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How to Make a Clay Pot Lighthouse

Published on June 5, 2023 â™› By Melissa J. Will

Garden art lighthouses made from clay pots.

These clay pot lighthouses are an easy craft project to make with kids and can be completed in an afternoon. A solar lamp on top makes them glow at night—it’s very pretty! If you would like more … [Read more...]

DIY Mini Rooftop Flower Garden

Published on June 5, 2023 â™› By Melissa J. Will

Shoebag planter over top of mini greenhouse.

Want a mini rooftop flower garden? This DIY planter is made from a hanging shoe organizer. It's a smart way to add a splash of living color to patio walls, a doghouse, or the top of a shed. For … [Read more...]

How to Change Hydrangea Flowers From Pink to Blue (or Vice Versa)

Published on May 16, 2023 â™› By Melissa J. Will

Pink and blue hydrangea flowers.

Not all hydrangea flowers can change color, but, if you start with the right variety and expose it to the right conditions, it is possible to change some flower colors from pink to blue or blue to … [Read more...]

How to Grow & Care for Clematis Vines

Published on May 3, 2023 â™› By Melissa J. Will

White and red clematis flowers.

Use these clematis tips to grow beautiful, perennial flowering vines in your garden. Tips include planting, care, and propagation, along with answers to frequently asked questions. Find out what … [Read more...]

Tips for Choosing the Right Clematis Trellis

Published on April 28, 2023 â™› By Melissa J. Will

Purple clematis vine growing on trellis.

Love clematis vines? These tips will help you choose the best clematis trellis to give your flowering vine the support it needs, plus tips for proper placement for plant health and maximum growth and … [Read more...]

How to Prepare Seedlings for Transplanting Outdoors (Harden Off)

Published on April 27, 2023 â™› By Melissa J. Will

Assortment of seedlings ready for hardening off.

To ensure a successful transition of indoor seedlings and plants from your home or greenhouse to outdoor conditions, you need to gradually harden them off over a week or two around the time of your … [Read more...]

Best Soil Temperatures for Sowing Vegetable Seeds

Published on March 21, 2023 â™› By Melissa J. Will

Checking soil temperature for sowing vegetable seeds.

Did you know if you sow seeds at certain soil temperatures you will get the best germination rates? Every plant species has its own sweet spot, and the more we accommodate this, the better the … [Read more...]

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