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One simple tool every gardener needs
By MichaelI 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...
Seed packets are full of seeds AND information
By MichaelThere'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...
Fungus gnats
By MichaelMy 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...
Houseplants DO clean the air
By MichaelI'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...
Free trees for your next landscaping project
By MichaelYou 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...
Curb appeal – our latest spring project
By MichaelAnnouncing 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...
Sun Joe TJ604E – Product review
By MichaelDepending 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...
Start your own blog in 6 easy steps for free!
By MichaelWe'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...
Gardening Calendar Month by Month
By MichaelGarden 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...
Be prepared when talking to a gardener about the weather
By MichaelHow 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,...
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- Iris budding in December in Connecticut. Is this normal? Should I leave it or can I cut it and bring it inside? Will it open in water?submitted by /u/Bravocadoe [link] [comments]
- Look what I found on the lime tree.submitted by /u/Wrong_Counter3423 [link] [comments]
- Leaving home, but worried if my Chamomile will wither.Hello gardeners! I'm new here and I am also a beginner gardener. I live in a 4 season country (currently winter 0°C) and I'm worried if my Chamomile will suffer because I'm leaving home for a little while to visit my mother very far away. I don't want my pretty flower to die... submitted by […]
- My yard gets direct sun in summer and no sun in winter. Suggestions for setting up shade for my shade liking plants?Bit worried about my ferns and other plants who have done well in shade but now summer is here are looking a bit sad. I'm in a rental and they are pretty lenient on modifications, so all suggestions are welcome but would also prefer suggestions that avoid fixing onto the building. The wall is fair […]
- Mulberry cuttingsI have recently purchased my first home and have never thought I would become interested in gardening. I took a couple of cuttings from a tree at work and have successfully managed to get both them to develop roots. They’ve been in small pots for about two months. I’ve transferred one of them to a […]
- What animal or insect could have dug up this deep tunnel in my otherwise even lawn? (shoe for scale)Other helpful notes: - Sydney, Australia. - multiple smaller holes (finger width) can be found near it. - Regular grassed backyard. - I can see at least 60cm into the tunnel. submitted by /u/reddello [link] [comments]
- Is this a suitable place for a BougainvilleaI am thinking to plant a bouganvillea against this fence. It does get north facing sun for for the first half of the day but because it’s relatively shaded under the tree I wonder if it’s going to be enough for a bougainvillea? submitted by /u/Possible-Tie-8303 [link] [comments]
- Project Christmas lightsI wanted to let the bougainvillea grow and bloom over the Christmas tree. It is now overgrown. submitted by /u/Erodeian [link] [comments]
- Name please! 🙏I started growing this plant over a year ago. In the winter of last year, only one small branch bloomed. This year, it's already blooming, and there are still a lot of buds, so I’m looking forward to seeing even more with its lovely fragrance again. Its name is ဆောင်တော်ကူး in Burmese. Could someone tell […]
- Fellow gardener envyHi! Zone 4b here. I planted my first garden this year and had such a wonderful summer because of it. I love seeing what others post, but I have to admit I feel so jealous of those who are still growing during the winter months. Does anyone else feel the same, or am I just […]