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Why Epsom Salt is Not Good For Your Garden (or the Environment)

Published on May 5, 2026 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Collage with roses in a garden and a bag of Epsom salt.

Epsom salt (magnesium sulfate) is frequently recommended as a plant fertilizer but it's rarely lacking in home gardens and the excess harms waterways. This is part of a series on common garden … [Read more...]

12 Creative & Frugal Garden Art Project Tutorials

Published on April 28, 2026 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Homemade garden art including tipsy pots and a tool art animal.

Personalize your garden using clever, budget-friendly art projects. These easy tutorials show you how to repurpose household finds into unique outdoor decorations. For more, also … [Read more...]

Getting Started With Outdoor Herb Growing

Published on April 25, 2026 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Chives growing outdoors in garden.

Which herbs like full sun? Which herbs are annual? Or perennial? Can I grow them in containers? Get the answers to these beginner questions and more to get started with outdoor herb growing. If you … [Read more...]

How to Grow a Peach Tree From a Pit

Published on March 26, 2026 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Collage with peach fruit, pit, and young potted peach tree

Can you grow a peach tree from a store-bought pit? Yes! Learn the easy way to grow peaches, plums, and cherries with this stone fruit propagation guide. You may also enjoy How to Grow An Apple Tree … [Read more...]

How to Plant Asparagus Crowns

Published on March 23, 2026 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Asparagus crowns ready to be planted.

The quickest way to start a new asparagus patch is to plant young living roots known as crowns. In the right location, this perennial vegetable will provide ample yields for years to come. For more … [Read more...]

7 Enchanting Fairy & Miniature Garden Ideas

Published on March 17, 2026 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Close up of miniature garden with tiny chair and table with a jug of lemonade.

Create miniature gardens with these fun ideas using containers, small-scale plants, and charming accessories. The beginner-friendly tutorials will bring your small world to life. If you love frugal … [Read more...]

20 Fast-Growing Vegetables in 4-6 Weeks (Spring or Fall)

Published on March 16, 2026 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Examples of fast-growing cool-tolerant vegetables including carrots, radishes, and spinach.

Quick-growing vegetables for cool spring and fall gardens include leafy greens, carrots, beets, radishes, and peas. Many are ready from seed to harvest just four to six weeks. If you are new to … [Read more...]

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