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Spring has come to California very quickly. We have had several days of hot weather that has really made the garden take off. When we have 90’s for many days in a row, the blooms come and go pretty quickly. I was out watering the …
It’s that time again…time for another “Almost Wordless Wednesday” post and photograph! I really love participating in Wordless (almost) Wednesday as it encourages me to get outside and take some photographs! Today’s photo is one I took of some beautiful daffodils in full bloom! …
Spring has finally arrived here in south central Pennsylvania and I have already started my gardening, matter of fact…gardening is one of my favorite summer activities.
When it comes to vegetable gardening, I plant a traditional garden in the ground and I also do some container gardening too! When it comes to container gardening, I am always looking around for the latest and greatest containers to use!
During my recent hunt for gardening products, I stumbled upon The Garden Patch Grow Box and let me tell you, I couldn’t be happier with it! Seriously, this grow box is absolutely FANTASTIC!
The Garden Patch Grow Box is sent to you un-assembled and it takes less than 5 minutes to get it all set up. No special tools required. There is a “well” in the bottom of the grow box for automatic watering/feeding. You simply fill up that well with water and your plants will drink the amount they need. When the well is empty (mine took a week to empty out), you simply fill up the well again with water.
The Grow Box comes complete with high-quality fertilizer that is nutrient-rich. This is the extra-power that your plants need! Since you are using this Garden Patch Grow Box, you will not have to do any type of weeding and I love that!
This container gardening grow box is reusable…year after year! Once you invest in it, you are done! It’s a really nice quality-made growing box that is available in 2-different colors: green and terracotta. (ours is terracotta). Each grow box is only $29.95 + shipping and if you ask me…it’s money well-spent!
For the purpose of this review, hubby and I assembled our new The Garden Patch Grow Box and the instructions are really easy to understand. We then dumped in 4 bags of regular garden potting soil and added in our two tomato plants. Once we were all done, we filled up the well (opening in the back of the planter) with water. In less than 12 minutes…we were growing tomatoes on our back patio deck! Yay!!!
Head on over to AGardenPatch and take a look around. They have a lot of detailed information on their site about The Garden Patch Grow Box and you can purchase your grow boxes directly from their online store. We love them some much that we would like to have 6 or 7 more!
Disclaimer: Shelly has personally reviewed the product listed above. Shelly has not received any monetary compensation for her review. Shelly did receive a free product to try out so she could evaluate and use it for her review. Her thoughts & opinions in this review are unbiased & honest and your opinions may differ. Thanks!
I love being outside during the Spring, Summer and Fall season and one of the things I like to do outside is…decorating our yard and outdoor living spaces! With Spring finally here, I am ready to get busy sprucing up our front and back yards …
I don’t live in a big city or metropolitan area even, but I did want to check out this book because my back yard is very small and I have been dying to have a garden of some sort. I live in a tract home …
It is hard to believe, but Spring is just around the corner and in 6 weeks, Spring will be here. For those of us who love to be outdoors and in our gardens, it is now time to think about planting all of those Spring flower bulbs!
Today, we wanted to share 5 important tips with all of you who are looking to plant bulbs this Spring and Summer gardening season.
1. Freshness Counts!
When it comes to purchasing the bulbs that you will need for your garden, look for ones that are fresh for this season. You don’t want to purchase last year’s merchandise! Inspect your package and make sure that your bulbs are in perfect condition with no mold, mildew or damage.
2. Location, Location, Location!
Read the planting instructions on the package! If they state they need to be planted in full sun, partial sun or in a shady area, that is where they need to go for the best results. In addition, they should never be planted in an area with standing water, you need a location where water drains quickly and easily.
3. Proper Position and Depth!
Read the instructions to find out how far down into the dirt they need to be planted and use a ruler if necessary to get it right. The pointy end of the bulb should be planted facing upwards, not downwards, so position counts!
4. Feeding and Fertilizer!
Do not feed your bulbs right after planting unless the package tells you to do so! Feeding or over-feeding newly planted bulbs can cause root damage. When purchasing feed and fertilizer for your garden, make sure you purchase the proper products that are made for flower bulb gardening. Not all products are created equal.
5. Get the Timing Right!
Some flowers need to be planted in early Fall for Spring blooming and some need to be planted in early Spring for Summer blooming. Read the package directions to know exactly when you should be planting your flowers.
By following these 5 important flower planting tips, you can have a beautiful blooming garden this Spring and Summer season.
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