Winter is a season that's known for being dull and gray. Many colorful plants die or go into hibernation and trees lose their leaves, leaving behind just a brown or gray trunk and branches. Even the grass loses its color. I there any way to add some color to this colorless season? According to bhg.com, there are ways you can brighten up your garden with splashes of color to add cheer to the … [Read more...]
8 Steps for Germinating Seeds
If you're looking to start a garden, knowing how to germinate seeds is one of the most difficult but cost-saving parts of gardening. A single tomato plant can cost as much as a packet of tomato seeds! Here are the steps you need to follow to successfully grow plants from seed: Decide whether you want to plant inside or outside - most flowers and edibles can go straight outside if it's above 50 … [Read more...]
Steps to Growing Your Very Own Veggies
Do you just need some practical steps to getting your garden jumpstarted? If so, you've come to the right place. Here are some tips to getting you on your way to fresh veggies for the family: Start small until you get the hang of it. Plant in the right spot - look for sunshine, good soil, and moisture. Measure and plot out your plants. Use raised garden beds. Provide plenty of nutrients with … [Read more...]
Extend Your Garden's Growing Season With This DIY Project
If you live in an erratic or unforgiving climate for vegetables and flowers, growing a garden can be a difficult and discouraging task. What you may need is a cold frame. A cold frame is a kind of window you cover your garden beds with when it is, as the name implies. cold outside. This acts as a mini greenhouse by insulating the heat and moisture while still allowing through sunshine. What's even … [Read more...]
DIY Privacy Planter for Your Backyard
One great idea to get more plants in your yard as well as afford some more privacy from your neighbors is by using a privacy planter. A great Do-It-Yourself project for this summer, it looks great and is functional as well! The basic idea of it is a trellis and garden bed attached together. Planting vines or other vertical plants makes maximum use of the space and cover the holes of the trellis … [Read more...]
Planting a Raised Bed Garden
Using raised garden beds can reduce the hassle for you when you're out in the garden. Not only does it keep the soil right where you want it, but you don't have to bend over so far to plant! Here are some tips for properly planting an elevated garden: Dig out the hole for you plant with a garden trowel and sprinkle some fertilizer into the hole. Set the plant in its hole and backfill. Don't … [Read more...]
Top 13 Gardening Problems & Solutions
Do you have a question about gardening? We might have an answer. Check out the 13 Q&As below to find out everything you've been waiting to know about gardening! How do I plan a good garden? Go on garden tours! Study up on what you like and what you don't. Framing your garden with fences or hedges can be an important way to add order and allow the rest to overgrow. Can I have just one of … [Read more...]
Cheap and Easy Way to Start a Garden
Have you always wanted a garden but didn't know how to start it? This infographic has it all - supplies, steps for building it, steps to garden, what plants to use, and how to maintain it. Don't get overwhelmed, though - it's simpler than you imagined! Check out infographic below for details. The technique used here is called square foot gardening. As you might imagine, the garden is segmented … [Read more...]
Starting Your Garden
Ever wonder everything that goes into starting a garden? Let's cover the basics of gardening so you can jump in with both feet this summer. First, the basic elements for gardens are sunlight, water, and soil. Light is important in determining the location of your garden as well as what months you grow the vegetables you want to grow. Make sure the garden's facing south, as that affords it the … [Read more...]
Improve Your Health and Finances with Gardening!
Today, you hear constantly how Americans need to get more exercise. But what if you haven't found exercise that's interesting to you? What if you need to spend that time earning money? Gardening can be a useful way to meet all these aims. Not only is it a good source of exercise, it can also improve your mental health, save money, and protect the environment. Increasingly, research supports … [Read more...]
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