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45 Ridiculously Simple & Helpful Eco-Beneficial Garden Tips

Published on April 5, 2022 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Birds, bees, butterflies, insects, and plants in the garden.

When you love nature, eco-friendly, beneficial garden choices matter. Gone are the harmful, quick fixes and instead we look at the big picture following tips and principles that benefit the … [Read more...]

24 Clever Garden Problem-Solvers Using Household Items

Published on July 6, 2021Last updated October 3, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Examples of smart ways to solve common garden problems.

Sometimes the solution to your garden problem is right in your kitchen drawer! Check out these simple, inexpensive effective problem-solvers. They're good for the earth and save money. You can … [Read more...]

7 Cheap (But Smart) Tips to Create Your Dream Garden

Published on June 15, 2021Last updated October 3, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Creating a dream garden on a budget.

These cheap (inexpensive) and smart garden ideas are for anyone starting an eco-friendly garden on a very low budget. It may take some patience and hard work but it's amazing what a thrifty but … [Read more...]

5 Smart Garden Uses for This Dollar Store Waste Basket

Published on May 22, 2021Last updated October 3, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Examples of ways to use mesh baskets in the garden including plant cloches, compost sifter, and hosta root protector.

Need to protect young seedlings from birds or stop voles from eating hosta roots? These dollar store mesh waste baskets can help. They have so many uses in the garden to protect plants and make garden … [Read more...]

Why Anecdotal Garden Tips Are So Unreliable

Published on May 1, 2021Last updated October 4, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Examples of anecdotal garden tips including using eggshells to grow tomatoes.

Gardeners share all sorts of anecdotal tips, convinced what worked for them will work for you. But why do so many of these tips seem to work for some and not for others? Let's look at some common … [Read more...]

How to Sew Grow Bags (Easy Pattern, Any Size)

Published on April 17, 2021Last updated October 11, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Homemade grow bag with flowers in a home garden.

Use these free instructions to sew your own fabric grow bags in any size (small, medium, large, and extra large) for your patio, balcony, or garden. Lightweight, inexpensive, and compact to store, … [Read more...]

10 Garden Mistakes that Waste Money

Published on March 30, 2021Last updated October 4, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Growing vegetables, annuals, and perennials in the garden.

Want to save money in the garden? These tips come from experienced gardeners sharing how keeping focused on the big picture can help you avoid wasting money on short-term distractions that keep you … [Read more...]

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