20 Frugal Ways to Keep Your House Warm It’s a very nice tradition to present gifts to owners of a new home – a “housewarming,” but did you know that you can extend this custom anytime you significantly make a change to your home? Yes, you can, so, take the …
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10 Steps to Planting Your Square Foot Garden
10 Steps to Planting Your Square Foot Garden Maybe you are an avid gardener, looking to increase yield despite your limited gardening space. Or maybe you self-identify as gardening challenged and square foot gardening has piqued your interest because it sounds less overwhelming than traditional gardening. Either way, square foot …
Read More »How to Grow Pineberries
How to Grow Pineberries: Strawberries That Taste Like Pineapple Growing pineapples might pose a challenge for most gardeners who don’t live in a subtropical region, so learning how to grow pineberries is a fantastic substitute. Pineberries are strawberries that taste like pineapples, but they’re not – sneaky. Pineberries aren’t a …
Read More »Laundry Basket Turned Strawberry Planter
DIY: Laundry Basket Turned Strawberry Planter Gardening is becoming increasingly popular, especially as grocery prices continue to increase. Why pay a store to give you food that you can grow yourself? The only problem is that gardening is not the easiest of work for some people, especially if they live …
Read More »8 Fruits & Vegetables You Can Grow in Hanging Baskets
8 Fruits & Vegetables You Can Grow in Hanging Baskets Vertical gardening has seen a rise in popularity over the past few years as urban gardeners with small yards make the most of porches, walls, fences and trellises in their efforts to grow their own fruits and vegetables. Even people …
Read More »5 Way To Keep Ticks Out of Your Garden
5 Way To Keep Ticks Out of Your Garden Ticks may appear small and nonthreatening, but the array of potential consequences if they bite you are extensive and serious. In certain specific geographic U.S. locations, nearly half of the tick population is infected with disease. You’ve probably heard of Lyme …
Read More »How To Grow Tomatoes And Potatoes On The Same Plant
How To Grow Tomatoes And Potatoes On The Same Plant Tomato plants and potato plants are both members of the Solanaceae, or nightshade, family and can be grafted together to form what is cleverly referred to as a “pomato” plant or “ketchup and fries.” The effect is cherry tomatoes growing …
Read More »13 Trees You Should Never Plant In Your Yard
13 Trees You Should Never Plant In Your Yard For most people, the end of summer and approach of autumn means cooler temperatures, harvest time for crops, and of course, the vibrant colors of changing leaves. For those looking to grow trees or shrubs, however, the approaching fall means it …
Read More »10 Must-Do Garden Chores in August
10 Must-Do Garden Chores in August As the summer heat continues in August, your garden needs special attention to stay healthy and productive. This is a critical month for maintaining and preparing your garden for the changing seasons. Here are ten essential garden chores to tackle in August to ensure …
Read More »Growing Peonies in Pots
Growing Peonies in Pots Peonies, known for their lush and extravagant blooms, are a favorite among garden enthusiasts. While traditionally grown in gardens, cultivating peonies in pots offers a unique and flexible way to enjoy these stunning flowers. This article will guide you through the process of growing peonies in …
Read More »How To Make A Vertical Veggie Garden In A 55 Gal Drum
How To Make A Vertical Veggie Garden In A 55 Gal Drum Garden barrels or garden towers are gorgeous but they also save space and water but also people without a large garden can plant vegetables, herbs or any other plants. You can plant several plants in a 4 square …
Read More »Backyard Herb: How To Harvest Dandelions And Use Them
Backyard Herb: How To Harvest Dandelions And Use Them Most Americans think of dandelions as weeds when, in fact, they are a superfood growing in your own backyard. Every part of the plant can be used somehow, but the roots and leaves are most commonly harvested as herbs. Dandelion contains various …
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