Weeds in the vegetable garden are not something that most people are proud of: they can make your garden look untended, suck up the nutrients, hog the water, and spread like, well, weeds. Everyone with a garden needs to learn how to get rid of weeds. What are weeds? Weeds are simply plants that grow …
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Spring is almost here! And with it comes the need to have a plan for your garden. Otherwise, spring may catch you unprepared. If you ever wondered how to get your garden ready for spring, I’m here to help you make some plans for your garden this spring. Tips For How To Get Your Garden …
I love watching birds flying and playing around in my backyard. We get mostly robins, but in the winter, we see quite a few cardinals. Oh, how pretty they are! So, in order to keep them coming, I decided to look for the best bird feeders for cardinals. If you feed them they will come …
We are in the process of building a new home for our family, and I’m dreaming of a garden at our new place. With so much to do when you build, I’m afraid we won’t have time for a garden this year, and I just can’t imagine life without a garden. So, I’ve been reading …
You wouldn’t try to carve a roast chicken with a spoon, would you? Of course not! This same philosophy applies to gardening too. In the long run, having the right equipment will save you countless hours and tons of frustration. Any experienced gardener will tell you how much easier it is to grow your own …
Compost is like gold for your garden. It is free and the nutrients it provides will help your vegetables grow and mature very successfully. Wouldn’t you love to learn how to make compost from weeds? I know I do: I’d rather use the weeds to my benefit than them ruining my garden 😉 Learning how …
Amish Wagon Decorative Outdoor Garden Backyard Planter The fall is a great time to get outdoors and do a little decorating. The weather is changing, so why not make a few changes around the outside of your home to help welcome in the new season? Seasonal decorations help to mix up the scenery a little …
You work hard on your garden and you want it to yield the results of that hard work. There is nothing more frustrating than garden enemies and pests that come in and destroy all that you have worked for. However, it’s more common than you think. There are numerous types of pests out there and …
If you’ve installed a bird feeder hoping to enjoy watching beautiful birds, you might be in for a rude awakening. Squirrels could steal all the bird seeds long before your feathered friends get there. So, let’s look at how to squirrel proof your bird feeder to help you prepare ahead of time. Bird feeding can …
If you’ve never had a hummingbird feeder, you’ve missed a great addition to your backyard. Children love to watch them, and to be honest, they can be a lot of fun for adults, too! There are many different brands of backyard hummingbird feeders on the market, as well as a variety of different food mixes. …