4 Edible Plants You Can Grow At Home
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by Contributed
4M ago
Homeowners don’t require big yards to grow nutritious and edible plants, which is good news if you live in an apartment or a smaller home. Apart from beautifying your home, these plants can provide you with fresh food on hand, saving you money on grocery shopping. No matter your expertise, you can grow these simple edible plants to make your garden complete. Onions Image credit  Onions belong to the Allium class; these plants grow bulb-type roots. You can eat both the bulb and green onion leaves. Consider visiting local garden shops to buy the tiny dried onions or sets. Plant them in n ..read more
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How to Find Success in a Low Maintenance Garden
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by Contributed
4M ago
If you are someone who’s too busy to be in the garden all the time, or you simply just don’t like the garden very often, then a low maintenance garden could be the right thing for you. The trouble is, just like any garden, you still need to find success with it to know that it’s the right way to make your garden look. You want your garden to grow the right way, and the low maintenance garden means you can spend less time and less money out there, making sure that it looks good. A paved garden, for example, is still going to be as healthy as one that is covered in lawns and flowers. As long as ..read more
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All The Bother Your Trees Can Bring In The Latter Half Of The Year
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by Contributed
4M ago
Fall is well and truly here and it’s not going to be too long before winter comes after it, as well. For some of us, the color of the leaves are starting to change, and the trees are a lot busier this time of year. As much as it can be lovely to watch them in their time of change, they can also bring a lot more work with them, as well. Here, we’re going to look at the issues that can come with your trees, and your different options to ensure that you give them and the garden the care they need. Credit – CC0 License Dealing with those leaves The first and most obvious change is that your trees ..read more
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Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary, Why Won’t Your Vegetable Garden Grow?
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by Contributed
4M ago
Health and sustainability benefits alone have meant that more of us than ever are currently in the market for growing our own veg. As well as potentially saving you a small fortune in rising vegetable costs, this life choice can see you serving tastier food, and significantly reducing your carbon footprint in the process. All of that said, edible gardening isn’t a walk in the park. Before it’s well established, an edible garden does require a fair amount of work to get going. Not to mention that many of us spend as much as $200+ to establish and oversee a large-scale growing operation. This i ..read more
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Building My Raised Bed Garden
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by Keri Byrum
6M ago
It rarely happens that we are 100% happy with how a project turns out. But my new raised bed garden is a dream come true! It sounds a little crazy, but sometimes having so much space can be intimidating. This raised bed garden is a combination of nine raised beds in a single, cohesive design that I love. I attended a conference in February where a presenter shared her formal garden comprised of raised beds, pergolas and trellises. In Iowa. Yes, this is what I am talking about! Spurred on by her success and successful design, I started sketching out possible ways to lay this out on notepads. I ..read more
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How To Prepare Your Garden For An Outdoor Wedding
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by Contributed
6M ago
If you’ve ever daydreamed about your lush garden as the backdrop for an enchanting outdoor wedding, then this one’s for you! It’s not just about having the perfect roses or the greenest grass; it’s about adding that sparkle and preserving what you love. Let’s dive into making your garden a dream wedding venue. Via Pexels Part 1: Focus On The Big Day And Make It Magical 1. Dream, Sketch, And Plan Visualizing a wedding in your garden is like embarking on a whimsical journey. Think about how the sun will hit those blossoms, where the ceremony will be, and the perfect spot for those memorable pho ..read more
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6 Tips To Add A Burst Of Color To Your Garden
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by Contributed
6M ago
Gardens are living canvases that reflect our tastes, dreams, and sometimes our whimsical impulses. They’re soothing to the soul, but what if we want to add a dash of excitement? Let’s explore these fabulous ways to introduce color to your garden, making it not only a peaceful retreat but also a vibrant celebration of life. Play Around With Perennials Perennials are the constant friends of a garden, always there to please the eye. Think of Coneflowers, with their sunset palette, or the elegant Annabelle Hydrangea that blooms in magnificent white. The charm of perennials lies in their staying po ..read more
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How To Make First-Time Gardening A Little Less Intimidating
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by Contributed
6M ago
Any new hobby with a storied history and accomplished practitioners can feel scary to indulge in for the first time. For example, when writing a first novel, you might feel implicitly worried that throwing your hat into the ring will invite comparisons to every other novel written since the dawn of time. That’s big competition. The same goes for someone trying to become a chef for the first time – there are so many opinions on what constitutes great and necessary food, how cuisine should be treated, and of course, cooking food correctly to begin with that it’s hard to know where to start. Gard ..read more
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My New Raised Bed Garden
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by Keri Byrum
6M ago
It rarely happens that we are 100% happy with how a project turns out. But my new raised bed garden is a dream come true! It sounds a little crazy, but sometimes having so much space can be intimidating. This raised bed garden is a combination of nine raised beds in a single, cohesive design that I love. I attended a conference in February where a presenter shared her formal garden comprised of raised beds, pergolas and trellises. In Iowa. Yes, this is what I am talking about! Spurred on by her success and successful design, I started sketching out possible ways to lay this out on notepads. I ..read more
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Top Mistakes People Make When Trying to Maintain Their Backyard
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by Contributed
6M ago
Owning, and maintaining a garden can be a fun and rewarding pastime. However, there are several mistakes that anyone can make. These mistakes can negatively impact not only your time, money, and garden aesthetic but also your physical and mental health too if you are not careful. So, to ensure that you do not make these common mistakes, make sure to consider them the next time you are planning to maintain your backyard. Not using the right equipment Something that you may have heard said before, is to always use the right tools for the job. When it comes to garden maintenance, the same logic i ..read more
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