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March 28, 2023 Off

One simple tool every gardener needs

By Michael

I have the one simple tool you need to solve just about any plant problems in a hurry. Picture it, your leafbaby is not looking like it should and you...

February 23, 2023 0

Seed packets are full of seeds AND information

By Michael

There's a ton of places to get seed from, even your local library! It's a much less expensive alternative to buying full sized plants or even partly mature seedlings. A...

January 23, 2023 Off

Fungus gnats

By Michael

My friend Nomaan reached out to me with a garden pest related question recently. After a monthly watering of the new cactus terrarium he and I got as part of...

November 18, 2019 Off

Houseplants DO clean the air

By Michael

I'm triggered over being targeted about my houseplants. No it's not really controversial.  I've mentioned the air cleaning benefits of plants before. For a long time the common wisdom is...

March 31, 2019 0

Free trees for your next landscaping project

By Michael

You read that right free trees Every year for the past few years state and local governments departments of environmental protection, department of agriculture, forestry or fish and wildlife services...

March 10, 2019 0

Curb appeal – our latest spring project

By Michael

Announcing the newest project in our portfolio - Improving curb appeal on a budget Looking at the front of your home in the doldrums of winter can really get you...

April 15, 2018 0

Sun Joe TJ604E – Product review

By Michael

Depending on your project the Sun Joe TJ604E could be your diamond in the rough Dad always says, use the right tool for the job. And depending on the job, the Sun...

March 25, 2018 0

Start your own blog in 6 easy steps for free!

By Michael

We've been reading a lot of  blog posts lately A lot, like almost an unhealthy amount. It got us to thinking about why we blog, why others do it, and...

March 11, 2018 0

Gardening Calendar Month by Month

By Michael

Garden planning calendar Some folks might think that the garden calendar is only a few months long and for some of us that's true.  For many gardeners though, our calendar...

February 25, 2018 0

Be prepared when talking to a gardener about the weather

By Michael

How about that weather Everyone talks about the weather. It's a great conversation filler whether you know a person well or are just breaking the ice. Whether it's hot, cold,...

  • Valerian - Valeriana Officinalis
    One of the first flowering plants in my garden every year. The aroma is intoxicating and the bees 🐝 are always thankful for early season pollen. ✌🏽💚 submitted by /u/seaweed757 [link] [comments]
  • Dogwood blooms suddenly turned brown
    4 days ago our Dogwood was in full bloom and as beautiful as I ever remember seeing it. Suddenly 2 days ago I noticed all of the blooms turned brown and are dead. It does have a lichen problem but that has never affected the blooms before. What could have happened and how can we […]
  • Battling Big Boss Groundhog
    This groundhog has been with us since last year and has fully made the area under our shed/barn-like structure his home. He is like the big boss at the end of a video game! We tried our best to catch or deter him last year and it didn't work - he evaded traps, etc and […]
  • I thought you might like this years Azalea.
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  • What's your go-to solution for aphids and spider mites that actually works and doesn’t wreck your plants?
    I have been dealing with a never-ending battle against aphids and spider mites in my greenhouse. I’ve tried neem oil, insecticidal soaps, even a garlic spray-some stuff works temporarily, but either the bugs come back or my plants get stressed. I’m looking for something that’s effective but not overly harsh (especially on more delicate plants). […]
  • House Being Taken Over By Bougainvillea Tree - Beautiful Greece!
    Photo taken just down the road from me, on my way to Lavrio, Greece. submitted by /u/Scottopolous [link] [comments]
  • Friendly Friday Thread
    This is the Friendly Friday Thread. Negative or even snarky attitudes are not welcome here. This is a thread to ask questions and hopefully get some friendly advice. This format is used in a ton of other subreddits and we think it can work here. Anyway, thanks for participating! Please hit the report button if […]
  • Large flower bed. Lots of roses.
    Saw this yesterday morning. Just had to take a photo. So many colorful roses. submitted by /u/hyteckit [link] [comments]
  • My dream garden ❤
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  • Akebia vine flowers
    submitted by /u/Big3Connoisseur [link] [comments]