Gardening is arguably one of the best ways to spend your time. So the last thing you want to do is make any of the biggest gardening mistakes gardeners make. But to prevent your garden from self-sabotage, you have to know what those mistakes are. Whether you’re a newbie or a long-time home gardener, you
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My Favorite Purple Flowers
There’s just something so alluring about a vase {or a garden} full of purple flowers! Even if purple is just one in the mix of colors in your garden, purple adds something special to your landscape. Today I’m sharing my favorites with Bless My Weeds readers. Are you ready to see what they are? My
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How To Determine The Best Garden Location In Your Yard
Before you can reap a harvest like this, you need to know how to determine the best garden location in your yard. There is a lot that goes into designing, maintaining and harvesting a successful garden, but location can definitely set you on the right path–or derail your success completely. Here’s what you need to
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7 Dwarf Ornamental Grasses For Container Gardening
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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Summer Bloomin’ Happens So Fast: Summer Flowers
Summer doesn’t last long, and neither do the summer flowers that bloom during those hot months. However, if your garden is primarily full of spring flowers and bulbs and fall blooming flowers, there will be an interval of time during the hottest months of July and August when your garden looks a little lackluster. That’s
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Indoor Compost Bins For Your Kitchen
Have you ever thought about using indoor compost bins for your kitchen? No? Well, such a thing does exist! And there are some good reasons why you should purchase one and start using it right away. Let’s look at the benefits of using indoor compost bins for your kitchen, and then I’ll show you where
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April Gardening Tips
Spring has sprung, so it’s definitely time for the best April gardening tips. There may not be a whole lot to do in the garden quite yet, but there are some things you can and should do to prepare your yard for the rest of spring and summer. Get ready for the April gardening tips
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Is Your Yard Deer Candy? Plants And Shrubs That Deer Eat
Is your yard deer candy? Most gardeners want to know the plants and shrubs that deer eat so they can avoid planting them. There are some people who don’t mind it if their yard is deer candy, but I’m not one of them. If you feel the same way, you’ll want to stick around for
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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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Vegetables For A Short Growing Season
Do you live in a colder climate where it’s harder to grow vegetables? Even if your area doesn’t have a long gardening season, it doesn’t mean you can’t grow any vegetables at all. You just need to know the best vegetables for a short growing season. There is actually a good variety of short growing
