So, you’re ready to start growing plants from seed indoors for your outdoor garden, but how do you know what seeds to get? Which ones are best for your garden? Which seed sellers can you trust? These … [Read more...]
Spring
How to Make a Floating Pond Planter
Homemade floating pond planters or mini islands are a lovely way to add seasonal pops of colorful flowers to your garden pond. You can also use them to sail garden art or candles on a summer evening. … [Read more...]
How to Remove Weeds Between Bricks (Without Herbicides)
If your brick patio or path has weeds in the gaps, these practical tips will help revive the space and stop regrowth with resorting to herbicides. We also have creative ideas for stepping stones … [Read more...]
How to Add Fish to a Backyard Garden Pond
Ready to add pond fish to your backyard garden pond? To ensure the fish and pond stay healthy, there are a few things to know first. I’ll walk you through the preparation checklist, and then show you … [Read more...]
How to Grow Plants from Seeds & Cuttings
Want to grow more plants without the expense of buying new ones? Starting plants from seeds and cuttings is a simple and frugal way to expand your garden without busting your budget. The how-tos … [Read more...]
10 Best Vegetables for Drought Soils
Drought soil conditions can be very challenging for vegetable growing. This list from High-Value Veggies shows which edible crops do best in drought conditions as well as things you can do … [Read more...]
10 Best Vegetables for Sandy Soils
Sandy soil is not always easy for gardening but there several vegetables that not only tolerate sandy soil conditions but actually thrive in them. Come see which ones you can grow. If you’re … [Read more...]