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Don’t Buy Plants from A Nursery Again!

December 28, 2017 by Jenny Leave a Comment

Buy Plants Cheap, Buy Plants Online, Gardening, Garden Ideas, Gardening Ideas, Gardening Tips, Gardening Tricks

  Looking for somewhere to buy plants cheap? Buy plants online instead! It should be mentioned that I’m not telling you to stay far away from your local nurseries…in fact that couldn’t be further from the truth! Instead, I’m telling you never to purchase your plants from a big box store (like Home Depot or […]

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Plant Guide: Licorice

December 26, 2017 by Jenny Leave a Comment

Plant Guide: Licorice| How to Grow Licorice, Growing Licorice Plants, Plant Gardening, Plant Hacks, Gardening 101, Gardening Tips and Tricks, Plant Guides #Licorice #Plants

    How to Get Started: I recommend growing this plant in a large, tall pot. Make sure that the soil doesn’t get too damp..or the Licorice roots will likely rot. This plant doesn’t need much fertilization, and it’s actually recommended that you don’t fertilize. If you live in a hot area, you may find […]

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Plant Guide: Bergamot

December 7, 2017 by Jenny Leave a Comment

Plant Guide: Bergamot| Growing Bergamot, How to Grow Bergamot, Plant Care Tips and Tricks, Gardening, Gardening Hacks, Gardening Tips and Tricks, Perennial Gardening, Perennial Plant Care, Popular Pin #Gardening #Bergamot #Perennials

  Must Knows: Bergamot, while beautiful is known to become rather aggressive. Make sure you plant your flowers in a thought-out area where it won’t outgrow any other plants. This plant should be planted in an area of full sun, and out of the shade. Plants that are grown in the shade are generally less […]

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How to Keep Your Gardening Tools In Great Shape

November 16, 2017 by Jenny Leave a Comment

How to Keep Your Gardening Tools In Great Shape| Gardening Tools, Gardening Tips and Tricks, Gardening, Gardening Tips and Tricks, Gardening Hacks. #GardeningTips #GardeningTools #GardeningHacks

  Winter is officially setting in, and my garden tools are headed back to the safety of their covered shed! Before I put them away for the season (and before I bring them out again in the Spring) I like to give my garden tools a little TLC. It helps prevent rust, and the spread […]

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Green Thumb Vs. Winter Blues

November 2, 2017 by Jenny Leave a Comment

Green Thumb Vs. Winter Blues| Winter Gardening, Winter Gardening Tips, Gardening, Gardening Projects, Gardening Hacks, Winter Projects, Projects for Winter. #WinterProjects #Gardening #WinterGardeningProjects

    Is your green thumb feeling itchy now that we are OFFICIALLY out of outdoor growth season? Well, mine definitely is! For those of you looking to scratch that “green thumb itch” here are a few of my favorite indoor gardening projects that will conquer the winter blues; once and for all! Brighten up […]

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How to Use Hydrogen Peroxide In The Garden

August 10, 2017 by Jenny Leave a Comment

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  I’ve been using Hydrogen Peroxide in the garden and through my home for the last few years. It’s an all natrual cleaner, and one that is safe for both pets and humans!  Hydrogen peroxide is super helpful (and versatile!) because of it’s extra oxygen atom. Use it to release oxygen (and to supplement your […]

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Pretty Flowers for a Fall Flower Garden

August 3, 2017 by Jenny Leave a Comment

Pretty Flowers for a Fall Flower Garden| Fall Gardening, Fall Gardening Tips and Tricks, Flowers for Fall, Pretty Flowers, Flowers That Tolerate Cooler Weather, Popular Pin

  I’m lucky enough to have a cut flower garden on the side of my house. It’s definitely my favorite area of my yard, and I love to experiment with different varieties as the seasons change. It’s getting cooler up here in Utah, and fall will be here before I know it. If you have […]

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Gorgeous Pathway Plant Ideas

August 3, 2017 by Jenny Leave a Comment

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  Finding tough plants that are tolerant to foot traffic can be really tough. Many of us want something hardy, without sacrificing pretty looks. Keep reading for my favorite plants to cover your pathways with! I love these pathway plant ideas! One of my favorite gardening blogs, Bless My Weeds (shoutout to Joy!) has a […]

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10 Garden Plants that Require Little Maintenance

August 1, 2017 by Jenny Leave a Comment

10 Garden Plants that Require Little Maintanence| Low Maintanence Gardening, Gardening Tips and Tricks, Gardening Hacks, Low Maintenance Plants, Low Maintainence Gardens, Gardening, Gardening 101, Gardening Tips and Tricks, Popular Gardening Pin

  Garden plants that require very little maintenance? Sign me up! You won’t have to constantly water, feed, or really do any sort of frequent care to keep these beauties up to par. Here are 10 of my favorite low maintenance garden plants! You’ll be surprised how little effort is required! 1. Quartz Rose Verbena […]

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12 Herbs and Vegetables that ACTUALLY Grow in Water

July 25, 2017 by Jenny Leave a Comment

12 Herbs and Veggies that ACTUALLY Grow in Water| Herbs and Vegetables, Herbs and Vegetable Garden, Vegetable Garden, Vegetable Gardening, Gardening Ideas, Gardening Tricks, Herb Garden, Herb Gardening

  Put away your soil! Because you won’t need much of it to start (or propagate) growing these herbs and vegetables. These grow in water instead! #1 Peppermint: While peppermint will eventually need to be moved to soil, you can propagate peppermint in water from leaf cuttings. 17 Apart has a great tutorial for beginner […]

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