So what do you do when you’ve planted your garden, filled your containers, and then Mother Nature loses all control and sends unexpected record cold temps your way? You might feel a little helpless, but there are some must-know garden tips to survive an unexpected frost. If you know what to do, it’s possible to
-
-
All You Need To Know About Rain Gutter Gardening
Do you have any pieces of old rain gutter lying around? You should consider putting it to use in the garden! Today I’m going to fill you in on rain gutter gardening. If you haven’t heard of it before, you’re missing out. Stick around and learn all you need to know about rain gutter gardening
-
Ah-choo! Gardening Tips For Allergy Sufferers
Ah-choo! Allergy sufferers who love gardening know that spring and fall can be the hardest months of the year for working outside. But if you know the best gardening tips for allergy sufferers, gardening doesn’t have to be a nightmare! In fact, you might be able to actually enjoy gardening more if you follow these
-
Container Gardening For Beginners: I Think I CAN
Today at Bless My Weeds, we are going back to some basics with container gardening for beginners. Even if you’ve done some container gardening before, we can all use a little refresher course. We’re also going to look at how easy it is to begin container gardening with something we all tend to have a
-
Pint-Sized Produce For The Smallest Of Gardens
If you’ve got a small garden space, or you just want to maximize the space you have, pint-sized produce is a smart way to go. Pint-sized produce, also known as dwarf varieties, grow more compactly, produce smaller fruits, and maximize your garden space so you can get more out of it. But you won’t sacrifice
-
No More Secret Gardens: Tips From A Master Gardener
If you ever walk outside, look at your garden, and think “I need tips from a master gardener!” you’ve come to the right place! Today I have exactly that. You’re about to learn some of the best master gardening tips out there. All you’ll have to do is walk outside, feel confident, and go to
-
Vertical Gardening: How A Wallflower Could Be The Star Of Your Garden
Vertical gardening includes quite an array of gardening methods. It is as simple as training your plants or vegetables to grow in an upward direction, to actually planting on a vertical space, like a wall. Today we’re talking mostly about vertical gardening on a wall. With this type of gardening, a wallflower could be the
-
6 Of The Biggest Gardening Mistakes Gardeners Make
Gardening is arguably one of the best ways to spend your time. So the last thing you want to do is make any of the biggest gardening mistakes gardeners make. But to prevent your garden from self-sabotage, you have to know what those mistakes are. Whether you’re a newbie or a long-time home gardener, you
-
My Favorite Purple Flowers
There’s just something so alluring about a vase {or a garden} full of purple flowers! Even if purple is just one in the mix of colors in your garden, purple adds something special to your landscape. Today I’m sharing my favorites with Bless My Weeds readers. Are you ready to see what they are? My
-
7 Dwarf Ornamental Grasses For Container Gardening
There are potted flowers, and then there are pots that include dwarf ornamental grasses in addition to flowers. In other words, grasses have a way of elevating your containers to a whole new plane! Grasses literally add a much-needed height element to your container gardens. They also add a simple beauty and provide a backdrop
