Last updated on September 24th, 2019 at 12:32 am I live in Heber, Utah, and have my fair share of deer visitors. Year after year, the native deer eat my most precious plants. But not this year! This year, I’m planting plenty of deer-resistant bulbs. When the deer don’t eat, my garden looks […]
Useful Gardening Hints
How to Landscape Without Grass
Last updated on September 24th, 2019 at 12:34 am Have you been tempted to landscape without grass? Do you know what a xeriscape is? A xeriscape is a garden landscape that features absolutely no kind of grass. If you are trying to save water, or simply landscape with style, here’s how to design your […]
Plant Guide: Peonies
Last updated on May 3rd, 2018 at 05:02 pm How to Get Started: When planting your peonies, make sure that they’re in an area of well-drained soil. Make sure you give the peony a deep enough hole to grow in. It should be at least two feet deep, and two […]
6 Tips for Successful Cold Frame Gardening
How to Keep Your Gardening Tools In Great Shape
Last updated on September 23rd, 2019 at 09:13 pm 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 […]
6 Snow Removal Tips for Crazy Winter Storms
Last updated on November 15th, 2019 at 02:00 pm Here in good old Heber, Utah we woke up just the other day to our first snowfall! The air was brisk, and the sidewalks were icy; I couldn’t wait to dig out my snow shovel from the depths of my garden shed. After a […]
How to Get Rid of Voles
Last updated on September 24th, 2019 at 12:45 am Get rid of voles with my tips and tricks if you are dealing with these annoying and pesky buggers! Here are my pest control tips and tricks for garden voles. A few months ago, I took the Harry Potter patronus quiz, because, well, I […]
Green Thumb Vs. Winter Blues
Last updated on December 7th, 2019 at 06:45 pm 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 […]
Create A Winter Wildlife Food Buffet
Last updated on December 7th, 2019 at 06:46 pm Winter is quickly approaching, and it’s important that when the cold temperatures hit, we don’t forget about our bird friends! Many varieties of birds, squirrels, and other wildlife don’t hibernate come winter, so it’s crucial that we give them a tasty snack to get them […]
10 Cold Hardy Plants With A Winter WOW Factor
Last updated on December 7th, 2019 at 06:46 pm Cold hardy plants? Say what? Is your garden looking a little worse for the wear come January? Well, whose isn’t? It seems like it’s nearly impossible to make your garden look good in the middle of winter. At least, without killing all of your […]