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As the days get longer and the weather gets warmer most of us gardeners are itching to get outside and get our hands dirty. As spring approaches, our mailboxes are flooded with catalogs tempting us with beautiful pictures of every plant under the sun. Before we start giving into our cravings to order exotic flowers,… Click here to read more…
Once upon a time, there was an eight year old boy named William. William was a clever, curious child. One day he said to his father, “Dad, wouldn’t it be neat if there was a mobile app that could identify a tree simply by snapping a picture of its leaf?” Now most parents would agree… Click here to read more…
Many of us spend a great deal of time working in our gardens and perfecting our landscaping. We spend hours on end planting, trimming and watering. We take pride in our hard work. We literally reap the fruits (and flowers) of our labor. Waking up one morning to find that hungry deer have ravaged our… Click here to read more…
As a gardener it’s really, really important that you know what gardening zone you live in. Most plants are sold and advertised to be cold hardy to a certain zone. Or some plants can only tolerate so much heat. So if you are confused or wondering about what zone you are actually in, here are… Click here to read more…
If you’re anything like me you’re tickled pink every time you see a hummingbird. These delicate and beautiful creatures may seem elusive or rare, but I’m here to tell you how to attract hummingbirds to your yard and garden with ease. There are quite a few things you’ll want to consider when first learning how… Click here to read more…
Some homeowners use all of their energy to repel deer from their yard or garden because of the trouble they can sometimes cause. However, others wish to encourage deer to hang out in their yard for either viewing or hunting purposes. There are a variety of ways for you to accomplish having more deer on… Click here to read more…
Home-brewing is becoming a popular hobby for many enthusiasts. For most people, home brewing entails purchasing of dried hops. The truly savvy home brewers are learning how to grow hops at home. Humulus lupulus is the scientific name for this perennial twining plant. The serious hobbyist wants to brew from the ground up. Growing hops… Click here to read more…
Planting bamboo can be very advantageous for the average gardener. It has a unique look and is easy to maintain, making it a simple way to spruce up the backyard décor, construct a natural fence and much more. Bamboo is a grass, so its growth patterns will be similar to an average lawn; however, most… Click here to read more…
Don’t let the idea of vertical gardening intimidate you. Vertical gardening can be as simple as including hanging planters on your porch to more complex projects that make use of trellised growing systems. The idea is to grow up, not out, and thus conserve space on the ground while adding focal points of interest in… Click here to read more…
Gardening is a popular pastime for many people. Raising your own fresh produce saves money and is a fun hobby. Each year, there are new products and ideas when it comes to planting a garden. One of the latest trends in gardening is to build raised garden beds. There are many reasons a raised bed… Click here to read more…
Planting trees, grasses and plants according to the placement of the moon may be considered an old tradition or folklore for the methods of farmers. Planning to farm and plant according to the moon is derived from the idea that the moon provides and governs the soil’s moisture, thus increasing the chances for healthier, stronger… Click here to read more…
In most scenarios, we would do all we could to steer bees in the opposite direction. However if your goal is to grow a beautiful and productive vegetable garden, you’ll want to bring on the bees. Knowing how to attract bees is essential to the growth of a healthy and productive vegetable garden. Bees play… Click here to read more…
Herbs are the cornerstone of any delectable dish. The right herbs, complimenting the right meal, are often what make the difference between good cooks and great cooks. Knowing what herbs to use, and when, is half the battle; using the best herbs possible is the other half. While a lot of companies will advertise themselves… Click here to read more…
Nowadays, there is an app for everything; from games and quirky gizmos to useful tools like dictionaries and study tools. When is comes to gardening, you got it, there’s an app for that too. In fact, there are a whole host of interesting and useful gardening apps to have on your phone. Organic Gardening Planting… Click here to read more…
Are you ready for a raspberry patch? Are you considering creating a raspberry patch in your back yard? If so, you’re probably having visions of stepping out into the summer morning sunshine and grabbing a handful of fresh berries to stir into your breakfast cereal, picking buckets full of ripe berries to bake into scrumptious… Click here to read more…
For those who love the beauty and fragrance of roses but lack a green thumb, fear not! Armed with a few tools and a little knowledge, you learn how to plant roses like a pro. To plant your roses you will need… rose plants, a pair of gloves, compost or peat moss, bone meal, shovel, small… Click here to read more…
Growing pumpkins can be a rewarding experience, but only if you are educated in how to do it successfully. Here are 11 tips to make your pumpkin harvest a success. 1. Prepare your soil If you are anticipating growing in the spring, the soil can be prepared in the fall. Leaves and raw manure should… Click here to read more…
It’s that time of the year again, and if you’re a gardener looking to plant beautiful flowers, fruits, and vegetables, catching the latest gardening blogs is something you are sure to find enjoyable as well as beneficial. Why Read a Blog? These gardening blogs offer a world of information to those who choose to read… Click here to read more…
When we utter the word mulch it can mean a lot of different things. Some mulch is free, some mulches we make ourselves via composting and some mulches you have to pay for. Where can I get Free Mulch? For the most part the only mulch that you are likely to get free of charge… Click here to read more…
To many, gardening and back injuries go hand in hand. But that shouldn’t be the case. Gardening can be the most back friendly activity that you engage in, but you have to be smart about it. Gardening is not about killing yourself with hard work, heavy lifting or tugging and pulling. I’ve got back problems… Click here to read more…
