If you’re a serious gardener or just love having the best yard in the neighborhood, hopefully you’re lucky enough to have a garden shed. If so, you know how messy a shed can become. After all, when you finally pack it in for the day, you’re tired and ready for a nice, long shower — not really […]
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How to Grow Bell Peppers in Pots
Nothing says summer like sweet bell peppers. On a salad, on the grill, or just sliced up and dipped — they’re a delicious part of the warmer weather. Even if you don’t have garden space, you can grow prolific peppers by planting them in pots (say that 5 times fast!). It’s easy! Here’s how: 1. […]
How to Use Mulch to Manage Your Soil
If you love your lawn and garden, you’ve probably made friends with mulch. And who could blame you? Mulch has a lot of benefits for your garden and its soul — not to mention making everything pop. If you haven’t yet learned to use mulch to its fullest, here’s how. 1. Water Savings Mulch allows water to […]
5 Ways to Use Old Milk Jugs {In Your Garden}
If you’re anything like me, when you empty a jug of milk, you hesitate to throw it right in the trash. They take up a lot of room, and that jug might be useful for something else, right? But in the end, I always usually end up throwing them out. Well, instead of just tossing […]
Grow the Most Incredible Alliums
If you love to grow flowers in your yard, chances are you’ve seen alliums. Even if you don’t know the name, you’ll probably recognize this gorgeous, show-stoping bulb. Some varieties boast huge, 6-inch mounds of colorful blooms on a single stalk. And if you have trouble with animals eating your flowers, most of them won’t touch these. […]
How to Grow the Best Root Veggies
For a delicious and abundant fall harvest, there is nothing better than root vegetables. Since growing them successfully requires a different technique than other garden plants, let’s go over some important tips for growing root veggies yourself. 1. Choose a Location If your garden has well-drained soil that is slightly acidic and has some quality […]
Veggies You Can Grow in Your Front Yard
Most people reserve their vegetable gardens for the backyard. But more and more people are starting to use the space in their front yards to grow attractive veggie plants. Front yards often have fewer trees, so they get more sunshine. And few things bring more curb appeal than an attractive vegetable patch. Here tips for […]
Grow English Roses: Here’s How!
There’s nothing like an English rose garden to bring lavish sights and smells to your yard. However, they do require a bit of special care to grow successfully. If you want to grow what many describe as the “perfect rose,” here’s how: 1. Buying English Roses Most local nurseries carry or can get English roses for […]
Delicious Berries You Can Grow in Containers
There is nothing like eating fresh summer berries you grew yourself. But what if you don’t have room for a garden? No worries! There are several varieties of berries that grow well in containers; here are some of the best. We’ve included some of the basics here, but follow the links for the specific instructions […]
How to Remove Dog Spots from Your Lawn
I love my dogs. They’re my fur babies. My loves. I think most dog owners feel the same way, and dogs do, too. After all, they’re ecstatic to see us every time we come home — even if we were only gone 10 minutes. But pet ownership does have its drawbacks, and most them are out in […]