When March arrives and the weather starts to warm up a bit, many gardeners start planning out their crops. The great news is that you don’t have to wait until Memorial Day to get a jump on the season. In fact, here are 6 garden crops you can start growing this month, right inside your home or […]
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20 DIY Gardening Projects Perfect for Spring
This project is great because you can do it with your kids, each of you can make your own! A garden stone is so pretty and adds a lot of personality to your garden. Use an empty wine bottle or something similar to make an automatic waterer. You just stick it in the soil of […]
How to Plant Potatoes
The first thing you need to do is prepare the potatoes for planting. When you’re a week away from planting, put the potatoes in a warm spot of sun. Let the sprouts grow to about 1/4” to ½” inches long. Before you plant, cut the large seed potatoes into chunks that are about 2” wide […]
15 Outdoor Pallet Projects
One of the best outdoor projects to do with a pallet is to make a garden path. Just take the slats and use them as steps in the path! If you don’t have one already, then use pallets to make a potting bench. This allows you to organize and easily access all of your gardening […]
14 Crazy Cool Vertical Gardening Ideas
A super great way to get a vertical gardening arrangement in your home as well as a decoration is by using a monogram! Just make a wooden cutout of the first letter of your last name and then fill it with plants and flowers! Gather all your old but colorful shoes and turn them into […]
12 Festive Container Gardening Ideas
Create a classy and elegant container garden this year by making this gorgeous potted piece! Everything from the container to the actual greenery makes it look incredibly sophisticated. Choose greens like pine needles, and holly that are used to withstanding colder tempertaures. When you’re talking about gardens in winter, red is one of my favorite colors to […]
20 Crazy Easy One Day Gardening DIY Projects
Take an old wooden pallet, pull it apart, and turn it into a garden pathway! This is a great way to add landscaping touches to your yard and garden. A garden bench is a great addition to any garden and is surprisingly easy to make. Find a design that fits your skills level and […]
10 Ways to be a Chemical Free Gardener
A great natural way to keep your garden chemical free while maintaining its health is by attracting beneficial insects. You can bring bugs like bees, butterflies, and other pollinating insects in order to take care of the garden. For example, you could plant borage flowers to help attract butterflies. Instead of using chemical weed […]
Epsom Salt: 10 Uses for It (In Your Garden)
When you’re starting your garden, use salt to help the seeds germinate! Just add 1-2 tablespoons per seed hole or 1 cup of salt for every 100 square feet of tilled soil. If you add some Epsom salt to your soil, then this can help it increase nutrient absorption so that the soil becomes […]
10 Composting Tips for Beginners
One of the best things you can add to your compost pile is food scraps! Not only do you put your food waste to good use, but you also save on fertilizer by putting it into the compost pile! When you are storing food scraps in your kitchen (you don’t have to take them to […]