To the novice gardener, attracting bugs to your garden seems like anything but a worthwhile goal. However, there are certain types of beneficial insects that are essential to your garden’s…
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Using Cover Crops in Your Garden for Fall and Winter
Unlock the secrets of fall and winter cover crops! Dive into our comprehensive guide to rejuvenate your garden, enrich your soil, and protect against erosion. Discover the best crops for your needs and learn expert tips on planting and management.
How to Grow Pumpkins at Home: Tips for planting, when to harvest, and more!
Pumpkins are tasty, decorative, good for you, and fairly easy to grow in your fall vegetable garden. This guide has everything you need for growing your own delicious pumpkins, whether…
Fall Mums: Growth and Care Tips to Make their Blooms Last
If you are reading this article, then it’s likely you already have an appreciation for mums. I mean, what gardener doesn’t? They add such a beautiful autumnal pop of color…
21 Fall Garden Vegetables to Plant for a Fall Harvest
We all love the long days, sunshine, endless flower bouquets, and of course delicious tomatoes of summertime. But I love a fall vegetable garden and getting outside in the cool…
How to Start a Cut Flower Garden
Do you love fresh bouquets on your counter all season long? Start a cut flower garden! We’ve got all the helpful tips to get you started.
22 Tips for Gardening on a Budget
Let’s discuss something that is certainly top of mind these days- saving money! Though sometimes thought of a way to save money on groceries, gardening can be an expensive hobby….
Fall Garden Cleanup Checklist: 15 Easy Tasks
The weather is cooler and it is the perfect time to be out in the garden! You may be growing some fall vegetables, flowers, or colorful perennials for fall, but…
How to Plant Spring Bulbs this Fall
We do it every spring… we admire gorgeous spring bulb gardens, saying “Next spring I’m going to have a garden like that!” Well, this is the year things change, because…
Free Plants: Plant Propagation for Beginners
There are ways to get free plants for your garden, and I don’t mean bribing the checker at the home improvement store. Nope, these are more satisfying anyway! The way…
Garden Shed Organization Ideas That Are Easy & Awesome
There is never a bad time to get going on garden shed organization. I mean really, it sets you up to enjoy time in your yard and garden this year,…
Modernize Your Garden – How to Grow Bamboo
Bamboo is a great choice for specimen planting or for screening, and it can be easy to grow if you know how to manage it. It fits in with most…
Easy Steps To Square Foot Gardening Success
Square foot gardening is most often used for growing veggies, herbs and greens in a small space. It’s a simple concept that cuts down on gardening chores, saves money, water…