1. Use containers: Container gardening lets you move your plants on a whim to take advantage of the changing sunlight, and weeds will be kept to a minimum. Tomatoes, peppers, and herbs, and more do well in containers. 2. Get a kiddie pool: No joke! A cheap plastic pool can easily be filled with garden soil and turned […]
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5 Beautiful Botanical Gardens Everyone Should Visit
Nothing calms the mind or pleases the eye like a leisurely stroll through a botanical garden. Whether you’re a nature enthusiast or casual home gardener, you’re sure to find serenity — and plenty of photo opportunities — in these 5 botanical gardens. 1. Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden: This 17-acre paradise on Papaikou, Big Island boasts 2,500 varieties of tropical […]
10 Must-Know Gardening Tips
Gardening, while a great hobby and a sure fire way to save money on food, can be completely intimidating to some. It can be a lot to bite off and chew! Lucky for you, I’ve assembled an awesome list of must-know tips for beginning (and amateur!) gardeners! Learn Your Growing Season. Learn the length of […]
5 Ways to Landscape with Lavender
Lavender is the mecca of all garden plants. Essential oil gurus swear by Lavender for it’s antibiotic properties, sweet aroma, and it’s ability to soothe even the worst of sunburns. While these great things are often mentioned when discussing lavender, it is often ignored that lavender actually makes a great landscaping tool. Bring this beautiful […]
15 Creative Ways to Make an Herb Garden
If you are toying with the idea of planting an herb garden, it’s time to take the plunge. There are incredible benefits to growing herbs from home; the herbs are always available, they are good for you, and planting a herb garden can be practice for planting a bigger garden. Plus, gardening is scientifically proven […]
10 Spring Yard Chores to Help Get Your Yard Ready for Summer
Winter is finally over, and the tulips are beginning to bloom. You really want to be excited about the warmer weather and the green grass, but the first yard working day of the summer is always the hardest. While you may want to hide away and pretend it’s winter, spring yard work isn’t really all […]
All You Need to Know about Fall Gardening
Although the garden is still the same, planting vegetables in the fall can be a little different than during the spring and summer. There are a few extra steps added into the mix that help ensure the healthiest most productive garden. Here are a few of those steps to fall vegetable gardening. Choose Your Veggies […]
DIY Tomato Cage Ideas
When it comes to gardening, sometimes figuring out the best way to grow things can be a hassle. Different plants require different amounts of spacing, watering schedules, seed depth, etc. Tomatoes are a plant that likes to grow upward, and tomato cages are a great way to facilitate that growth. Here are a few simple […]
How to Grow Japanese Maples
Japanese maples have numerous ways to make your backyard gorgeous and beautiful. They can be used as accent plants, as edges to define your yard’s border, or simply stand by themselves and attract attention with their beautiful colors. While they may seem hard to take care of, Japanese maples are actually quite easy to grow […]
12 Organic DIY Remedies for Your Garden
Lots of people think the most expensive fertilizer, or the most chemical-filled pesticides will make their garden look bright and healthy. However, that’s not always the case. Most of the time, simple organic solutions are the best (and cheapest) ways to take care of your plants. Here are two great ideas to keep your garden […]