Choosing from all the available bird baths can be tough. You can buy a stone bird bath or a concrete one. There are heated bird baths and bird bath heaters for cold weather. If you have a suitable shallow bowl you might just need a bird bath stand. These and other types come in lots …
Gardening 101
Wonder what’s the best garden kneeler to make your jobs out in the garden a little easier? A garden kneeling pad will help you save pressure and pain in your knees while kneeling and working in the garden. Whether you are planting, weeding, watering or decorating, you can use garden kneelers to help you be …
If you are looking for a healthier way to treat some of your health problems, while enjoying a beautiful garden, medicinal plants you can grow in your garden are an excellent alternative to taking modern medicines. Just dry your herbs and create your own natural pharmacy 😉 Many of the prescription drugs available today have …
Love hummingbirds? I don’t know anyone who doesn’t! If you want to attract beautiful hummers to your yard, consider displaying glass hummingbird feeders loaded with their favorite sweet nectar. Hummingbirds are native to North and South America and are some of the smallest of birds. Most hummingbirds are around 7.5-13cm in length. However, the smallest …
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of The Nature Conservancy. All opinions are 100% mine. Do you ever wonder if you could use less water in the garden, yet still enjoy a bounty of veggies and plenty of colors? I do! A few days ago, I came across a great little …
When first starting out learning about gardening, reading the best gardening books for beginners is extremely important! There is so much information to learn when it comes to gardening, that you need to prepare and educate yourself by reading multiple gardening books. Remember…not all books are created equal in the gardening realm, so expand your …
Home garden pest control requires observation and a good eye for detail. Several methods can help you with organic gardening pest control and disease control in your home garden. Home Garden Pest Control If you see damage on leaves and buds, or you notice that the plant is unhealthy with discoloring and wilting, pests or …
If you feel strongly about eating your own home-grown, organic vegetables, and want to improve your garden soil, you need to learn how to make organic compost at home. Becoming a certified organic grower is not practical for most home vegetable gardeners as it requires soil tests to assure the organic results. For most gardeners, …
Want to learn how to make compost for your garden? Not only does compost help your plants grow stronger and healthier, but it’s also the perfect way to reduce waste and do your part for the environment. It’s not complicated to start a composting pile, but turning kitchen waste into a good, rich soil improver …
Perennials are a gardener’s dream. There are many advantages to perennials, but the biggest advantage is their longevity. Year, after year, perennials grace our gardens with colors, shapes, and scents. These plants need very little maintenance. The one main maintenance job is cutting back perennials. A Guide To Cutting Back Perennials Here is a guide …