Tag: Gardening

Posted on 10/14/2024

Baby spinach: Growing your own leafy greens at home

Of all the leafy greens you can grow in your home garden,...

Baby Spinach

Gardening

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Posted on 06/17/2024

Planting on a Slope: Prevent Erosion With These Gardening Tips

Planting anything on an incline might seem like more trouble than it's worth. However, if your yard has any slopes, you could be at risk for soil erosion and landslides. The best way to avoid them is to plant trees, shrubs or other plants on the slope to strengthen the ground. Here are some tips for gardening on...

Erosion

Gardening

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Posted on 04/01/2024

The best annuals for beginner gardeners

When it comes to flowering plants, gardeners have the...

Annuals

Beginner Friendly

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Posted on 12/25/2023

What to know before you build a greenhouse

If you want to build a greenhouse at home, there are many...

Diy

Flowers

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Posted on 12/18/2023

3 Plants for shade garden color

If your yard or garden space doesn’t get much sun during...

Colorful Plants

Gardening

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Posted on 12/05/2022

Neighborhoods: How to create a beautiful community garden together

Community gardening offers a slew of benefits such as creating green space, growing fresh food and maintaining native species, to name a few. They also bring communities together and help build strong relationships with your neighbors, all while helping to keep your neighborhood looking fantastic. But how do you get started beautifying the neighborhood with a community garden?...

Community Gardening

Community Gardens

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Posted on 08/15/2022

DIY Guide: Self-Watering Bottle Planter

If you’ve ever gone on vacation and worried about your houseplants not getting watered, a self-watering planter is a smart option. Unfortunately, many of these planters available to buy are expensive and hard to find. Luckily there are ways to make your own while recycling old items at the same time. Here are some tips for making your...

Bottle

Crafts

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Posted on 01/10/2022

3 DIY Solutions for a Patio Garden

Having a small outdoor space doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the benefits of nature. Even for small porches and patios there are some clever garden solutions that will let you grow and care for the plants you love. The best part is that many of these same solutions can be DIY with the right tools and know-how. Here...

DIY

Gardening

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Posted on 10/11/2021

Eggshells, Coffee and Bananas: How to Feed Your Garden With Your Food Waste

Composting is well known among garden enthusiasts for providing a sustainable and rich fertilizer for plants. However, if you don’t have the time or space for a compost heap, there are still some types of food waste you can use to fertilize your garden. Hang on to these food scraps rather than throw them away and you’ll have...

Fertilizers

Food

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Posted on 11/23/2020

Incorporate a Garden Arbor or Trellis

Photo by Colin Maynard on Unsplash Homeowners love the idea of creating a personal sanctuary in their outdoor living space, but many aren't quite sure of how to proceed when it comes to making the most of their yard and garden area. One of the most common issues faced by homeowners is that they don't really know how...

Outdoor Garden

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Posted on 05/11/2020

Native Gardening: Why the Trend Is Flourishing

Photo by Larisa Koshkina via PixabayRestoring native habitat to our surroundings is like pressing the "refresh" button on biodiversity. Homeowners who embrace native gardening are making big contributions to healthy landscapes, which is great for maintaining the native ecosystems. Making a Difference—Beautifully Native plants are the greenery that would grow in certain areas with or without human intervention....

Gardening

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Posted on 01/12/2020

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

Organization

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