Here are 6 Items from Your Spice Rack You Can Use in Your Garden for pest control, natural weed killer, and more. Give them a try in your garden this year! Now that gardening season is here, you might be looking for ways to make it your best garden ever. Whether you are looking for […]
How to Start Square Foot Gardening
Have you ever wanted to grow a large vegetable garden but don’t necessarily have acres of land to work with? Most gardeners don’t know that you can grow a ton of veggies in a small amount of space using the Square Foot Gardening method. This method is one of the easiest ways to grow an herb and […]
What You Need to Raise Chickens
Thinking about raising chickens in your yard? This helpful list of What You Need to Raise Chickens includes essential items to buy before getting started. I never thought we would be a family to raise chickens. Little did I know how therapeutic and rewarding it would be. Every time we watch our chickens do what […]
Ways To Mark Your Square Foot Garden
Get a jumpstart on your garden planning this year with these Ways to Mark Your Square Foot Garden. They include great plant marking and garden design ideas! Square foot gardens are one of my favorite ways to make use of small spaces to yield huge results. I also love that I can really focus my […]
10 Unique DIY House Number Tutorials
I love the idea of these DIY House Number Tutorials. They are just too fun and cute to help show people the way to your home. Gone are the boring peel and stick numbers on your porch. Instead, you can add some of these super fun DIY options to your yard or entryway instead! Dress […]
15 DIY Fire Pits You Can Build
Bonfires and lazy evenings outdoors are much more fun with these DIY Fire Pits! A few simple supplies and a couple of hours are all you need to create a fire pit in your backyard that will add to countless hours of fun with you friends and family. The focus of this list is mostly […]
Garden Art Ideas Using Recycled Materials
I am always looking for some fun garden art projects and these using recycled materials are some of my favorites. When seasons begin to change and the garden doesn’t look as pretty with blooms everywhere, bringing out these garden art ideas is a great way to keep the beauty in your garden year round. These […]
How To Store Flower Bulbs Before Planting
Here are a few helpful tips on How to Store Flower Bulbs Before Planting. These tips will help prevent rot and mold that will damage the bulbs. For any gardener, flower bulbs are a must to create a beautiful display. The ease of planting once and then watching those bulbs bloom each year is a wonder […]
Tips For Growing Hyacinths
Hyacinths are often known for their tall, colorful blooms. They are one of the most recognizable flowers in gardens worldwide. With beautiful blooms and a pleasant fragrance, they are sure to be a favorite in your garden this year. As a perennial, the hyacinth flower is one that many gardeners love as a base in […]
Tips For Growing Irises
Irises are a widely popular flower to grow in flower gardens. These Tips for Growing Irises will show you how to plant, grow, and maintain this beautiful flower. Irises are by far some of the most iconic flowers to plant in your garden. With delicate blooms and various shades available, they are something everyone can enjoy. While […]
How to Use Fall Leaves for Mulch
Looking for something practical to do with all of those leaves covering your lawn? These tips on How to Use Fall Leaves for Mulch will show you all of the ways fallen leaves can be used to protect plants and landscape your yard. Fall has arrived, and as it makes its way through it no […]
6 Crops That Will Grow Well into Fall
Here are 6 Crops That Will Grow Well into Fall. With these crops, you can enjoy fresh produce long after the summer ends and cooler temperatures set in. After cleaning out your summer garden, give these plants a try this fall! You may have enjoyed a spring garden and of course a flourishing summer garden. But […]
How to Clear Your Garden for Fall
Fall is the ideal time to clean out your gardening beds and prepare them for the cold months ahead. To do so, use these tips on How to Clear Your Garden for Fall. This is a great way to ensure that the soil is ready for planting in the spring. It seems like just yesterday we […]
Tips for Planting Tulip Bulbs
Tulip bulbs are always on my shopping list for my flower garden. Tulips are a classic symbol of spring and a favorite choice for almost every gardener. Since these are some of the most popular flowers to grow, everyone is looking for Tips for Planting Tulips Bulbs to make them grow beautifully. Tulip flowers come in a […]
Tips For Growing Crocus Plants
As you plan your flower garden, you are likely considering planting the popular crocus plant. Since these are some of the first to bloom each spring, we have some great tips for you to make these beautiful flowers grow better and more beautifully in your flower garden. The crocus is a hardy and beautiful flower that are […]
Best Flower Bulbs To Plant This Fall
Flower bulbs that are planted in the Fall to bloom in the spring are among the most popular plants you will find. There are countless options out there and picking your favorites to use in your yard is not always easy. There are so many colors and variations to choose from. We have some tips […]
How to Extend Gardening with Cold Frames and Cloches
Just because the weather is colder doesn’t mean we have to stop gardening. Find out how to extend gardening with cold frames, cloches, row covers, and portable greenhouses. In Northern Nevada, we have a very short growing season. Our last frost is usually in June and our first frost is often in September. What is […]
How to Make DIY Seed Bombs – Recipe and Tutorial
These fun DIY seed bombs are a fantastic favor for weddings, baby showers, farm or garden themed birthdays, or just a fun hands on project for you and the kids. You can make seed bombs with just about any scrap paper from newspaper to colored card stock, making them easy to customize to your desired colors. […]
How to Make an Oriole Bird Feeder
You can attract beautiful orioles to your yard with this easy DIY Oriole Feeder. All you need is an orange and a few other simple materials. Orioles are a bright and colorful bird known for their vibrant orange chest and love of sweet treats! If you want to attract orioles to your yard but aren’t […]
Tips for Growing Fabulous Ferns
One of the wonderful things about ferns is they can be grown both indoors and outdoors. If you live where the growing season is short, growing ferns in containers that can be brought indoors for the winter months is ideal. Ferns can be a tad finicky, but once you know some key tips and tricks […]