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12 Stepping Stone & Garden Path Ideas

Published on October 5, 2021 â™› By Melissa J. Will

Stepping stone garden path through garden.

Ready to explore garden path and stepping stone ideas for your yard? These photos come from home gardens with walkways made from stone, brick, hypertufa, and concrete pavers. If you would like more … [Read more...]

Garden Easels: 7 Picture Perfect Garden Art Ideas

Published on August 4, 2021Last updated October 3, 2021 â™› By Melissa J. Will

Garden art easels.

Elevate your garden’s artistic flair with a garden easel. Topped with a picture frame, plants and flowers become living works of art in your outdoor space. If you're feeling crafty, this tutorial … [Read more...]

10 Surprisingly Good Dollar Store Finds for Gardeners

Published on July 18, 2021Last updated October 3, 2021 â™› By Melissa J. Will

Garden supplies purchased at a dollar store including seed packets and a bird bath liner.

Is there anything worth buying for the garden at the dollar store? We scoured the isles to look for items that are useful and long-lasting—not single-use or disposable—and discovered some good … [Read more...]

The Only Summer Garden Checklist You’ll Ever Need

Published on July 7, 2021 â™› By Melissa J. Will

Lavender growing in the summer garden.

Throw out that huge list of summer garden chores and savor the season! This is my essential summer garden checklist and perhaps yours too? The regular to-do list is full of mundane things like … [Read more...]

24 Practical Garden Hacks for Thrifty Gardeners

Published on July 6, 2021Last updated October 3, 2021 â™› By Melissa J. Will

Keychain used to organize plant tags.

Sometimes the solution to your garden problem is right in your kitchen drawer! Check out these simple yet effective solutions to common garden problems. They're good for the earth and save money. … [Read more...]

Ruth Stout ~ the Brilliant Naked Gardener

Published on July 4, 2021Last updated October 3, 2021 â™› By Melissa J. Will

Ruth Stout in the garden.

Ruth Stout (1884-1980) was a freethinking, practical gardener and author, who inspired many new gardeners to find best practices that defy conventional garden advice. Her vegetable garden methods are … [Read more...]

22 Creative Planters: Wagons, Whiskey Barrels & Wheels

Published on June 26, 2021Last updated October 3, 2021 â™› By Melissa J. Will

Antique wheelbarrow used as a garden planter.

These creative ideas for planting wagons, carts, wheelbarrows, bikes, and whiskey barrels come from home gardens. Come explore the gallery and grab ideas for your garden. For garden structure … [Read more...]

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