Nikki Tilley
Nikki Tilley is named after a shoe… but that’s another story. She’s often called the crazy plant lady because she enjoys talking to all her plants and garden critters (bugs too). After working and raising a blended family of five kids, she’s now happily semi-retired and blessed with nearly ten grandchildren that call her Nana Kiki. With more time for gardening and writing, she’s excited to see where the next chapter takes her.
As a bona fide plant hoarder and garden addict, Nikki has over a hundred houseplants and there’s no telling how many more are out in the garden – currently residing within eleven different beds. Her backyard garden is a certified wildlife habitat, so there’s plenty of critters hanging around too.
While much of Nikki’s life revolves around gardening and writing, she has plenty of other interests. One of these is history, and she once dreamed of being an archeologist. She loves being creative through drawing, crafting or upcycling.
Her motto is “dare to be different” and, as such, anything weird or unusual fascinates her. This can often be seen in many of her artistic creations, including the garden.
Latest articles by Nikki Tilley
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How To Keep A Bear Out Of The Garden
For those of you living in rural areas, chances are that you may on occasion have encountered a bear or two. Learning how to keep bears away is important. This article will help with that.
By Nikki Tilley
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Hardy Summersweet: How To Grow Clethra Alnifolia
Summersweet plant is an ornamental shrub with spikes of spicy-smelling white flowers. Summersweet is commonly used in the landscape on borders or near foundations. Get tips for growing this shrub here.
By Nikki Tilley
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Getting Rid Of Groundhogs - Groundhog Deterrents And Repellents
Groundhogs are known for their extensive burrowing. These animals may be cute and cuddly looking but when they wander into our gardens, they can quickly wreak havoc on plants and crops. Get help for that here.
By Nikki Tilley
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Flower Groupings: Plants For Mass Planting In The Garden
Mass planting is essentially a method of filling in garden or landscape areas with flower groupings of one or more kinds of plants. Get tips and mass planting ideas for flowers in this article.
By Nikki Tilley
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Foxtail Lily Flower: How To Care For Foxtail Lilies
Foxtail lilies make stunning attractions in the garden. Their tapered spikes of orange, yellow, pink, or white flowers add interest to mixed beds and borders. Read here for more on how to plant and care for foxtail lily.
By Nikki Tilley
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Amaryllis Bulbs Propagation: Separating Amaryllis Bulbs And Offsets
Amaryllis is a popular plant grown in many homes and gardens. Amaryllis can be easily propagated from seed but is most often accomplished by way of offsets or cottage of amaryllis bulblets. Learn more here.
By Nikki Tilley
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Harvesting Rutabaga And How To Store Rutabaga Grown In Garden
Rutabaga is harvested during fall and makes a great crop for winter storage. Preserving rutabagas requires proper harvesting and storing. Get tips for harvesting and storing rutabagas in this article.
By Nikki Tilley
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Black Flower Gardens: Information On How To Grow A Black Garden
Many people are intrigued with the Victorian black garden, and growing your own is not hard at all with careful planning beforehand. Use this article to help guide you during the planning process.
By Nikki Tilley
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Overwintering Grapes: How To Prepare Grapevines For Winter
Grapevine winter care involves the addition of some type of protective covering and proper pruning, especially in colder regions. Learning how to winterize grapevines isn't difficult. Find out more here.
By Nikki Tilley
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How To Protect Trees From Deer
Deer damage to trees is most often the result of males rubbing and scraping their antlers against the tree, causing significant damage. Learn how to protect your trees from deer damage in this article.
By Nikki Tilley
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What Is Scape Blasting - Learn About Daylily Bud Blast And Scape Blast Treatment
While daylilies are normally free of problems, many varieties are actually prone to scape blast. So exactly what is scape blasting? Learn more about daylily scape blast and what can be done about it here.
By Nikki Tilley
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Planting Coral Bells: Tips For Growing The Coral Bells Plant In Your Garden
If you're looking for stunning color in the garden, then why not consider planting the coral bells perennial. In addition to flower color, you will love the intense foliage colors available. Read here for more info.
By Nikki Tilley
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Building A Berm: How Do I Make A Berm
Berms are an easy way to add interest to the landscape and not as complicated as one might think. By following a few simple guidelines in this article, you can learn how to make a berm.
By Nikki Tilley
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Learn About Blanching Celery In The Garden
Simply put, celery is not the easiest crop to grow in the garden. When celery has bitter taste, chances are it hasn't been blanched. Blanching celery is often done to prevent bitter celery. Click here for more info.
By Nikki Tilley
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Canterbury Bells Plant: How To Grow Canterbury Bells
Canterbury bells plant is a popular plant in the garden. Growing Canterbury bells in your garden can add grace and elegance. Get more information on growing them in this article.
By Nikki Tilley
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Irrigation Systems For Xeriscape Environments
Unfortunately, much of the water dispersed through sprinklers and hoses evaporates before it ever reaches its intended source. This article will help with using more worthwhile irrigation systems.
By Nikki Tilley
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Integrating Vegetables And Herbs Into The Xeriscape Garden
Xeriscaping is the process of choosing plants that are compatible with the water conditions of a given area. Many herbs and veggies are suited for a xeriscape design. Learn about them here.
By Nikki Tilley
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Drought-Tolerant Gardening: The Cheaper Landscape Alternative
Do you want to protect your lawn and garden from the threat of drought? Then you should consider implementing drought-tolerant gardening practices. This article will help.
By Nikki Tilley
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The Layout Of Your Vegetable Garden
Traditionally, vegetable gardens have taken the form of plots of rows. While this layout was once considered popular; times have changed. Read here for vegetable garden layout tips beyond the traditional.
By Nikki Tilley
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Starting A Vegetable Garden
So, you've decided to grow a vegetable garden but aren't sure where to start? First, you must begin the planning stages. Read this article to learn more about how to start a vegetable garden.
By Nikki Tilley
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Recipes From The Vegetable Garden
Whether straight off the vine or included in your favorite recipe, nothing compares to the fresh, juicy flavors of garden-grown vegetables. This article has tips for vegetable garden recipes from harvest to table.
By Nikki Tilley
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Choosing The Size Of Your Vegetable Garden
How big a vegetable garden should be seems to be a common question among people who are considering taking on this task for the first time. This article will provide tips to help determine your vegetable garden size.
By Nikki Tilley