If you prefer to clean your house using “green” cleaning methods, such as vinegar and soap instead of harmful chemicals, you’ve probably already realized just how valuable baking soda can be. However, did you know that baking soda’s uses extend far beyond the kitchen and home – and that baking soda is also incredibly important […]
17 Remarkable Uses for White Vinegar in the Garden
It’s essential when you’re making a fresh batch of crispy, pungent dill pickles- but that’s not the only time vinegar is super handy. It also has a ton of uses in your garden. All kinds of vinegar can be used for various applications both inside and outside of the house. From repelling bugs and pests […]
17 Totally Avoidable Perennial Gardening Mistakes People Do
Starting a perennial garden this summer? If so, you’ve made a smart choice. Growing perennials is wise because you won’t have to replant each year, which will save you both time and money. However, it’s not all sunshine and roses. There are some very common mistakes you might find yourself making as you grow your […]
26 Gorgeous Pink Flowering Shrubs for Your Garden
If you’re trying to add interest and appeal to your landscape, one of the best ways to do so is by growing flowering shrubs. After all, these low-maintenance plants require very little care, especially when you select cultivars that work well with your soil and sunlight conditions (as well as the temperatures in your region). […]
30 Creative Ways to Use Old Tires in Your Garden
They say that one man’s trash is another man’s treasure. If you’ve recently changed the tires on your car, you may be wondering what to do with the leftovers. Sure, you could bring them to the landfill – but that’s such a waste. Plus, there are some types of tires (like those from large tractors […]
15 Clever Ways to Use Wood Ash in the Garden
Heating oil, in many parts of the world, has now risen to astronomical costs. In fact, the high cost of heating oil has lots of homeowners converting to wood stoves. Rather than tossing the wood ash into the trash, there are plenty of ways you can use it in your garden. It presents several benefits […]
25 Lifehacks and Tips For Raising Backyard Chickens That Thrive
I grew up in a family that had large gardens and backyard chickens. It was just part of my life in the South. So, sharing tips or “hacks” for raising chickens in your backyard comes naturally. While I wasn’t as hands-on as my parents and even my children have been, I know a lot about […]
37 Purple Perennial Flowers You Plant Once And Enjoy Forever
If you want to grow an effortless, virtually maintenance-free garden, growing perennials is the way to go. You can more or less plant and then forget these species, although occasional watering, fertilizing, or weeding may be required. You don’t have to forego beauty for effort, either. There are plenty of gorgeous purple perennials you can […]
How to Make a Bee or Wild Insect Hotel – With Lots of Examples
Even though it might not always seem like it, your yard is just teeming with all kinds of critters and insects that call it home. Some of these are incredibly valuable. Bees, in particular, are necessary for healthy, thriving ecosystems, as they serve as pollinators for many plants. If you want to attract more bees […]
18 Purple Flowering Shrubs That’ll Beautify Your Garden
Whether purple is your favorite color or you simply want to spruce up your yard with a color symbolic of luxury, royalty, and elegance, planting a few purple shrubs is the way to go. Shrubs offer a variety of landscaping uses. You can use them to block your neighbor’s line of sight into your backyard, […]