Weeds are a pain for any gardener, from casual to pro. There are plenty of ways to fight them, but you’ll always be better off if you know exactly what you’re up against. Here is your guide to identifying common types of garden weeds and how to fight them. 1. Dandelions If you love your lawn, chances […]
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12 Foundation-Friendly Plants
Maybe you love the idea of hiding your home’s foundation behind gorgeous flowers and plants. But like anyone else, you want choose plants that will add color and will hide your foundation without taking over the yard. If you want to improve your curb appeal with foundation-friendly plants, here are some great choices. Now you’ll have a great foundation (see […]
Make Your Garden Feel More Welcoming — Here’s How
You planted a garden, in part, to welcome visitors to your home and make your yard more inviting. If you feel your garden could use a little welcoming boost but aren’t sure how to go about it, here are some tips that will help your garden become the most welcoming in the neighborhood. By implementing […]
Grass-Growing Tips for Shady Areas of Your Yard
The shady areas of your yard provide a nice place to escape the heat. Not to mention the fact that big trees can shade your home and help reduce your cooling costs. As nice is shade is, however, it can wreak havoc on your grass. Here are a few tips to help you grow healthy […]
How to Deadhead Perennials
Every fall, it’s best to “deadhead” or cut off the dead flowers from your perennial plants. This will ensure quick and proper growth in the spring. You can also deadhead your flowers during the season to encourage new blooms. However, there is a method to deadheading that will yield the best results for most flowers. […]
Tips for Designing With Color in Your Garden
One of the best parts about having a garden is the bright colors it adds to your landscape. Whether you’re gardening in front, out back, or in containers, you can apply the following tips to make the most of the stunning colors available in your area. 1. Plant & Repeat You probably have a favorite color […]
How to Get Rid of That “Plant Rot” Smell in Your Garbage Can
It’s always nice to get your yard cleaned up during the spring, summer, and fall. Seems like there are always clippings to be made, grass to be cut, and weeds to be pulled. (Ahhh…the joys of home ownership, right?) Most of us — rather logically — put all this extra plant matter in our garbage […]
8 Tips for a Continuously Productive Vegetable Garden
The only problem most gardeners have with their gardens is that once the harvest is over, it’s over. It’s honestly kind of a boom-and-bust cycle, and it can be kind of a downer after you’ve picked everything. Fortunately, there is a way you can get more out of your garden by stretching your harvest time into […]
9 Things to Know About Kitchen Gardening
It’s not terribly hard to grow a successful garden, but there are some specific steps. If you want to have a bountiful harvest from your kitchen garden, here are the most essential things you need to know. 1. Follow the Sun Sunlight is an absolute must for any garden. To grow most fruits and […]
How to Grow Raspberries Indoors
There’s nothing like fresh summer raspberries. This plump and delicious berry is a favorite among gardeners, but there is one problem — they tend to spread. This leads a lot of people to plant them in large containers. So if you can do that, why not bring them inside to grow? If you know what […]