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March 28, 2023 Off

One simple tool every gardener needs

By Michael

I 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...

February 23, 2023 0

Seed packets are full of seeds AND information

By Michael

There'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...

January 23, 2023 Off

Fungus gnats

By Michael

My 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...

November 18, 2019 Off

Houseplants DO clean the air

By Michael

I'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...

March 31, 2019 0

Free trees for your next landscaping project

By Michael

You 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...

March 10, 2019 0

Curb appeal – our latest spring project

By Michael

Announcing 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...

April 15, 2018 0

Sun Joe TJ604E – Product review

By Michael

Depending 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...

March 25, 2018 0

Start your own blog in 6 easy steps for free!

By Michael

We'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...

March 11, 2018 0

Gardening Calendar Month by Month

By Michael

Garden 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...

February 25, 2018 0

Be prepared when talking to a gardener about the weather

By Michael

How 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,...

  • My first ever iris!
    I got some iris plants on sale last fall, past their blooming time, so I had no idea what color they would be! My first flower bloomed this morning with two more on the way! I’m so proud! submitted by /u/catie1315 [link] [comments]
  • Rescued a Florist Hydrangea that was being trashed
    My father in law was helping cleanup the church and this decorative hydrangea was meant to be trashed. I took off the decorative foil and cut off the blooms, which were browning already anyway. That's the first picture, (i put it in a second pot with a liner bc i didn't have a water tray.) […]
  • Brick walkway next to garden
    My fiancé and I found this brick while digging out our garden bed. It appears that the bricks were placed on an angle. Does anyone know why that would be and does anyone have any recommendations on what to do with it? It’s from the 1890s. submitted by /u/Dinkerdoo17 [link] [comments]
  • Marigold
    Has this happened to anyone before, is this common? I thought it was so cute submitted by /u/Such_Fisherman_4400 [link] [comments]
  • Deck gardening!
    4 different varietals of tomatoes, cucumber, eggplant,mint and strawberries submitted by /u/0mega2022 [link] [comments]
  • Summer crush hydrangeas - golden hour
    Zone 8a Memphis. Had a beautiful golden hour yesterday. Loving my summer crush neon purple hydrangea. submitted by /u/jgeebaby [link] [comments]
  • Mexican fleabane update!
    I feel like she’s getting more beautiful every day! I’m SO pleased with it; it gives me joy every time I walk past it, you know when your heart lifts 😅 if you can love a plant I think I’m in love 😂 I want it everywhere haha. If I had my way, my garden […]
  • they're out blooming.. OMG!
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  • I am so proud of my new garden and had to share! 🪏🪴🪻
    The corner rock will be a dedication to my brother who passed away three months ago by suicide. My mom and I spread some of his ashes in there today. ✨💕🫶🏻🌈💕 Location: Beverly, Chicago submitted by /u/SnooMuffins4817 [link] [comments]
  • I've watched this stop carpenter ants all day. Cherry tree.
    Upside-down plastic flower pot barriers work against carpenter ants because they disrupt the ants’ normal climbing and trail behavior. Carpenter ants prefer textured vertical surfaces, edges, and established pheromone trails. The smooth inverted plastic forces them to transition from bark to a difficult upside-down surface with little traction and no clear trail path. Even though […]