Around the middle of September every year, I like to head out to my flower beds to plant bulbs for Spring. A majority of bulbs need to experience a “hard freeze” before they are ready to bloom again in the Spring, so planting them in September is the perfect way to provide this. And not […]
Useful Gardening Hints
Fall Window Box Decorating Ideas Everyone Will Fall For
I love to decorate for Fall. All of the bright, colorful flowers and leaves make it easy to liven up any outdoor space. Around the beginning of September, I swap out the foliage in my window boxes for something a little more fall-friendly, instead. Here’s how to decorate a window box for Fall. My Favorite […]
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 […]
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 […]
DIY Gardening Projects To Do Over The Winter
I woke up this morning and was greeted by extremely chilly temperatures (it was 24 degrees this morning and it’s not even December yet!) and a lovely layer of frost covering my windshield. While I managed to get all of my garden projects done before the frost hit, I can’t help but be a little […]
22 Food Scraps That Magically Regrow
Stop throwing old food scraps away, because believe it or not, there are ways to regrow food from scraps! Here are 22 foods that magically regrow when placed in water. You’ll never have to buy celery, lettuce, or green onions again. 22 Food Scraps That Magically Regrow 1. Celery Cut off the bottom half of […]
10 Herbs that Grow Indoors all Year Long
Do you love to grow your own herbs? If so, you need to know this list of 10 herbs to grow indoors all year long! Peppermint. Just put fresh cuttings in water and give them enough light to grow and be healthy. Peppermint is great for cooking and medicinal purposes, so it’s a great addition […]
Regrow Food in Water From Scraps
All you need is a little food scraps and water to regrow food! I’ll show you! Regrow Food Regrow food from scraps? I used to think that there was NO way I could regrow food from scraps, but it’s actually surprisingly easy! Use my method to regrow food in your own kitchen! Take the bottom […]
8 Flowers for Fall Gardening
Do you love flower gardening? Brighten up your flower garden with these flowers for fall gardening! Fall gardening is easy with beautiful flowers like these. Perennial Sunflowers. This ‘Lemon Queen’ plant is absolutely gorgeous. It blooms in late summer and lasts through early fall, adding a fantastic flash of yellow to the flower garden. Asters. […]
How to Shelter Your Plants from Winter Storms
Winter sneaks up on us fast. Don’t let your plants suffer. Keep reading to learn about how to make a shelter for plants. It’s easy! Shelter For Plants Holy crap, when did it become September? I’m astounded, grateful, and amazed that I’ve made it to another Fall, and soon, another Winter! My garden, however isn’t […]