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Starting a garden or adding plants to an existing garden can be rather expensive. However, there are ways to find plants at extremely reasonable prices -- or even for free.
My mom and grandma both dumped used coffee grounds into our rose garden. I never really thought much of it. I figured it was a natural product and it had the same consistency as the soil, so it...
For everyone that likes tomatoes and with the high cost of food in this economy I would suggest growing patio tomatoes. It is so easy and will provide you enough tomatoes for salads and sauces of...
Are squirrels and chipmunks dining on your flower bulbs? Are the neighborhood cats using your freshly-mulched flower beds as litter boxes? Are dogs delighting in romping through your garden and...
Blueberries are one of the easiest fruit to grow for the garden. The beautiful bushes blend well into the surrounding, growing 5 to 8 feet tall with small, white shaped flowers in Spring, yielding...
We mulch our plants and gardens in the spring to give them a fresh look, to help keep down the weeds, and to conserve water during the hot summer months. We then add another layer of mulch to...
When the warm summer months are just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about enjoying the weather and the outdoors. This year, many people are not only on a tighter budget, some are...
I love house plants and enjoy caring for them. They add warmth, coziness, and oxygen to the atmosphere. I have had my beautiful house plants for many years because I have learned how to properly...
There are very few of us who do not love fresh strawberries. I love growing my own. When I am working in my garden on a hot summer day, there is nothing more refreshing than eating a fresh...
Why did rotten brown spots suddenly appear on my tomatoes? It was late June in USDA garden zone 4. The disease resistant tomato plants from my local garden center had doubled in size and I was...
Tomatoes are a very popular fruit grown in many peoples gardens during the summer months. However, not many people successfully grow large bushes and vines covered with big bright red tomatoes....
A willingness to conserve water began for us with leftover pooch water. Rather than pouring the gray water left in her bowl down the drain every morning, we started using it to Greenly water...
Indoor gnats, which are also known as fungus gnats, are not only annoying. Their larvae feed on plant stems and roots and can cause considerable damage to seedlings and small plants. Luckily, you...
Warm weather, bbq season and pool season are synonymous with mosquitoes. But if you don't want your fun to be ruined by those pesky insects there are ways to deter them and make your outside...
How many times have you toiled and nurtured your garden only to find those pesky slugs and snails have invaded and destroyed all the fruits of your labor. Here is a simple, organic, non-chemical,...
You have a nice home, but it needs a little curb appeal! Perhaps it's time to learn a few gardening tricks. Learn how to add charm and value to your home with landscaping.
Many of us place our house plants outside during the warm weather months, during which they thrive. When we bring them indoors for the winter, we are dismayed to find our lovely plants in a short...
Whether you are a vegetable or flower gardener, you can enjoy a weed free garden. It may take a little longer to plant your garden using this method of weed control, but you will definitely save...
Gardening on a budget doesn’t need to be an exercise in restraint. You can fill your garden with great plants—and still have a little extra jingle in your pocket—if you learn how to shop smart at...
No matter if you are a novice or a seasoned gardener, these tips will help you get more tomatoes from your plants.
This article will give you the basic ideas necessary to start a small garden indoors.
One of the pleasures I enjoy about a butterfly garden is watching all the wildlife that comes to visit. Butterflies really bring a flower border to life as they flutter from bloom to bloom. Luring...
Besides growing plants like Orchids, Roses, and Tropical plants a nice change would be growing herbs. Growing and harvesting different types of herbs can be a very enjoyable event. Not only will...
Rabbits live in both rural and urban areas. Foxes and hawks used to control the rabbit population, but as the habitat of both these predators has been steadily destroyed, rabbits now abound. ...
After a long day of chasing kids or chasing deadlines wouldn’t it be nice to relax in an oasis of fragrant flowers? It’s easy to plant a calming garden that feeds your senses and offers a peaceful...
Compost benefits your garden. We have learned various composting techniques and may even have a compost pile of our own. Yes, flower gardens benefit tremendously from a top dressing of compost....
I have pretty plants all over my house. I like to take little new plants and transplant them into my own pots and when they get bigger put them in big planters. If you buy them small they are not...
There are so many ways to enjoy strawberries; spooned over ice cream, filling crepes, in pies or dipped in chocolate! Why not save money and plant your own?
Every year as the weather warms up; I feel the urge to get new flowers for my garden. Many people like to start flowers by seed, but I prefer buying plants already started at my local home store....
Knowing how to save money watering your summer garden will keep your yard looking beautiful within your budget. Water is expensive and can be wasted if water runs off of plants and lawns or down...
Rabbits can be quite a pest in the garden and once they find out it's good eating they come back, with their whole family!! My grandfather had a beautiful garden and he simply mixed up the...
More Americans grow tomatoes than any other vegetable. No wonder - there's no resemblance between the tasteless pink slices served in restaurants and the real deal, fresh from the vine and...
Ok...so the snow's still on the ground in many areas and spring is yet to be sprung! But, be prepared and have this great recipe ready for when you need to have those pesky insects driven out of...
With the stresses of modern life, more people are trying to spend less time on the go and more time close to home. People are spending more time in their yards, relaxing by connecting with nature....
Here you will find out how to naturally relieve the suffering of poison ivy or poison oak. You will learn what makes these two plants cause allergic reactions as well as some sound advice on what...
This is a cheap ,quick , easy and green way to start your garden seeds indoors. Are you tried of winter? Are you ready for spring? This article is for you. If you have spring fever and can’t wait...
Cucumbers are the most tender plant in the squash family. Traditionally, there are two main types of cucumbers: greenhouse cucumbers and outdoor ones. The outdoor cucumbers are the traditional...
Do you love planting but you just don't want to work too hard? I know I do. Do you love sweet, delicious honeydew? Sounds great to me! This is even better: You can grow them at home by yourself!
Many apartment dwellers are taking up gardening, growing vegetables, herbs, flowers, and other plants on their patios, balconies, rooftops, or even inside their apartments. No matter how tiny your...
You have planted your organic vegetable garden and have done everything that you can to get started. The seeds have not started sprouting or your started seeds have not grown much if at all....
Every year, millions of old tires wind up in our landfills. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), at the end of 2003, the United States generated about 290 million scrap tires....
It is really not very difficult to become a plant collector. I actually turned into one virtually overnight after we moved into our new house. What exactly is a "plant collector"? ...
Greenhouse and nursery plant growers know the benefits of using shadecloth during the summer months to keep the heat and light intensity at a comfortable level for the plants that they grow. Shade...
This tube style hanging planter made from PVC pipe is a creative way to grow flowering plants, berry plants, lettuce, and herbs. If you have little garden space or are looking for unique ways to...
One of the easiest ways to garden is Container Gardening. There is nothing like growing your own strawberries. Store bought strawberries have no taste or sweetness compared to the mouth-watering...
Gardeners grow tomatoes for canning, cooking, salads, and sauces; they are high in vitamin C, Lycopen and Alkali. Add tomatoes to your diet to improve your health and well-being. Here are some...
I'm going to show you how to grow what is, quite possibly, the world's most popular herb: Basil. Basil is a key ingredient in the cuisines of many Southeast Asian countries, and of course Italy....
You can change the look and feel of your room by adding a few simple items and spending very little money.
Our farming ancestors became experts at predicting whether a bad winter was on its way. However, they could not even imagine the sophisticated means of weather forecasting that we have today. ...
If you have a fireplace, you have a tons of ashes. Well rather then just throwing them out, you can use them around the house, garden or if you live on a farm. There are many uses and let me...
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