Shopping Tips
Many gardeners love browsing around nurseries or greenhouses. Others think shopping for garden supplies is a necessary, unavoidable task. Either way, arming yourself with a few shopping tips will simplify the process and help you navigate through rows and rows of plants, tools and garden supplies. Read the articles below for shopping ideas that make life easier while saving a few bucks in the process.
Shopping Tips
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Is It Safe To Order Garden Supplies: How To Safely Receive Plants In The Mail
Is it safe to order garden supplies online? While it’s wise to be concerned, especially during quarantines, the risk of contamination is low. Learn more here.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Seed And Plant Catalogs: Tips For Ordering Plants
Seed and plant catalogs are the harbinger of finer weather and fun times in the outdoors. Using mail order catalogs sometimes need translation. This article will help you decipher plant catalogs.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Black Friday Deals – Shopping For Offseason Gardening Bargains
With winter right around the corner, there’s not much left to do in the garden. It’s a little sad, but the good thing about this time of year is Black Friday for gardeners. Enjoy the end-of-season sales and stock up for next year while saving money. Learn more here.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Disease-Resistant Plants – What Are Certified Disease-Free Plants
“Certified disease-free plants.” We’ve heard the expression many times, but exactly what are certified disease-free plants, and what does it mean for the home gardener or backyard orchardist? Find out in the following article. Click here for more information.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Are Small Nurseries Better: Reasons To Shop At Your Local Garden Center
Bigger isn’t always better, especially when it comes to shopping for plants. And I should know. I’m sort of considered by many to be a bit of a plantaholic. Click on the following article to find out more about local vs. big garden center shopping.
By Nikki Tilley
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Garden Gift Basket Ideas – How To Make A Garden Gift
What better a gift for the garden lover than a gardening themed gift basket. Possibilities for creating this themed basket are endless and limited only by budget and imagination. To get some ideas on what to put in a gardening gift basket, click here.
By Amy Grant
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Masculine Flowers: Common Flowers That Guys Like
Flowers for men? Why not? Everybody loves receiving flowers, and men are no exception. If you’re wondering about choosing flowers that guys like, the following suggestions may help. Click on this article for more information.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Frugal Gardening Ideas: Learn How To Garden On A Budget
Whether you garden as a hobby or you're growing produce to feed your hungry family, learning how to garden on a budget can keep more hard earned green in your pocket. But gardening on a dime doesn't mean going without needed supplies. Learn more here.
By Laura Miller
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How To Ship Plants: Tips And Guidelines For Shipping Live Plants By Mail
Plant sharing is a big hobby. Shipping plants by mail requires careful packaging and preparation of the plant. Knowing how to ship plants and the best way to box them up will enrich both you and the receiver. This article will help.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Buying Plants Online – How To Know If An Online Nursery Is Reputable
After hours of eye strain, you finally order a bunch of plants for your garden. For weeks, you wait in excited anticipation, but when your plants finally arrive, they are much less than you expected. Click this article to learn more.
By Darcy Larum
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Edible Countertop Growing: Gifting Kits To Grow Food
Kits to grow food are great gift ideas for holidays, birthdays, new homes, or even yourself. They can be simple or high-tech. Learn more here.
By Susan Albert