Special Gardens
What are special gardens? These are gardens with something specific in mind. Here you will find tips for the special needs gardener, gardening with children and those just starting out. In addition, you will learn more about growing specific types of gardens like xeriscape designs, color themes, seaside gardens, organic gardening, urban gardening and using containers in the garden. From how to design them to their overall care, these special gardens have something for everyone. So, if you’re looking for something specific, it’s likely here.
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Special Gardens
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Potting A Garden Plant: Tips For Moving Garden Plants To Pots
If potting a garden plant hasn’t happened yet, it will at some point. Learn how to transplant garden plants into containers here.
By Amy Grant
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Greenhouse Location Guide: Learn Where To Put Your Greenhouse
So you want a greenhouse. A simple enough decision, or so it would seem, but in actuality there are many factors to consider, not the least is where to put your greenhouse. Correct greenhouse placement is likely your most important consideration. This article will help.
By Amy Grant
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Greenhouse Troubleshooting: Learn About Problems With Greenhouse Gardening
Greenhouses are fantastic tools for the enthusiastic grower and extend the garden season well beyond the temperature. That said, there may be any number of greenhouse growing issues to contend with. Regular greenhouse maintenance can help. Learn more here.
By Amy Grant
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Homeschooling In Gardens – Ideas For Tying Math Into Nature
Math is all around us in the world, even when we don't realize it. Enhance math skills by gardening and other outdoor nature activities found here.
By Leslie Garner
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Math Garden Activities: Using Gardens To Teach Math To Kids
Using gardens to teach math makes the topic more engaging to kids. Teaching math with gardening gives kids hands-on interactions with the theories and provides them with a fun experience they will remember. Click here for more info.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Vacant Lot Gardening: Tips For Planting Veggies In Vacant Lots
Using vacant spaces as gardens is by no means a new idea; in fact, it's steeped in history. Perhaps, there is a vacant lot in your neighborhood that you have often thought would be perfect for a community garden. How to garden on a vacant lot? Find out here.
By Amy Grant
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Using Geometry In Gardens: Planning A Golden Rectangle Garden
Using the elements of the golden rectangle and the golden ratio, you can create gardens that are compelling and relaxing, regardless of the plants you choose. Find out more about planning a golden rectangle garden in this article.
By Jackie Carroll
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Dried Gourd Maracas: Tips For Making Gourd Maracas With Kids
There are many great gourd activities for kids, such as growing a gourd birdhouse, but using gourds for maracas is a simple way to start gourd crafting and is suitable (with adult supervision) for a wide age group. Click here for more info.
By Amy Grant
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Kitchen Scrap Garden – Growing A Quickie Vegetable Garden With Kids
Learning to grow your own food can be extremely rewarding, especially when done with children. Learn how to teach kids with a kitchen scrap garden here.
By Tonya Barnett
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Patio Furniture Ideas: New Outdoor Furniture For Your Garden
The design of our outdoor area is equally important to our garden layout. Click on this article for some summer garden furniture trends.
By Becca Badgett
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Fun Crafts For Families: Making Creative Planters With Kids
Once you get your kids hooked on gardening, they’ll be addicted for life. What better way to promote this rewarding activity than easy flowerpot crafts? DIY flowerpots are simple and inexpensive. Click here to learn about easy flower pot crafts to try.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Jojoba Garden Uses – Tips On Using Jojoba Oil In The Garden
Horticultural oils include mineral oil and other petroleum derivatives as well as plant-derived oils accepted in organic farming and gardening. Jojoba oil is a natural, plant-based horticultural oil. Learn more about jojoba pesticide in this article.
By Ilana Goldowitz Jimenez
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Senior Home Garden Activities: Gardening Activities For The Elderly
More senior home garden activities are being offered to elderly residents of retirement homes and nursing homes, and even to patients with dementia or Alzheimer's. Click here to learn more about gardening activities for the elderly.
By Teo Spengler
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Small Raised Bed Design - How Small Can A Raised Bed Be
If you have a small garden space, you can still raise plenty of plants. You just need a plan. Read on to learn about tiny raised beds.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Best Balcony Plants - Growing Balcony Plants And Flowers
What are good balcony plants for small spaces? Whether you want food, flowers, or exotica, find the best balcony plants to liven your outside area.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Grow A Balcony Flower Garden - Balcony Flower Care
Many gardeners find themselves severely limited by space. This is especially true for those living in apartments and condos. It is for this reason that balcony gardening continues to grow in popularity. But what are the best flowers for a balcony?
By Tonya Barnett
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What Is A Kitchen Garden - Kitchen Garden Ideas
A kitchen garden is a centuries-old way to ensure fresh fruits, vegetables and seasonings within easy reach of the kitchen. Read on for more.
By Bonnie L. Grant