When you’re planning out your gardens for the year, you might think that you need to have clearly defined spaces for each type of plant. Vegetables go here, flowers go here, and shrubs go here….right? Wrong. A smart planting technique involves planting flowers inside your vegetable garden. Not only will it look spectacular, but growing […]
17 Expert Tips for How to Have a Weed Free Garden
There’s nothing quite as enjoyable – or as rewarding – as growing your own garden. Whether you are planting flowers or vegetables, there’s something to be said about enjoying the fruits of your labors. However, nothing gets in the way of a beautiful garden more than a pile of messy weeds. Weeds not only interfere […]
50 Best Low-Maintenance Flowers to Grow: No Green Thumb Required
Working in the garden presents a myriad of health benefits. It’s a great form of exercise, plus there’s nothing like reconnecting with the great outdoors. Unfortunately, sometimes working in the garden becomes exactly that – work. You should be able to enjoy your garden from time to time, too! Growing plants that more or less […]
20 Things You Should Never Do in the Vegetable Garden
As a new gardener, you might be nervous about all the things you should and should not do to maintain a healthy, productive growing space. Whether you have a green thumb or not, vegetable gardening requires a fine combination of talent, knowledge, and experience that is difficult to acquire – at least at first. Your […]
10 Common Plants to Avoid if You Have Dogs
There are some common plants to avoid if you have dogs – here is an overview. While some dogs may be more likely to cause harm to your plants than your plants are to the dog, there are some plants that are toxic and are best avoided if you have dogs. While there are many […]
The Best Ways to Propagate Garlic with Professional Growing Guide
Garlic is a staple ingredient in many homes and is known for its pungent taste and smell that adds a strong flavor to any dish. While pasta may be one of the most common uses for garlic, it can also be used with meat, soups, sauces, dressings, or just eaten by itself as a vegetable. […]
How to Do Proper Soil Blocking for Indoor Seedlings
When you are looking to get started with gardening, there are a lot of different techniques and methods that you can try out. Some promise to be the number one way to help you start your garden and see amazing results. Some of them are successful and others are more work than they are really […]
How to Distress and Update Painted Furniture {22 Photos}
Do you have an old table, dresser, or chest of drawers that is already painted, but you want to make it just a bit unique? You can easily update an already painted piece of furniture with a simple distressing technique. This gives those ordinary pieces of furniture a unique farmhouse look. A bit of change […]
20 Most Common Seed Starting Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Starting seeds indoors is a great way to improve the yield, health, and success of a garden. Not only will you wind up with a larger variety of plants, but you’ll also have better control of how your plant is grown from seed to harvest You can save a ton of money, too. After all, […]
The Best Ever Method for Growing Rosemary from Cuttings
Growing rosemary is easy, especially if you’ve grown herbs before and you have a basic idea of the work involved. A perennial herb, rosemary grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 and warmer, but it can be grown as an annual in a container in colder climates as well. Growing up to four feet tall and […]
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