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How to Grow a Sweet Pea Arch

Published on January 17, 2024 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Sweet pea arch in garden.

Make a sweet pea arch using these step-by-step DIY instructions. Use willow rods to create a beautiful, scented floral archway for your garden. This project is from the book, Gardening on a … [Read more...]

Handy Online Garden Tools & Resources

Published on January 16, 2024 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Empress of Dirt online garden tools and resources.

The Empress of Dirt website is packed with online garden tools and resources to make your garden life easier and more enjoyable. If you find this useful, be sure to sign up for the free creative … [Read more...]

Winter Sowing: Two Reliable Methods for Outdoor Seed Starting

Published on December 11, 2023 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Sowing seeds in winter in open and closed containers.

Learn two smart ways to sow seeds outdoors over winter for spring seedlings. These methods improve germination rates and work nicely for a variety of seed types. If you prefer to start seeds … [Read more...]

Holiday Cactus Handbook: Year-round Care Tips

Published on December 10, 2023 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Holiday Cactus Handbook book cover.

This ebook provides the top tips for growing, flowering, and propagating holiday cacti whether they are known as Christmas, Thanksgiving, or Easter bloomers. No worries if you have a Schlumbergera … [Read more...]

When to Use Rooting Hormone for Plant Propagation

Published on December 5, 2023 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Plant cuttings with rooting hormone.

Rooting hormone helps some plant cuttings grow new roots but it is not recommended for all plants. Find out whenโ€”or ifโ€”to use it when growing new plants from cuttings. 5 Essential Plant … [Read more...]

How to Get Delphiniums to Bloom Twice in One Season

Published on December 1, 2023 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Delphiniums and other flowers in the garden.

If you want a second set of blooms after your delphiniums have flowered, use this simple method to encourage additional blooms. For more delphinium growing tips, also see Delphiniums: Growing … [Read more...]

How to Create a Pollinator-Friendly Container Garden

Published on November 15, 2023Last updated September 3, 2024 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Creating a pollinator garden in a repurposed trashcan.

Create a pollinator garden in a container using a repurposed trashcan and native flowering plants. No matter the size or location, there are ways to beautify your space and support the local … [Read more...]

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