Easy garden tips and tricks for the everyday gardener. Beginner gardener friendly and useful for anyone wanted to garden on a budget.
Have you heard of Slow Gardening? Lately, gardening is not typically something that people take their time with. I have watched some popular garden vloggers and influencers and they want it all done now, buying the latest hybrid plants, using bags of fertilizers, quick-starting additives etc. It feels like we are being pushed to get…
If you’re new to gardening, you might think that the key to a thriving garden is to fertilize, fertilize, fertilize. Just stop, Regenerate the Soil instead! Why do we need to learn how to regenerate soil instead of fertilizing it? Today we will touch on a few things about a better way to garden for…
The end of summer doesn’t have to mean the end of your gardening fun! There are still plenty of things you can do in August to keep your garden looking its best. Check out these five must-do’s for your August garden. In the northern hemisphere, August is typically the last month of summer vacation before…
If you’re like me, then you enjoy spending time in your garden but often have to deal with the challenge of deer eating your plants. While there is no deer proof plants, there are deer resistant flowers and shrubs that they are less likely to nibble on. So if you’re looking for some plants that…
Planting for Scent in Your Garden, adding flowers primarily for scent adds another level of pleasure to your fabulous garden. I love planting for scent. Is there anything better than walking into a beautiful garden and being greeted with the sweetest perfume wafting in the air? You look around to see what could possibly be…
If you’re one of the many people who love peonies, then you know just how beautiful they can be! These flowers are easy to grow and tough in many garden zones. Supporting peonies is important to keep them looking their best. In this post, I will teach you how to support your peonies so that…
If you’re looking for a beautiful, easy-to-care-for flower to add to your garden, look no further than Phlox Paniculata also known as Garden Phlox. Phlox Paniculata is a hardy perennial perfect for any landscape and can be planted in just about any soil type. Here are some great tips for planting tall Phlox (pronounced Flocks)…
Did you know that plant growth stimulants can be a game-changer in the garden? Many gardeners don’t even know what they are so let’s start with basic info. First, you need to know that plant growth stimulants are not a fertilizer or plant food. They provide an organic element that influences healthy growth. Stimulants can…
Have you ever bought a beautiful six-pack of plants and found them to be completely root bound? This happens more often than not but there is an easy way to fix it and though many will find this method controversial it has worked for me for 40+ years. There are many opinions on how to…