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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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- Has anyone put in wood chips around your beds/containers and regretted it?I am considering putting in woodchips around the paths of my raised beds and containers but I love the feeling of the grass under my feet. The problem is it can get muddy in the spring and in the summer its hard to mow around without damaging it. I currently have a path of grass […]
- Birthday cakeThis Columbine hybrid looks like a birthday cake submitted by /u/Jellicle_KitCat [link] [comments]
- What's wrong with my tomatoes (and why only some?)Too little or too much light? I'm so confused because some are doing just fine and the others are closing up like clams. Also I have no idea what the varieties are anymore because I messed up the labels when potting up 😓. Some combination of Cherokee purple, Genovese something, and cherries. Today is a […]
- Buddha's Palm Long Tongue Flowersubmitted by /u/Christianmay01 [link] [comments]
- Do you know what kind of flower it is.submitted by /u/Jamesherbert9 [link] [comments]
- Last year when I was eating tomatoes, I casually buried a rotten tomato in a flowerpot. This year, I actually harvested a whole tomato plant with fruit 🍅submitted by /u/Elijahnail9 [link] [comments]
- My amaryllis popping up as expected, but always a nice surprise at the same time.It’s planted randomly in my backyard, so I always am so happy to see it when it finally comes up each year. submitted by /u/No_Sheepherder5105 [link] [comments]
- Bleeding heart happiness!My dicentras are so huge and gorgeous ! Just wanted to share my smile. submitted by /u/missmermaid360 [link] [comments]
- Weeping Dwarf CypressJust bought this cypress for my patio. Could anyone help identify? The seller said it was 35+ years old. I'm also wondering about the brown branches underneath the green ones. Should I be concerned? Part of the trunk seems wet and a bit soggy. Anyone have experience growing these in containers that could give some […]
- I dug up a garlic so you don't have to!These were planted in September, zone 6b in Kentucky. Pulled today April 21. submitted by /u/Aaronlane [link] [comments]
