A good fence is important to any yard, privacy-wise. But the unfortunate reality is that it can be difficult to landscape along a fence! Fortunately, I have a few great ideas. Check out these awesome backyard landscaping ideas along fences to complete your space. Backyard Landscaping Ideas Along Fence: Low Maintenance Trees For a low […]
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Valuable Vegetable Gardening Ideas From A Master Gardener
I love to spend as much time in the vegetable garden as I possibly can. I affectionately refer to my garden as my happy place, and that’s because it is. I’m even a certified master gardener. If you love to garden like me, check out these great vegetable gardening ideas from a certified master gardener […]
5 DIY Gardening Ideas That Are Social Distancing Approved
Now that we are three weeks into this whole “social distancing” thing, I’m finding that I am getting INCREDIBLY bored! I can’t wait to get outside and start hanging out with those in my gardening club again. Fortunately, one of the best things about gardening is that you can do it alone or with a […]
Plant Guide: Onions
Last updated on September 24th, 2019 at 12:09 am Growing onions may just save you a fortune on your grocery bill! If you are an avid onion eater, this growing guide will help you begin propagating onions. Grow in containers, or in a garden bed. These vegetables do well in either! Learn everything you need […]
Dos and Donts of Direct Seed Sowing
Last updated on September 24th, 2019 at 12:20 am Are you planning on direct seed sowing this year? For the last few years, I’ve made it a point to direct sow as many seeds as I possibly can. Here are my tried and true “dos and dont’s” of direct seed sowing, seed starting, and […]
Plant Guide: Hosta
Last updated on September 24th, 2019 at 12:24 am How to Get Started: These plants are shade lovers, but that doesn’t mean that they don’t love a little sun! Plant in an area that gets afternoon shade. The darker your leaves are, the more sun it needs. These plants like rich, acidic […]
Plant Guide: Blanket Flower
Last updated on September 24th, 2019 at 12:26 am How to Get Started: These flowers prefer loose, sandy soils in an area of full sun. Soil should be well draining with an alkaline PH balance. Water plants regularly, until plants become established. Established plants are drought tolerant, and should only be watered a few […]
Plant Guide: Agave
Last updated on September 24th, 2019 at 12:27 am How to Get Started: Agave leaves have sharp points, so make sure this plant is in an area where no one will get hurt. For rapid growth, propagate your plant from a parent offset. This plant loves rocky or sandy soil, and actually thrives […]
How To Make Seed Paper For Planting
Last updated on November 19th, 2021 at 10:48 pmI remember making seed paper for the first time! I was in kindergarten and my grandmother recruited me to help with her gardening chores. That day, she was making seed paper. It was then that she gave me her magic seed paper recipe, and I’ve used nothing […]
Plant Guide: Trumpet Vine
Last updated on September 24th, 2019 at 12:28 am How to Get Started: Be warned that this vine can be considered invasive. You may end up with them all over your garden! This vine loves areas of full sun, and should be watered deeply after planting. During the summertime (and once established) Trumpet Vines […]