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How to Build a Staircase Plant Stand (Beginner Project)

Published on August 3, 2020Last updated October 5, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Wooden staircase stand used to hold potted plants.

This staircase plant stand is inexpensive, easy-to-build, provides a lot of vertical growing space, and works both in the home and garden. Made from ready-made stringers from a home improvement … [Read more...]

How to Deadhead Flowers & Make Way for More Blooms

Published on July 27, 2020Last updated October 5, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Using pruners to snip off an old flower head.

To "deadhead" means to remove old flower blooms. This helps tidy up plants we don't want to produce seeds and makes room for second blooms. Many of our favorite plants can bloom repeatedly including … [Read more...]

22 Ideas For Old Doors and Windows in the Garden

Published on July 21, 2020Last updated October 5, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Old doors and windows used as garden decor.

Hold the door! Save that window! There are countless creative uses for old doors and windows in the garden. Have a look at these ideas for turning them into arbors, art, and decor. Also see this … [Read more...]

How to Grow Clematis from Cuttings

Published on July 6, 2020Last updated October 5, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Preparing clematis cuttings for propagation.

These step-by-step instructions show how to take clematis cuttings to grow new vines. Itโ€™s a simple propagation method using softwood cuttings. This is part of the Complete Clematis Care … [Read more...]

When to Plant Dahlias in Spring

Published on June 30, 2020Last updated November 18, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Red dahlia flower and dahlia tubers.

Use these tips to know when and how to plant dahlias. You can start tubers indoors or outdoors and also grow them in pots or the ground. With the right timing, you will have beautiful flowers during … [Read more...]

How to Make a Fence Taller for Better Privacy

Published on June 28, 2020Last updated October 13, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Freestanding tall trellis acting as a privacy screen.

If you want to make a fence taller for privacy, these fence extension ideas will help. There are several ways to add height to an existing fence and block your neighbors from peering into your … [Read more...]

Creating Beautiful Fabrics with Natural Dyes from Plants

Published on June 22, 2020Last updated January 18, 2022 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Samples of plant-dyed fabrics.

Many of the plants we grow like lavender, nettles, goldenrod, and elderberries can be used as natural dyes for fabrics like cotton, linen plus wool and silk. Use this starter guide to begin creating … [Read more...]

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