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38 Blue Garden Accent Ideas: Art, Decor, & Flowers

Published on June 10, 2022 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Blue-themed garden decor including plates, cushions, art, and doors.

A simple way to give a garden a lovely, unified look is to pick a color theme and repeat it throughout the space. The gardens shown here use blue accents to create focal points with decor, garden art, … [Read more...]

10 Unexpected Garden Tips to Save Time & Money

Published on June 8, 2022 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Unexpected garden tips like pinching flowers and using garden ladders.

Save both time and money in your garden by following these smart and simple tips. These suggestions will help you avoid regrets and create the garden you want. Also see 7 Cheap (But Smart) Tips to … [Read more...]

Dealing With Slugs & Snails Without Harming Your Garden

Published on May 31, 2022 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Slugs and snails eating hosta leaves in the garden.

Is there a way to stop slugs and snails from destroying plants without harming other animals or the environment? Letโ€™s look at the pros and cons of beer traps, slug bait, copper wire, sharp eggshells, … [Read more...]

10 Smart Tips Gardeners Wish They’d Known Sooner

Published on May 22, 2022 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Potted plants and garden supplies.

Seasoned gardeners have made these mistakes but you don't have to. Follow the tips to prevent future problems and make the most of your garden time and budget. If you are on a tight budget, also … [Read more...]

How To Scarify Seeds Before Sowing For Better Germination Rates

Published on May 6, 2022 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Various types of seeds and details on how to scarify them.

If seed packets suggest nicking, sanding, or soaking before sowing, thatโ€™s scarification. These methods can help improve germination in hard-coated seeds. Many seeds that need scarification also … [Read more...]

How to Remove Weeds with a Steam Machine (Video & Photos)

Published on February 28, 2022 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Dandelions growing between bricks on patio

If you have stubborn weeds growing between bricks on a patio or a stone pathway, a steam machine is an alternative solution to applying herbicides or spending countless hours trying to pry the weeds … [Read more...]

How to Naturalize Bulbs in Lawn For a Sea of Flowers

Published on January 30, 2022 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Blue flowering bulbs naturalized in a lawn.

Turn a plain grass lawn into a sea of beautiful spring flowers by planting bulbs that gradually naturalize and multiply year after year. Choose early-flowering varieties to provide much-needed pollen … [Read more...]

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