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 […]
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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 […]
April Gardening Tips
Spring has sprung, so it’s definitely time for the best April gardening tips. There may not be a whole lot to do in the garden quite yet, but there are some things you can and should do to prepare your yard for the rest of spring and summer. Get ready for the April gardening tips […]
Gardening Tips For Drought Conditions
Every garden enthusiast needs to know the best gardening tips for drought conditions, especially if you live in an already dry area. Even if you live in a zone that doesn’t typically experience a drought, you should know these tips in case of a dry spell. Any area is susceptible to a period of […]
Why You Should Keep Plant Tags
If you’re a gardener who has ever wondered if or why you should keep plant tags, this information is especially for you. Have you ever bought some new plants and tossed the plant tags in the trash? If you later wished you hadn’t, then you already know one reason to keep plant tags. Keep reading […]
Soil Essentials For Container Gardening
Before you start a container garden, you need to know the soil essentials for container gardening. It’s a misconception that you can simply shovel some soil from your garden into your containers and call it good. But do you understand why that is? It’s all part of the soil essentials you need to know before […]
February Gardening Tips to Brighten Up Your Winter
Today we’ve got your February gardening tips! You might think you can’t really do much gardening during the gray days of February, but that’s not true. There is a lot you can do. Stick around while we show you! February gardening tips are tricky, because February itself is tricky! Gardeners who live in a warmer […]
Do It On Top: Rooftop Gardening Tips
So many people of the world live in urban areas that the idea of rooftop gardening is not new. Did you know that in countries such as India and Asia, urban rooftop gardens provide jobs for retired workers and housewives? However, in some areas of North America, rooftop gardening is a relatively new practice. Today […]