Easy garden tips and tricks for the everyday gardener. Beginner gardener friendly and useful for anyone wanted to garden on a budget.
Winter is a great time to sow seeds! In this article, we will go over some of the best winter sowing containers for successful seed germination. If you’re not sure where to start, these are the perfect solution! Collect winter sowing containers throughout the season to be ready. Many start winter seed sowing in January,…
How to grow a moonlight garden. There are many reasons why you might want to grow a moon garden. First and foremost, they are simply beautiful to look at but there are added benefits you may not know! What is a moonlight garden? Moonlight gardens are a type of garden that is meant to be…
Easy snake plant care for beginners. Snake plants are also known as Mother In Law tongue and Sansevieria. Learn a few tips and tricks to keep your Snake plant happy and healthy! Snake plant care is fairly straightforward. All sansevieria varieties are succulents and perfect as a beginner houseplant. They even thrive in conditions tough…
Propagate Sweet potato vine (ipomoea batatas) to easily get more of this fabulous foliage plant. There are many varieties and colors to choose from. You can also overwinter Sweet Potato vine from cuttings. Ornamental Sweet potato vine is easy to propagate from cuttings. Not only can you get more plants throughout the summer but you…
Create a beautiful garden element using Scotch moss groundcover and simple materials. This would work equally well with Irish moss. Take an unpretentious frame and create a Scotch moss groundcover heart in your garden. Add a bit of rock and gravel to accent it and you have a garden feature that is sure to impress….
Building your organic garden soil is essential for long term gardening success. Here you will learn the best tricks for great garden soil. Beginner gardener friendly! Good organic garden soil is key to having a lush and successful garden season after season. Whether you are trying to grow vegetables or flowers the soil health is…
Can you garden by zone? You could but it would not be in your best interest to do so. I explain why and what you really should rely on when gardening. Gardening zones are a guideline many rely on but there is so much more you need to know and consider when gardening. For example,…
Planting begonias from tubers can be a bit daunting. Tuberous Begonias, when dormant, are hard to tell which side it up. How to plant begonias in pots for an early and healthy start. Are Begonias Annuals or Perennials Types of Begonias Today we are talking about tuberous begonias. They are grown for their beautiful flowers…
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…