Gardening Tips & Information
There are many types of gardens, vast numbers of plants, and an unrelenting list of gardening terms that may be unfamiliar to the average person. With so much garden design info out there, how on earth does one begin to weed it all out? Well, for starters you can begin your search here. We provide gardening tips and information that is easy to understand. From various types of gardens to explanations about gardening terms and how tos, you are certain to find what you’re looking for. If not, let us know and we’ll be happy to add it.
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8 Things I Learned About Gardening From an Amish Farmer – and Why They're Worth Trying in Your Own YardSome of this Amish farmer's gardening wisdom might sound old-fashioned, but his practical advice has plenty to teach modern gardeners.
By Tyler Schuster
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The Clever Way to Reuse Old Tomato Cages to Protect Your Plants From Freezing TemperaturesYour empty tomato cages can shelter tender shrubs from frost and snow all winter and help safeguard next summer's flowers.
By Tyler Schuster
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6 Gardening Jobs You Must Finish Before the First Hard Freeze – Or You’ll Regret it in SpringA hard freeze can do damage you won't see until spring, from cracked pots to rotten bulbs. These tasks can't wait for winter – and the window is closing fast, so hurry!
By Tyler Schuster
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Is Your Neighbor's Security Camera Filming Your Backyard? A Lawyer Explains What You Can DoA camera meant to protect one property can leave the people next door feeling exposed. Here's where security and privacy rights collide.
By Teo Spengler
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Protect Garden Plants With a Zip-Up Frost Jacket – it's the Quick and Easy Way to Winterize Your YardZipping tender shrubs into plant covers keeps them cozy over winter, and here's everything you need to know to choose the right one for your zone.
By Emma Kendell
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7 Household Trash Items You Should Save in Fall to Protect Plants From FrostBefore the recycling goes out, pull a few things aside. Cardboard boxes, old sheets, milk jugs, and more can carry plants through a light frost for free.
By Tyler Schuster
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These 7 Fall Cleanup Mistakes Could Ruin Next Year's Garden – Here's What to Do InsteadSome well-intentioned fall gardening chores can damage plants, weaken bulbs, harm wildlife, and rob you of next year's blooms. Here's how to avoid them.
By Teo Spengler
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Fallen Leaves Aren’t Just for Mulch – These 7 Clever Uses Save Money and Improve Your GardenA thick layer of leaves can damage your grass, but there's no need to bag them up. Put nature's autumn bounty to work elsewhere in the garden.
By Tyler Schuster
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'I Always Save Old Storage Bins to Use in My Garden' – 3 Clever Ways Plastic Totes Can Help You Cut Costs & Grow MoreHere's how you can use those extra plastic storage bins you have lying around as affordable alternatives to expensive gardening gadgets.
By Laura Walters
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Don’t Throw Away Your Old Towels! My Husband Is A Pro Gardener, And He Always Saves Them For The GardenDid you know you could turn old towels into nifty new garden helpers?
By Kayleigh Dray
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Watch Your Garden Drainage This Fall – A Lawyer Explains How These Common Mistakes Might Make You Liable for Your Neighbor’s Flooded YardSomething as small as a new garden path could spell disaster for your neighbor during a storm. Don't get caught out in the rain with these drainage mistakes!
By Teo Spengler
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Can You Take Seeds From Public Plants? The Legal Rules Gardeners Should Know Before Pocketing Seed PodsHarvesting seeds is an economical way to grow your garden, but is it illegal to collect seeds from public spaces?
By Teo Spengler
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The Wisdom of Wildflowers: Reflecting on Dolly Parton’s Timeless SongIn this Quote of the Week, we explore Dolly Parton’s iconic song "Wildflowers" and its moving lessons on grit, growth, and finding room to bloom.
By Liz Baessler
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'I Always Save Old Takeout Containers to Use in My Garden' – 4 Clever Ways to Recycle To-Go Boxes in Your GardenFollow these Dirt Cheap Gardening tips to turn old takeout containers into the most useful new tools in your landscape.
By Laura Walters
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6 Fast-Growing Cover Crops to Sow in September for Richer Soil by SpringDon't leave your garden beds bare this winter. These 6 easy cover crops fix nitrogen, suppress weeds, and build rich spring soil.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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By Melanie Griffiths
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Labor Day Deals for Lawn and Garden – I Found Great Deals so You Can Spend More Time in the Garden and Less Time OnlineDon't spend your whole Labor Day weekend looking for deals! I scoured the internet for you so you can enjoy your holiday weekend.
By Kathleen Walters