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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15 Thrifty Ideas To Grow A Garden For (Almost) Free – With Tips From Industry Experts
Gardening can be an expensive hobby, but it doesn’t have to be. These money-saving tips from industry insiders will dramatically cut the costs – from getting plants for free, to a touch of DIY.
By Melanie Griffiths
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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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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
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Climate Anxiety: What It Is & How To Combat It By Gardening
Climate anxiety is normal these days. The best remedy may be to get outside, start a garden and connect with nature.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Check Before You Sow! – 3 Easy Seed Viability Tests Used By Experts
Get your growing year off to the best possible start by making sure your seeds will germinate. These simple tests will work for flower and vegetable seeds
By Melanie Griffiths
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Plant Trends 2024 – Experts Reveal 12 Garden Plants You Need To Grow This Year
Discover the must-have plants set to make your garden more beautiful, sustainable, and a haven for wildlife.
By Melanie Griffiths
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Night Gardening: Why You Should Try Gardening After Dark
Peaceful, fragrant, and fascinating, night gardening may be a welcome answer to daytime stress.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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How To Build A DIY Hoop House In Your Own Backyard
Building your own DIY hoop house to protect delicate plants from the cold is easy, fairly inexpensive, and worth the effort.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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How Holiday Lights Impact Animals In The Wild
Christmas lights and animals aren’t a good mix. Light pollution impacts wildlife, so decorate accordingly.
By Amy Grant
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Outdoor Christmas Lights Ideas & Tips For A Winter Wonderland
This winter try some different holiday outdoor lighting ideas to bring cheer to the neighborhood.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Sustainable Gift Giving: How To Have A Zero Waste Holiday
This year consider some meaningful green ideas for sustainable gift giving on your special occasions.
By Bonnie L. Grant