetables. So budget-friendly ideas for gardening are ideas that we can all get behind. And if you have a yard to spruce up, this post will give you some […]
DIYoursELF Outdoor Christmas Decorations
There are a lot of ways to create outdoor Christmas decorations this year. If you’ve been thinking about ways to dress up your outdoor landscape on a budget, then this DIYoursELF post is especially for you! And don’t worry, just because it’s on a budget doesn’t mean it won’t look fantastic! Check out these ideas! […]
Gardening Tips for the Month of January
It may seem counterintuitive to talk about monthly gardening tips for January. But stick with me! There are actually some ways that you can and should care for your garden even in the dead of winter. What you do in your yard {or don’t do} during the winter, does affect the success of your garden […]