Weeds are a common problem in the garden. If you have a weed problem, you've probably tried every method under the sun to get rid of them. Some of these methods involve using chemicals that can be harmful to your plants and wildlife. Organic weed control is an alternative to using chemical … [Read more...]
Benefits of Organic Home Gardening
October 31, 2022 by
The underlying principle of organic gardening is that nature is always right. The organic gardener builds their garden or landscape from the ground up, nourishing the soil rather than the plant to give it new life and vigor. Here are some of the benefits of cultivating organic produce, while living … [Read more...]
Tips for Transplanting Indoor Houseplants into a New Pot
August 29, 2022 by
Most houseplants will need to be transplanted into a new pot at some point in time. It can take a few weeks, months, or even a couple of years to outgrow their current pot. How do you know when it's time to transplant into a new container? If it's starting to lean, if the roots are starting to pop … [Read more...]
Upcycled Bookshelf Remade into a New Plant Stand
July 13, 2022 by
A friend of mine had 4 collapsible bookshelves that she was going to send to the city dump. She didn't want them any longer and I decided to take them. All four of them were stained in a dark walnut color which doesn't work with my home decor. I decoate in a coastal and beach theme. The first … [Read more...]
How to Clean and Repaint Outdoor Shepherd’s Hooks
July 6, 2022 by
Shepherd's hooks get dirty, rusty, and grimey just like any outdoor garden decor item. It's important to clean them semi-yearly to keep them looking nice. If you properly take care of them they should last you for several years, if not decades. I pull all of mine out of the ground and lay them … [Read more...]
Tips for Buying an Outdoor Storage Shed
June 27, 2022 by
Outdoor storage sheds come in all different sizes and shapes. You can purchase ones made from treated wood, metal, hard plastic, coated rubber, and all type's of materials. They can come completely empty inside or loaded with extra features. When looking to buy a new outdoor storage shed you need to … [Read more...]
Small Ceramic Indoor Plant Pot Set by Dsben
June 24, 2022 by
I enjoy gardening, both indoors and outdoors gardening. Every room inside our home has at least one houseplant with many rooms having 3 or more. I love how they look in our home giving it that cozy feel and houseplants help to naturally filter the air. Even if you don't have a "green thumb" there … [Read more...]
Quick and Easy Seashell Garden Plant Markers
June 4, 2022 by
Heading on vacation this summer to the beach? Live near the beach or have a collection of seashells sitting around collecting dust? Turn those seashells into garden plant markers! Seashells hold up well to the weather! They will help you indentify your garden plants. Use them in veggetable and … [Read more...]
