Summer is one of the best times of the year. But with summer comes an obnoxious amount of household pests–especially ants. Let’s face it, nothing kills a mood quite like opening the sugar container only to see a group of ants helping themselves! The good news is that you can conquer those ants before they […]
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10 Inviting Backyard Ideas To Inspire You
Today’s post is all about inviting backyard ideas. If you feel like your own backyard is not that great, the good news is that it’s easy to change it. Take a look at 10 ways to make it more inviting! Inviting Backyard Ideas So all you have in your backyard is a patch of grass […]
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 […]
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 […]
10 Plants You Should Never Grow
If you have dirt, you should plant, right? Well, hold on a minute. There are some plants that are hard to deal with and plants you should never grow. We fill our yards with plants to surround our homes and yards with beauty. But sometimes, all that loveliness can turn into an ugly battle with […]
12 Ways Vinegar Will Save your Garden
Are you aware that there are 12 ways vinegar will save your garden? Vinegar has many household uses, but those uses continue right on out into the garden. Don’t miss what using vinegar in the garden can do for you ! Ways Vinegar Will Save Your Garden Using Vinegar In The Garden I love having […]
7 Simple Tips How To Grow Strawberries
Day dreaming about a never-ending supply of homegrown strawberries? Check out our helpful tips for how to grow strawberries and cultivating these sweet treats! Grow Strawberries How To 1. Of the three main types of strawberries, the Old Farmer’s Almanac recommends the Junebearer type for home gardens, which bud in the fall and produce a bounteous crop in […]
20 Mosquito Repelling Plants
There’s nothing worse than settling down in your backyard for a nice, relaxing evening only to be interrupted by the constant buzz and annoyance of mosquitoes! If you’re anything like me, then mosquitoes love your blood and never have mercy when it comes to sucking you dry! Don’t worry anymore about those pesky bugs, try […]