Gardening is one of those hobbies that’s both rewarding and challenging. A well-kept garden can lift your mood, add beauty to your home, and even provide fresh herbs or vegetables. But let’s be honest — keeping a garden looking its best can be time-consuming, tiring, and sometimes risky. Trips over … [Read more...] about How to Make Your Garden Maintenance Easier and Safer
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Shopping Thrift Stores for Houseplant Containers and Growing Pots
I love houseplants and have about 40 of them spread throughout our home. On top of growing them for personal enjoyment...I also propogate starter plants to give away to family and friends. In our neighborhood...I'm often referred to the houseplant lady. ** This post may contain affiliate … [Read more...] about Shopping Thrift Stores for Houseplant Containers and Growing Pots
Why Choose a Wooden Hammock for Your Garden Retreat?
Many people want to have a calm garden retreat. It's a place to unwind, get some fresh air, and escape the stress of daily life. Adding a wooden hammock is a simple way to make your yard feel like a vacation spot. But why choose a wooden hammock over the more common fabric or rope ones? That's a … [Read more...] about Why Choose a Wooden Hammock for Your Garden Retreat?
How to Grow Burro Donkey Tail Succulent Houseplants
I'm a big fan of having a variety of houseplants in my home. At this time, I would estimate that I have a minimum of 30 spread throughout our house. I grow all kinds of things like ferns, spider plants, palms, aloe vera, wandering jew and of course...the burro tail. ** Post contains affiliate … [Read more...] about How to Grow Burro Donkey Tail Succulent Houseplants
Worried Pests are Taking Over Your Garden? Here’s What to Do
Have you seen any leaves eaten by bugs, portions of plants that are wilting, or even a sudden swarm of bugs in your garden? These are evident signs of pest infestation. If the home remedies are not working, perhaps it is time to think of hiring the professionals. Gold coast pest services offers … [Read more...] about Worried Pests are Taking Over Your Garden? Here’s What to Do
Galvanized Metal Raised Garden Planter Boxes
Into gardening but limited on space? If so, you may want to give container gardening a try. Every year we plant one large garden in our backyard along with 2 raised garden beds. In the past those raised garden beds were made out of wood and would only last 1-2 growing seasons. They seem to warp and … [Read more...] about Galvanized Metal Raised Garden Planter Boxes
Tips for Transplanting Succulent House Plants
I love house plants and probably have about 30 in our home. During the late Spring season I like to give each plant a good look-over and if needed transplant them into new pots. About 1/4 of my collection of house plants are succulents which are super easy to grow. If you don't have a green … [Read more...] about Tips for Transplanting Succulent House Plants
Gardening: Growing Strawberries in Your Backyard
Three years ago we made the decision to grow strawberries in our backyard. We dug up an area towards the back of the yard that gets full sun and planted the strawberry plants. Well, that first attempt was a total failure due to the poor content of our soil. With that said, we didn't give up! ** Post … [Read more...] about Gardening: Growing Strawberries in Your Backyard