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Growing Dahlias: 7 Must-Know Tips Before You Start

Published on July 19, 2020Last updated November 18, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Large pink dahlias blooming in the garden.

These top tips for growing dahlias provide an excellent overview for beginners to understand how to grow these beautiful flowering tubers and provide the care they need. When you're ready to plant … [Read more...]

25 Creative Ways to Reuse Christmas Trees

Published on December 2, 2019Last updated October 6, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Old Christmas tree ready for reuse.

If you want to upcycle or recycle your Christmas tree after the holidays, there are all sorts of crafts and decorations to make from the wood, branches, and twigs for your home and garden. For … [Read more...]

How to Winterize Your Fish Pond (6 Timely Tips)

Published on October 28, 2019Last updated November 8, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Goldfish and winter pond in garden.

Keep your garden pond fish and plants alive with these cold weather preparation and maintenance tips. We’ve covered the basics to protect everything through the winter months. Whether you are … [Read more...]

10 Winter Hibernation Tips for Gardeners

Published on October 22, 2019Last updated October 23, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Creative indoor activity ideas for winter hibernation including rooting plant cuttings.

For those of us who love gardening, there are two basic seasons: when we’re out there digging in the dirt and when we’re not. Winter may be inevitable but it doesn’t have to douse our gardening souls. … [Read more...]

10 Popular Perennials to Divide & Transplant in Fall

Published on October 16, 2019Last updated October 6, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Perennials that can be divided in fall including peonies.

Late summer and early fall is the time to plant, divide, and transplant many different perennials, shrubs, and trees including spring flowering perennials. Peonies are a good example of a plant that … [Read more...]

Create Seed Pod Bouquets for Winter Birds

Published on October 9, 2019Last updated November 18, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Seed pod bouquet created with a burlap ribbon.

Here’s a sweet way to dress up your garden for the winter: bundle up old flowering perennials with burlap ribbon and leave the seeds for the birds. You will nourish wildlife and, come spring, it’s … [Read more...]

20 Flower Bulbs to Plant in Fall for Spring & Summer Blooms

Published on September 27, 2019Last updated November 18, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Spring-flowering bulbs planted in fall.

This handy list of bulbs to plant in fall is organized by bloom times. Pick selections that flower in late winter, spring, and summer for continuous blooms. If you are new to this, see how to … [Read more...]

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