How to Get Started: When picking a spot to plant your redbud, make sure it’s in an area of well-draining soil. Depending on the variety of redbud, some trees do better in partial shade (don’t expect many blossoms from trees planted in partial shade) and some do better in areas of full sun. The
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How to Grow Bananas Indoors This Winter!
I wasn’t super on board with the banana thing until just recently (are they not the oddest texture, ever?) but ever since I got on board, I can’t NOT have one in my morning smoothie! While I love running to the grocery store to restock on all of my necessary items, I’d love to have
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Never Buy Tangerines Again!
Buying Tangerines? Forget it! When grocery stores sell citrus, it’s often overpriced, and has likely been pumped full of preservatives. Instead of putting all of that gunk into your body, why not grow your own Tangerines? It will take some time for the first harvest, but soon you’ll never have to buy Tangerines again! Keep
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Grow Cherry Trees: From Pits!
I love growing cherry trees! Who doesn’t love a fresh bowl of cherries? They’re simply delicious at any point of the day! I’ve wanted to grow a cherry tree for as long as I can remember, because growing fruit trees is seriously so much fun! I was happy to learn that growing cherry
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10 Trees That Require Little Growing Space
I love adding small trees, plants, and shrubs wherever I can. Ever gardener knows that they’re a fantastic way to “green” up your existing yard space. If you’re a gardener with a tiny yard, never fear! It’s absolutely possible to grow trees in small yard spaces without running into space issues, here are
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Grow Delicious Peaches!
I love growing peaches, and so does my family! All of my family members know how much of a sucker I am for a juicy peach in the middle of Summer! I’ve always made it a point to buy peaches from my local farmers, and they rarely disappoint! This year, I decided to
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The Lazy Girl’s Guide to Growing Lemons Indoors
Imagine! Having a freshly sliced lemon wedge whenever your heart desires! How awesome would it be to always have lemon water around your house? I’ll show you how easy it is to grow a lemon tree-indoors! ** It is recommended that you purchase a dwarf lemon tree. The Improved Meyer Lemon variety tends to do
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How to Grow a Bonsai Tree
Bonsai trees were created by the Chinese almost two thousand years ago when they intentionally “shrunk” a full-sized tree by methodically trimming it’s branches and roots. The Bonsai tree is said to be a very powerful meditation tool, as it is commonly worshipped, and is thought to bring peace and calming to areas of the
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10 Spring Gardening Chores You CAN’T Forget
No one likes gardening chores! But come spring, a few gardening chores here and there are to be expected. If you are getting ready to sow your seeds, you HAVE to do these spring gardening chores! Put a layer of hay on the garden, it’ll smother the weeds and greatly reduces watering.
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8 Hacks for Growing Indoor Fruit Trees
Growing indoor fruit trees is super easy, and super rewarding! All you need is this care guide, and your favorite few indoor fruit trees! Let’s begin! 1. Nectarines A genetically dwarfed version of a nectarine tree can grow up to 30 inches when grown in a well lit area like a greenhouse. When growing
