Easy garden tips and tricks for the everyday gardener. Beginner gardener friendly and useful for anyone wanted to garden on a budget.
Peony planting from bare root can be rather confusing but it is really simple once you know which way is up. Learn how to plant bare root peonies one easy step at a time and get glorious blooms. What is Bare Root? The term “bare root,” when used in gardening, refers to a plant that…
Plant bare root clematis in pots to give them a head start. Planting bare root clematis in pots is what you do if you can’t yet plant them in the garden. If you are planting directly in the garden this is the same method. Please note: there is a full length step by step video…
Plant strawberries! Strawberries are an all time favorite fruit and one of the easiest to grow at home. Growing your own strawberries results in sweet rewards. Plant strawberries in the ground in raised beds or containers. I have actually used them in many areas as ground cover too. When to Plant Strawberries In areas with…
Prune your Christmas Cactus. Pruning is easy and keeps them healthy, bushy, and in check. Got a Christmas or Thanksgiving Cactus that is outgrowing its space? Prune it! This is the step by step on how to prune Christmas Cactus. This information also applies to your Thanksgiving Cactus, if you want to know the difference…
Several easy ways to overwinter your geraniums aka pelargoniums successfully. Overwintering your geraniums is a great way to save money. Want to overwinter your geraniums (aka: pelargoniums)? Today I am sharing some easy ways to keep your zonal geraniums alive over winter. Though if you like to grow them as annuals and don’t mind replacing…