Tag: Gardening

Posted on 08/11/2024

Rain gardens: Design & benefits

When it comes to rain gardens, design matters for more...

Gardening

Landscaping

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Posted on 08/04/2024

Grow Plants Indoors With These DIY Mini-Greenhouse Ideas

Whether you're gardening in the winter or protecting delicate houseplants, indoor greenhouses are an excellent solution. You can find miniature greenhouses meant purely for utility and others meant to provide aesthetic appeal. If you build your own mini-greenhouse, it's up to you. Here are some ideas for simple mini-greenhouses to use indoors. Plastic Bin Greenhouse For a convenient,...

Diy

DIY

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Posted on 07/28/2024

Best Shade-Loving Outdoor Plants for Your Garden

If you have a shaded yard or garden, it might seem hopeless to grow bright and colorful flowers and plants. However, there are plenty of vibrant plants that thrive in partial to full shade. Here is a guide to some of the best shade-loving outdoor plants to consider for your garden: Hosta Hostas are a staple of shady...

Caladium

Coleus

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Posted on 06/23/2024

Gardening basics: Improving & building soil

Improving or “building” soil is essential for every...

Compost

Gardening

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Posted on 02/18/2024

Designing container gardens for beginners

If you’re low on outdoor space, creating container gardens...

Container Garden

Container Gardening

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Posted on 08/20/2023

Here's why you should build a greenhouse

If you want to get the most out of their gardening...

Diy

Gardening

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Posted on 02/12/2023

How to start a neighborhood garden

Community gardens can be a great way to increase urban...

Community Gardening

Gardening

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Posted on 07/31/2022

3 Things to consider before you build a greenhouse

If you want to build a greenhouse at home, there are many things to consider first. Everything from building materials, style and intended use is worth planning carefully before you start. Here are some of the main things to consider before you build a greenhouse: What you’re planning to grow A greenhouse gives you the chance to grow...

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DIY

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Posted on 04/03/2022

3 Common Container Garden Mistakes & How to Avoid Them

Creating a container garden is more than just beautiful design. In order for your container garden to thrive and look its absolute best you need to make sure the plants are happy and healthy. Here we’ll go over some of the most common mistakes and problems in container gardening and how to avoid them. Combining Plants With Incompatible...

Container Gardening

Flower Gardens

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Posted on 07/11/2021

Design a Functional Potting Bench

Photo by Neslihan Gunaydin on Unsplash If you're like most homeowners who enjoy cultivating an attractive yard and garden space and perhaps even providing some tasty treats for the family table, you probably appreciate tools and amenities designed to make your gardening chores easier and more enjoyable. Many home gardeners make do with whatever available surfaces that happen...

Gardening

Backyard Garden

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Posted on 07/04/2021

3 Ideas for Adding Planters to Your Patio

Container planting is an excellent way to enjoy gardening without a lot of outdoor space. You can grow flowers, greenery and even vegetables in planters on your porch or patio. While you can find a wide variety of traditional pots and planters at your local garden store, it’s not always clear how best to arrange them. Here we’ll...

Container Gardening

Porch

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Posted on 08/04/2019

How to Care for Your Gardening Tools

Having a garden is a big decision. It involves several tasks, care, commitment, and patience. Gardening means getting your hands dirty often. Thankfully, it’s always worth it because gardens develop into beautiful and useful plants all around the home. Gardening tools are the items used to keep your garden in top condition. They include sheers, lawn mowers, spades,...

Gardening

Cleaning

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