As a gardener, there’s a good chance you spend way too much time thinking about your soil. But, it’s important! Good soil is what leads to strong, healthy plants. Soil…
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A Guide to Soil Testing: Unlock Your Garden’s Potential
Let’s talk about a super important garden chore… soil testing. I hate to call it a chore because it’s so much more than just a task that needs to be…
Starting Seeds Indoors: A Comprehensive Guide for Gardeners
It is easy and inexpensive to start (or expand) a garden by starting seeds indoors for spring planting. Here at TGG, we use several methods. Get a head start on…
When and How to Prune Hydrangeas
Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, mastering the art of hydrangea pruning can elevate your garden’s beauty. Understanding the intricacies of when and how to prune these…
A Guide to Winter Houseplant Care: Keep Indoor Plants Thriving Through the Season
As the winter season settles in, those of us with houseplants face the challenge of providing proper care for our indoor companions. The cold, dry air and reduced sunlight can…
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….
Perennial Flowers for Shade that Bloom all Season Long
If you have a shaded garden, you may feel like your options for colorful, flowering plants are limited. However, there are actually many beautiful perennial flowers that thrive in partial…
Cold Hardy Outdoor Tropical Plants for Your Garden!
Tropical plants are an amazing statement to add to any garden, offering exotic design sense and wonderful texture and color. Ok, we love ’em ’cause we can pretend to be…
Easy House Plants Anyone Can Grow!
House plants are just another way to garden. Indoor gardening has been popular for centuries, and I think it’s a basic human need to want to nurture nature, even inside…
How to Lay Sod in 6 Easy to Follow Steps
If you need to lay a new lawn, or repair or replace an old one, there is no faster way to get it established then laying sod. It’s not a…
Landscape Island Ideas & Garden Bed Design
Landscape island beds are a great solution for a garden that lacks a focal point, and an easy way to add color and texture to a large expanse of boring…
How to Grow Amazing Alliums
Alliums are one of the best and easiest bulbs to grow in the gardening world, but often overlooked. Gorgeous, show stopping blooms, easy “how to grow” requirements, and amazing architectural…
DIY Wasp Traps & Solutions for the Backyard
Summer is here in the garden, and with it a lot of great things, and a few that really can ruin a summer day. Among them, wasps. Nothing will haul…