Tag: Gardening

Posted on 10/06/2024

3 Frost Protection Tips for Vegetable Gardeners

Cold weather can be bad news for vegetable gardens, especially if unexpected. While many plants are hardy and frost-resistant, most tender vegetables cannot survive sudden freezing temperatures. Luckily, there are some measures you can take to protect your garden from an unexpected frost. Here are some tips to remember: Water During the Day Adjust your watering schedule to...

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Posted on 06/16/2024

Grow Plants Indoors With These DIY Mini-Greenhouse Ideas

Whether you're gardening in the winter or protecting delicate houseplants, indoor greenhouses are an excellent solution. You can find miniature greenhouses meant purely for utility and others meant to provide aesthetic appeal. If you build your own mini-greenhouse, it's up to you. Here are some ideas for simple mini-greenhouses to use indoors. Plastic Bin Greenhouse For a convenient,...

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Posted on 06/02/2024

Tips & tricks for designing container gardens

If you’re low on outdoor space, creating container gardens...

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Posted on 11/19/2023

Top 4 Outdoor Plants to Grow as Houseplants

If you've dreamt of having a lush and colorful garden but don't have the space or climate to support it, consider keeping houseplants instead. There are many varieties of outdoor plants you can grow inside your home as houseplants if you need or prefer. Here are some of the top garden favorites to grow indoors, no matter where...

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Posted on 03/05/2023

Landscape for beginners: Learning the basics

There are many factors that go into designing a landscape...

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Posted on 10/16/2022

Essential organic gardening supplies

Organic gardening supplies include more than hoes and shovels. While the basic garden tools are important, there are other things gardeners should have to make their experience more successful and comfortable. Here is a quick guide to more essential organic gardening supplies: Protective apparel Odds are that your organic garden is outside and exposed to the elements. That...

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Posted on 09/18/2022

Gardening basics: Improving & building soil

Improving or “building” soil is essential for every successful home garden. By adding the right nutrients, you can help your plants grow healthy and plentiful. Luckily, the process is fairly simple, and can save you money you’d otherwise spend on ready-made soil. Here are some beginner tips for turning regular dirt into healthy garden soil: Start with a...

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Posted on 05/08/2022

Upcycle Your Plastic Bottles Into DIY Plant Containers

People who want to live a sustainable lifestyle at home often begin by minimizing the amount of plastic that they purchase and use. For the plastic products in the home, there are many ways to recycle or even upcycle it to prevent it from going into a landfill. One creative way to reuse old plastic materials is to...

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Posted on 01/23/2022

Prevent Erosion & Landslides With These Gardening Tips

Planting anything on an incline might seem like more trouble than it's worth. However, if your yard has any slopes, you could be at risk for soil erosion and landslides. The best way to avoid them is to plant trees, shrubs or other plants on the slope to strengthen the ground. Here are some tips for gardening on...

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Posted on 01/09/2022

Make Your Own Home Brew Houseplant Fertilizer

We often use dried eggshells as fertilizer in outdoor gardens. Their extremely high calcium content makes them an excellent way to add extra nutrients to the soil. When properly prepared, eggshells can make for great indoor plant fertilizer as well. Here we’ll go over how to use this common food waste to nourish your houseplants in 5 steps....

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Posted on 10/24/2021

Plant Catnip for More Than Just Cats

When you hear the word catnip, you probably think of the herb used in cat toys. Also called catmint, the catnip plant has many uses and helpful properties beyond exciting felines. Here are some reasons you might consider growing catnip in your garden: An Attractive Companion Plant One great way that growing catnip can benefit you and your...

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Posted on 05/10/2020

Why You Should Build a Rain Garden & How to Get Started

Photo by InspiredImages via Pixabay Typically made in shallow depressions in the landscape, rain gardens are a great way to beautify your yard and give back to the environment. Since they contain native grasses and perennial flowers, these gardens do not have to cost much — and they are easy to build on your own. To get started,...

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