Gardening Tips & Information
There are many types of gardens, vast numbers of plants, and an unrelenting list of gardening terms that may be unfamiliar to the average person. With so much garden design info out there, how on earth does one begin to weed it all out? Well, for starters you can begin your search here. We provide gardening tips and information that is easy to understand. From various types of gardens to explanations about gardening terms and how tos, you are certain to find what you’re looking for. If not, let us know and we’ll be happy to add it.
Gardening Tips & Information
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Why Is Biodiversity Important For Gardeners?
Why practice biodiversity in your garden? Learn why it’s important and how to encourage a healthy ecosystem at home.
By Amy Grant
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Shou Sugi Ban Raised Beds – Burning Wood For Rot Resistance
Have you heard of Shou Sugi Ban raised garden beds? This method of charring wood preserves it organically, seals it and makes it strong and long-lasting.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Spring Garden Checklist - Must-Do Garden Tasks For Spring
Spring is a busy time in the garden. But what should you do first? Here are the top tasks for your spring garden checklist.
By Amy Grant
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How To Be Sustainable On A Budget In Your Own Backyard
Learn how to be sustainable on a budget when it comes to your garden projects. There are lots of inexpensive ways to establish green habits.
By Amy Grant
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3 Clever Ways To Use Up Yard Trimmings And Clippings – For a Zero-Waste Garden
If your compost bin is bursting at the seams, then it’s time to get smart about using up garden waste. Rather than send it to landfill, these sustainable ideas will nurture plants, support biodiversity, and save you money.
By Melanie Griffiths
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Best Ways To Use Baking Soda For Plants & How NOT To Use It
Maybe your grandparents used kitchen baking soda in their gardens but you may want to consider other ways to combat fungus that won’t cause salt buildup in the soil.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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5 Beginner Gardening Mistakes All First-Time Gardeners Make
Our experts made all the beginner gardening mistakes so you don't have to. Here are their top 5.
By Amy Grant
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How To Make Natural Fungicide That Won’t Hurt Plants
Stirring up a batch of homemade natural fungicide can go a long way in treating various garden problems and is more environmentally friendly than other options.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Best Native Plants For Winter Interest In The Garden
Native plants for winter interest are pretty and will keep birds and wildlife happy in the cold months.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Are Plants Sentient? An Investigation Of Plant Intelligence
The question of whether plants are sentient or conscious is still not fully answered, but plant lovers might have their own opinions.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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5 Health-Boosting Gardening Habits You Need To Adopt
Make these simple changes to your gardening routine to improve your health, wellbeing, and overall quality of life.
By Melanie Griffiths
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Real Life Sci-Fi Plants That Look Like They’re From A Movie
Grow some amazing sci-fi plants that look like they’re from another planet for some alien interest in the garden.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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5 Tips To Spruce Up Your Shed Before Spring – According To A Garden Buildings Expert
Awaken your shed from hibernation and get it ready for the onset of spring. These expert tips will help to restore your building and its surroundings to pristine condition.
By Melanie Griffiths
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7 Joyful Garden Projects To Banish Winter Blues
Don’t let the cold weather stop you from getting outdoors. The garden in winter is full of hidden delights, and even just a few minutes spent nurturing its potential will lift your spirits.
By Melanie Griffiths
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Winter Pruning Mistakes: 6 Seasonal Snipping Blunders To Avoid
Ever fallen foul of winter pruning mistakes? Learn from these seasonal mishaps and snipping fails to boost the health and longevity of trees, shrubs, crops and ornamentals
By Janey Goulding
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Garden Design Trends – Experts Predict These 10 Themes Will Inspire Your Designs In 2024
Discover beautiful and practical design trends destined to make it into your garden this year – from multi-tasking edibles to schemes that embrace your inner dark side.
By Melanie Griffiths
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10 DIY Seed Starter Pot Ideas – Repurpose, Reuse, and Recycle Household Items
Never buy seed starter pots again! Discover eco-friendly ways to make your own using old paper, packaging, and even fruit rinds and eggshells
By Melanie Griffiths