Tag: Gardening

Posted on 11/04/2024
Tips & tricks for better yard drainage
If your yard is full of puddles, soggy soil and...
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Posted on 09/23/2024
No Sun, No Problem: 5 Beautiful Shade-Loving Outdoor Plants
If you have a shaded yard or garden, it might seem hopeless to grow bright and colorful flowers and plants. However, there are plenty of vibrant plants that thrive in partial to full shade. Here is a guide to some of the best shade-loving outdoor plants to consider for your garden: Hosta Hostas are a staple of shady...
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Posted on 03/04/2024
How to start an organic garden
Starting your own organic garden is simpler than you might...
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Posted on 01/15/2024
3 Sustainability tips for your home garden
If you’re interested in ways to live more sustainably, one...
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Posted on 12/04/2023
An introduction to companion planting
Companion planting is the practice of placing certain...
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Posted on 11/13/2023
What you should know about planting a wildflower garden
For gardeners who enjoy a natural aesthetic, planting a...
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Posted on 02/06/2023
Grow Plants Indoors With These DIY Mini-Greenhouse Ideas
Whether you're gardening in the winter or protecting delicate houseplants, indoor greenhouses are an excellent solution. You can find miniature greenhouses meant purely for utility and others meant to provide aesthetic appeal. If you build your own mini-greenhouse, it's up to you. Here are some ideas for simple mini-greenhouses to use indoors. Plastic Bin Greenhouse For a convenient,...
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Posted on 12/20/2021
Feed Your Garden With These 3 Types of Food Waste
Composting is well known among garden enthusiasts for providing a sustainable and rich fertilizer for plants. However, if you don’t have the time or space for a compost heap, there are still some types of food waste you can use to fertilize your garden. Hang on to these food scraps rather than throw them away and you’ll have...
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Posted on 12/13/2021
5 Reasons You Need an Indoor Greenhouse
Without outdoor space, gardening might feel impossible. Even raised beds on small patios won’t give you the space you need to grow all of your favorite veggies, herbs and other plants. However, one option is to use your indoor space instead. By creating an indoor greenhouse you can enjoy gardening no matter what your outdoor space is like....
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Posted on 05/31/2021
How to Make Eggshell Fertilizer for Your Houseplants
We often use dried eggshells as fertilizer in outdoor gardens. Their extremely high calcium content makes them an excellent way to add extra nutrients to the soil. When properly prepared, eggshells can make for great indoor plant fertilizer as well. Here we’ll go over how to use this common food waste to nourish your houseplants in 5 steps....
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Posted on 05/17/2021
Make Your Own Trellis without Breaking Your Budget
Image by Mark Dixon from Pixabay Maybe it's time to get your garden ready, or maybe you already have a few scraggly plants that need some support; but pre-made trellises can be both pricey and flimsey. Instead of spending a lot to get a product that will fall apart after one, wet spring, why not make this sturdy...
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