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How to Get Started with Straw Bale Gardening

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

Straw bale gardening advocates say it is an excellent solution for many gardeners around the world providing an economical, flood-resistant way to grow veggies and other annuals right where you want … [Read more...]

DIY Portable Garden Tool Storage Shed on Wheels (Free Plans)

Published on April 15, 2019Last updated November 18, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Keep your garden tools organized with this DIY wheeled tool shed. Quick to build and easy to customize, it’s ideal for a shed, garage, or covered patio. For more DIY projects, be sure to … [Read more...]

50 Plants for Clay Soil (Flowers, Shrubs, and Trees)

Published on March 29, 2019Last updated November 18, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

It is not easy to grow in dense soil but this list of plants for clay soil will give you a fighting chance. There are flowering perennials, shrubs, climbers, and trees that all enjoy or … [Read more...]

Plant Ideas for Beautiful Patio Containers

Published on March 12, 2019Last updated October 7, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Want to know the secret to beautiful garden containers? These plant lists tell you exactly which plants you need to create these eye-catching planters. Want container recipes for window boxes? See … [Read more...]

10 Delightful Plants for Early Spring Flowers

Published on March 8, 2019Last updated November 18, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Looking for early spring flowers? These favorites bloom early, often before the snow is gone. For a printable list, also see Perennial Flower Bloom Times for Every Season. Garden … [Read more...]

How to Find Your Plant Hardiness Zone (& What It Means)

Published on October 8, 2018Last updated October 9, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Garden zones or plant hardiness zones are often mentioned in gardening. Do you know yours and what it means? Here’s how it helps—and why it doesn’t tell the full story. If you are in Canada, you … [Read more...]

5 Basic Ways to Multiply Your Plants

Published on September 24, 2018Last updated November 18, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Learn five basic plant propagation methods to grow new plants from seeds or cuttings. Multiply your favorites and expand your garden at little cost. If you would like tutorials on propagating … [Read more...]