While new types of medicine and drugs may seem to have all the answers to our physical woes, there are actually tons of herbs that help just as well (or better) with the healing process. Here’s a list of 10 herbs that you can start growing in order to have your own healing herbs on […]
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Garden Trellis Projects
Lots of plants grow vertically and so a trellis or some sort of support is needed in order for them to reach max productivity. Also, some flowers can look even better when they’re arranged on an elegant trellis design! Here are some great DIY garden trellis ideas that you can try in your backyard! DIY […]
10 Ways You Can Improve Your Garden with Coffee Grounds
You may not know this, but humans aren’t the only ones who love their coffee. Plants, soil, and even worms love a nice, warm serving of coffee, but they’re usually okay with just spent coffee grounds. Coffee grounds in the garden has numerous benefits and advantages, and here are just a few of them! Tip: […]
20 Insanely Clever Gardening Tips
Let’s face it–gardening is hard work, so 20 insanely clever gardening tips sound like a fantastic idea! While we all love beautiful flowers and delicious homegrown fruits and vegetables, it’s not always easy to get down on our hands and knees and take care of those plants. They won’t take away all the work, but […]
DIY Raised Garden Beds: Rise to the Challenge
If you like the idea of not gardening on your hands and knees, it’s time to rise to the challenge with DIY raised garden beds. DIY raised garden beds are simple to build. And once you do, you’ll wonder why you waited so long! DIY Raised Garden Beds Raised beds make gardening much easier. You […]
Gardening Guide: Salvia
Salvia is both a perennial and annual. This article provides tips and tricks on how to care for your Salvia plant. Learn about plant needs such and sun and water. Plant Care Basics: Salvia come in several varieties, including annuals and perennials. It’s best to plant it in the spring. Space the plants at least […]
The Best Trailing Plants For Window Boxes
The best trailing plants for window boxes are those that really liven up your exterior! My favorites stand out in the way they hang artfully beyond the confines of the window box, or even a hanging basket. An assortment of colorful blooms and rich green foliage doesn’t hurt either. Today’s list of trailing plants for […]
Garden Journal Ideas: Veggie Tales
Garden journaling is a fulfilling part of keeping a garden. Let’s take a look at these garden journal ideas, and why you should take the time to do it. Do you already save your garden center receipts? How about your seed packets, or plant markers? If you already do this, you’re well on your way […]
Container Gardening: How to Grow Tomatoes
Container gardening is quite the rage and here to stay. They are great for veggies, including tomatoes. Learn all about container gardening: how to grow tomatoes in containers by reading on. There is nothing that tastes quite so good as a tomato fresh from the garden. They beat tomatoes from the grocers every time! The […]
Dividing Perennials: Math Class For Gardeners
Today’s subject is division. Dividing perennials that is. You thought your math days were over, right? If you’re a gardener with perennials, then wrong. You need to know division for gardeners! Perennials are plants that regrow, year after year. As they regrow, they also increase in size. When your perennials have outgrown the space allotted […]