Let’s be honest, while gardening can be a great hobby, it can also be expensive sometimes. When it comes to buying seeds and bulbs, starting up a plant, getting planters and fertilizer, and so many more things, it can all really add up. And being cheap and stingy on gardening supplies never works well, either. […]
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10 Natural Ways to Control Slugs
Slugs are not only disgusting, but they are also huge menaces to gardens everywhere. If you don’t have a plan or strategy to get rid of them, it can seem like an overwhelming obstacle. Here are a few simple solutions that will help you decrease the slug infestation in your backyard. Frogs Introducing a […]
12 Gorgeous Hanging Planter Ideas
With limited space but a desire to have plants and flowers, it can be difficult to find creative ways to get what you want without making things crowded and uncomfortable. Hanging planters have begun to come back in style and they’re a great option for people with a green thumb and little room to grow […]
13 Flowers for the Southwest Desert
1. Hummingbird Mint: smells like bubblegum and, as its name suggests, attracts hummingbirds Photo from Schmoker 2. Cleveland Sage: very aromatic, can be dried and burned as incense Photo from ASU 3. Popcorn Cassia: can grow up to 7-10 feet, smells like popcorn (although some say it smells more like peanut butter) Photo from Landcraft Environments […]
Top 10 Easy Plants for Kids to Grow
Encourage your little ones to play in the dirt by helping with the garden! Dedicate a corner of the garden just for them, and let them pick what they want to grow. All the plants listed below have been chosen because they are easy to grow. Your kids will love seeing (and even eating) the […]
13 Creative Plant Markers
We all know that plant markers are essential to keeping your sanity in the garden, but who says they have to be boring? Check out this list of creative plant marker ideas and get inspired in your garden! #1 Wine Cork Plant Markers from The Happier Homemaker #2 Chalkboard Paint Plant Markers from Handmade […]
Handmade Bird Feeder Ideas for Your Garden
Attract native birds in your garden with one of these adorable, DIY bird feeders! This would make for a great weekend project. Click on the link to learn more about each one. Enjoy! Repurposed Chandelier Bird Feeder from Home is Where the Boat Is Bundt Cake Pan Bird Feeder from Eclectically Vintage […]
How to Build a Greenhouse
Greenhouses make everyone feel like a better gardener and thriftier master of the yard. Not only that, but they help our plants grow and stay healthy longer, even when the weather outside isn’t the best. Here are some cheap, easy, quick, and/or fun ideas for your own backyard greenhouse. Hoop Style For about $50, […]
9 of the BEST Plants for Arbors, Trellises, and Archways
Cover up your bare archway, arbor, pergola, or trellis with one of these incredible climbers! They are sure to add not only aesthetic beauty but incredible fragrance too, making your garden an irresistible place to relax. For all the details about where and how these plants grow best, check out this great resource from the […]
12 Amazing Succulent Arrangements
For your aesthetic pleasure and inspiration: #1 Luscious variety of sizes, shapes, and colors Source #2 A pink-and-green motif Source #3 A living wreath Source #4 Tall central plant surrounded by flower-shaped succulents Source #5 Pink, purple, and long/skinny green succulents Source #6 Ombre green, purple, and a hint of blue […]