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7 Simple Tips For Growing Lavender

March 2, 2021 by Jenny 11 Comments

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I love to grow lavender because it is useful in a variety of different situations. It smells amazing, repels bugs and pests from your garden, plus it tastes great in tea or food! Here are tips for growing lavender at your own home. Tips For Growing Lavender 1. Space Out Plants Growing Lavender starts with […]

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12 Best Climbing Plants for Arbors and Trellises

February 25, 2021 by Jenny 1 Comment

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I love how arbors and trellises turn a good backyard into a great backyard! Just the way they add style and character without being over imposing is a fantastic feature. To make those arbors and trellises even better, here are some great climbing plants for arbors and trellises. Climbing Plants For Arbors and Trellises Ready […]

Filed Under: All Things Garden, Useful Gardening Hints Tagged With: plants, grow, trellis, arbor, vines

How To Start Composting For Beginners

February 18, 2021 by Jenny 3 Comments

Composting for beginners probably seems like an intimidating or scary task, but in actuality, it’s pretty easy to get started! It really helps reduce the amount of waste your family is putting into a landfill while giving your garden a healthy nutrient boost! If you are ready to learn how to start composting (for beginners), […]

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How to Build an Indoor Herb Garden: 12 Easy Ways

February 9, 2021 by Jenny Leave a Comment

Do you love herbs? I know I sure do. Have you thought of growing them indoors? Let me show you 12 ways how to build an indoor herb garden. Since I love to cook, and enjoy lots of flavors, herbs are my go to spices for most dishes. Growing them indoors is so handy. No […]

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Living Fence Ideas: 15 Amazing Options For Your Yard

February 3, 2021 by Jenny 1 Comment

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Today I have plenty of living fence ideas for those of us with backyard privacy issues. A living fence is a type of fence made of living plants or trees. Believe it or not, a living fence has the potential to provide more privacy than a regular fence! Living Fence Ideas Evergreen trees are one […]

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18 Amazing Plants That Repel Mosquitos

January 26, 2021 by Jenny 3 Comments

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Spending time outside is always great, especially if it’s relaxing with friends and family. However, what’s not so great is the annoying bugs that fly around, especially mosquitos! Not only do they make obnoxious noises, but they can also ruin a great evening by making you all itchy. Here are some great plants that repel […]

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10 Simple Tips To Grow Strawberries

January 20, 2021 by Jenny 1 Comment

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Nothing says summer quite like pulling a ripe and juicy strawberry off the stem and popping it into your mouth. Strawberries are a fantastic and popular fruit to grow, and here are some tips to grow strawberries even better this year. Are you Jonesin to enjoy the sweet taste of strawberries this summer? If so, […]

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Spring Container Ideas to Help Your Creativity Blossom

January 15, 2021 by Jenny Leave a Comment

Though it’s very much still the wintertime in Salt Lake City, Utah, I constantly find my thoughts wandering toward Spring! I’ve already begun planning my garden, ordering my seeds, and in a few weeks, I will begin seed-starting! One of my favorite gardening projects for Spring is coming up with a few really impressive Spring […]

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My All-Natural (and Safe!) Deer Repellent Spray

December 19, 2020 by Jenny 4 Comments

 I live in the mountains of Utah and I am no stranger to deer-ravaged plants. How annoying is it to realize your entire landscaping is falling victim to a deer’s digestive system? Over the years I have tried SEVERAL deer repellents to keep my plants safe, but I wasn’t comfortable with using animal urine or […]

Filed Under: Pest Control, All Things Garden, Useful Gardening Hints, Outdoor DIY Tagged With: pest control, Deer Repellant, Deer Repellant Spray, All Natural Pest Control, Easy Pest Control Ideas

How To Maintain Your Holiday Plants

December 18, 2020 by Jenny Leave a Comment

As I write this, it’s officially the first day of the second week in January. Already, it feels like the year is flying by at a lightning speed! Now that the holidays are over (some of you are probably saying ‘finally‘ in your head) you’re left with a messy house and tons of holiday plants […]

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Hi, I’m Jenny Wallentine, a Certified Master Gardener, and lover of all things outdoors! My mission with beesandroses.com is to help you find useful, practical solutions to all of your gardening challenges--and help you love it as much as I do. I’ve come across many helpful tips and tricks to make gardening more enjoyable and more productive. You can learn how to layout your garden for a better yield, use a variety of natural pest controls, the “ins and outs” of organic gardening, and much more.

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