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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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- What are these bugs on my rose plant?Thanks in advance! submitted by /u/Lanky_Tumbleweed4159 [link] [comments]
- My first harvest of the season (5b/6a) bountiful beans! 3 lbsubmitted by /u/egg_static5 [link] [comments]
- My little lakeside garden progression. April - Now!So proud 🥲 zone 7bish ... Lake Hartwell SC submitted by /u/Lindsey4888 [link] [comments]
- Squirrels Hate GarlicSomeone here suggested I throw some chopped garlic into my garden to keep the squirrels from eating my cucumber and green bean plants. I’m happy to say that it’s working! I roughly chopped up an entire bulb of garlic, and scattered it through my two small garden beds. They’re about 4x4. I haven’t had any […]
- People told me peonies were tough, but this is ridiculous.We're midway through the process of having a new foundation put in, and last summer our excellent contractor made a point of relocating our three huge peony bushes to the back garden to preserve them. I went over to take a look at the construction area today and found this little badass getting ready to […]
- Balcony garden is poppin offFrom left to right Green beans, haskaps, hops tower with strawberries, lemon balm and poppies on top. Tomato, sunburst squash, cherry tomatoes baskets, small windows herbs, radish beans. submitted by /u/Dirtbag-Holder [link] [comments]
- My gorgeous Asiatic Red Lilysubmitted by /u/Fun_Perspective_6677 [link] [comments]
- Lavender appreciationAnyone else love growing lavender? It is one of my most reliable plants. I only ever water it if we are in an extended drought. Other than that, I prune it once a year and it always comes back to feed the bumbles. Mountain West Zone 6b submitted by /u/GemmyCluckster [link] [comments]
- Garden progressJune 11 vs April 8 A lot can happen in 9 weeks. I spent $137 on an electric tiller, $20 on short fencing material just to keep people from letting their dogs pee on the strawberries, and less than $20 on a few seed packets. The rest of my seeds or starts came to […]
- What is this? Friend or foe?submitted by /u/LadyoftheOak [link] [comments]
