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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3 Clever Ways To Use Up Yard Trimmings And Clippings – For a Zero-Waste GardenIf your compost bin is bursting at the seams, then it’s time to get smart about using up garden waste. Rather than send it to landfill, these sustainable ideas will nurture plants, support biodiversity, and save you money.
By Melanie Griffiths
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Best Ways To Use Baking Soda For Plants & How NOT To Use ItMaybe your grandparents used kitchen baking soda in their gardens but you may want to consider other ways to combat fungus that won’t cause salt buildup in the soil.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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5 Beginner Gardening Mistakes All First-Time Gardeners MakeOur experts made all the beginner gardening mistakes so you don't have to. Here are their top 5.
By Amy Grant
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How To Make Natural Fungicide That Won’t Hurt PlantsStirring up a batch of homemade natural fungicide can go a long way in treating various garden problems and is more environmentally friendly than other options.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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15 Thrifty Ideas To Grow A Garden For (Almost) Free – With Tips From Industry ExpertsGardening can be an expensive hobby, but it doesn’t have to be. These money-saving tips from industry insiders will dramatically cut the costs – from getting plants for free, to a touch of DIY.
By Melanie Griffiths
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Best Native Plants For Winter Interest In The GardenNative plants for winter interest are pretty and will keep birds and wildlife happy in the cold months.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Are Plants Sentient? An Investigation Of Plant IntelligenceThe question of whether plants are sentient or conscious is still not fully answered, but plant lovers might have their own opinions.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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5 Health-Boosting Gardening Habits You Need To AdoptMake these simple changes to your gardening routine to improve your health, wellbeing, and overall quality of life.
By Melanie Griffiths
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5 Tips To Spruce Up Your Shed Before Spring – According To A Garden Buildings ExpertAwaken your shed from hibernation and get it ready for the onset of spring. These expert tips will help to restore your building and its surroundings to pristine condition.
By Melanie Griffiths
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7 Joyful Garden Projects To Banish Winter BluesDon’t let the cold weather stop you from getting outdoors. The garden in winter is full of hidden delights, and even just a few minutes spent nurturing its potential will lift your spirits.
By Melanie Griffiths
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Winter Pruning Mistakes: 6 Seasonal Snipping Blunders To AvoidEver fallen foul of winter pruning mistakes? Learn from these seasonal mishaps and snipping fails to boost the health and longevity of trees, shrubs, crops and ornamentals
By Janey Goulding
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Garden Design Trends – Experts Predict These 10 Themes Will Inspire Your Designs In 2024Discover beautiful and practical design trends destined to make it into your garden this year – from multi-tasking edibles to schemes that embrace your inner dark side.
By Melanie Griffiths
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10 DIY Seed Starter Pot Ideas – Repurpose, Reuse, and Recycle Household ItemsNever buy seed starter pots again! Discover eco-friendly ways to make your own using old paper, packaging, and even fruit rinds and eggshells
By Melanie Griffiths
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Climate Anxiety: What It Is & How To Combat It By GardeningClimate anxiety is normal these days. The best remedy may be to get outside, start a garden and connect with nature.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Check Before You Sow! – 3 Easy Seed Viability Tests Used By ExpertsGet your growing year off to the best possible start by making sure your seeds will germinate. These simple tests will work for flower and vegetable seeds
By Melanie Griffiths
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Plant Trends 2024 – Experts Reveal 12 Garden Plants You Need To Grow This YearDiscover the must-have plants set to make your garden more beautiful, sustainable, and a haven for wildlife.
By Melanie Griffiths
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Night Gardening: Why You Should Try Gardening After DarkPeaceful, fragrant, and fascinating, night gardening may be a welcome answer to daytime stress.
By Bonnie L. Grant

