Last updated on January 10th, 2020 at 01:22 am Spring is in the air and my garden is definitely ready for it. Though we got a few inches of snow over the weekend, I’m confident (hopefully…) that it will melt soon and I can really start working in my garden. Until it melts, I’ll just have to […]
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Bulbs To Plant In Spring
Last updated on January 10th, 2020 at 01:10 am I love bulbs! They’re usually the first sign that spring is coming, and I look forward to seeing the tulip leaves poking out of my soil in mid-March. Though a majority of tulips are planted in August or September, you can plant a handful of bulbs […]
Gardener’s Almanac A Monthly Guide to Growing: March
Last updated on January 10th, 2020 at 01:10 am It’s here! It’s here! The sunshine is finally here! It’s still a bit chilly in my neck of the woods but we’ve gotten more sun this week than we did in all of February! And you know what plenty of sunshine means: the gardening season will […]
Spring Cleaning For Your Garden
Last updated on January 10th, 2020 at 01:10 am Though we still have snow on the ground here in Utah, I can feel the seasons starting to change in my bones. The air is definitely still frigid, but there’s now a slight warmness to the air. While I did my best to clean out my […]
Plant Guide: Cotton Candy Ornamental Grass
Last updated on February 18th, 2020 at 04:26 amAlso known as Muhly Grass, Cotton Candy Ornamental Grass is a terrific way to add tons of color and plenty of texture to a late Summer (or early Fall) garden. Not only is it super easy to grow, but this colorful grass also tolerates high levels of […]
Gardener’s Almanac: A Monthly Guide To Gardening (February)
Last updated on December 12th, 2019 at 01:53 am One of my favorite months of the year is here! Though it’s too cold in my neck of the woods to start sowing soil, there are a few gardening chores I like to get out of the way for Spring. But even though the soil might […]
Dig Into This: How Growing A Garden Can Extend Your Life
Last updated on December 12th, 2019 at 02:00 am I’ve spent pretty much my entire life gardening, with my hands in the soil. Gardening was a huge part of my Dad’s life, and I’m so grateful that he passed down his love of cultivation to me. Over the years, I’ve learned just about everything there […]
Professional Pruning Tips You Need To Know
Last updated on December 12th, 2019 at 02:02 am Back when I first started gardening I thought that the only plants that would need to be pruned were rosebushes! Boy, was I wrong! Just after my first year of gardening, I quickly learned that there are a lot of plants out there, bushes, vines, and […]
Do You Make A Gardening Wish List? I Do!
Last updated on December 12th, 2019 at 02:02 am I’m always looking for new ways to get what I want out of my garden, and over the last few years, I’ve learned that the best way to make your garden successful is by planning ahead all year long. I plan ahead by creating my […]
Simple and Straightforward Solutions for Small Backyards
Last updated on January 10th, 2020 at 01:11 amOne of my nieces just purchased her first house (I know, how can she possibly be old enough for that already?!) and she has asked for my help when it comes to planning and designing her outdoor spaces. I know all too well that the yard is […]