Do you know what companion planting is? Simply put, it’s the art of putting plants that thrive together right next to one another in the garden. Doing so can help keep certain pests away and it might even help you to get a larger harvest. If companion planting sounds like it might be a good
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Beautiful Winter Blooming Plants
Though I absolutely love the holiday season, I can’t help but get a little sad when the cold weather hits. It’s pretty tricky to grow plants in the freezing cold weather, is all! But did you know that there are some cold-hardy plants that bloom RIGHT in the middle of winter? You’ll love the color
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Take a Stroll Down These Garden Paths
I love updating my garden whenever possible. Next year, as soon as the ground is workable and the weather is somewhat warm, my husband and I are planning on revitalizing and updating our garden path. We’ve been spending the last two weeks looking at all of the garden paths, and I think we finally settled on
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Easy DIY Bath Salts Made With Dried Peonies That Are So Relaxing
Now that the Fall weather has hit my area with full force, I’m coming to terms with the fact that I probably won’t get to spend tons of time in my garden until spring. Fortunately, there are a few great DIY ideas that allow me to use items harvested from the yard in unique and
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Gardener’s Almanac: A Monthly Guide To Gardening (November)
November is finally here, and while most of us are probably excited for the start of the holiday season, some of us are sad that gardening season is over! Not to worry though, just because it’s too cold to grow tomatoes doesn’t mean you’ll have to go without gardening throughout the winter. Keep reading for my
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Advantages Of A Drip Irrigation System
Adding a drip irrigation system to your garden is just about one of the very best things that you can do to ease the burden of watering your plants. With a drip irrigation system, you can set your watering to a timer, so you can go on vacation without worrying about your plants. Here are
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Deep Watering For Trees And Shrubs In The Fall
Deep watering trees and plants one last time before the winter hits is crucial to the health of your plant. But do you know how to correctly deep water your plants? Most people don’t, but this guide will help you water your plants so they stay healthy for seasons to come. Here’s how to deep
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Top 10 Trees With Fall Color To Add To Your Front Yard
Like many people across the world, I simply love all of the colors of Fall. There’s nothing better than looking out over your colorful yard while indulging in some fresh apple cider. And if you love trees with fall color, I recommend planning your trees around the ones that will give you plenty of Fall
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Fall Pruning Guide: What To Cut Back And What To Leave
One of the most necessary components of gardening for fall is making sure that you prune what is necessary before winter hits. But did you know that you should only prune certain trees, shrubs, and plants in your garden? It’s true. Pruning plants that don’t need it is the quickest way to kill them before
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How To Dig Up Some Dirt (Without Being Nosy)
Before you put away your gardening tools for the season, I recommend that everyone spend a little time “working” their garden soil. Sharing these garden soil tips will help you have less work in the Spring. Working your dirt, or adding nutrients to it to help plants grow, can really do a lot to help
