"Here is a detailed look at three of the very best marigolds you can plant this year to enjoy huge color, strong performance, and big benefits in your flowerbeds and garden." Comment from This Is My Garden
I love them all!
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"Whether you’re starting seeds indoors or in the garden, there are at least a few on this list that you need to get started now for a successful growing season." Comment from Rural Sprout
I have seeds bought last year that were never started. I'm a bad gardener since JR passed away two decades ago and I keep saying I'm going to get myself together. Maybe this year is the year. I certainly miss it.
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"January and February may not necessarily be the months when we enjoy the fruits of our labor, but that doesn’t mean we can’t use them as stepping stones to set our gardens up for success for the growing season to come.
Mid-to-late January and all of February are when I do a significant part of my pruning for the year, since I leave most of my perennials and shrubs in place during the fall season." Comment from Rural Sprout
Following the gardening rules is the best practice, but you must learn them first. I'm a bad gardener and don't follow rules, but I'm learning now.
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"January is the middle of winter, but no matter where you live, there are a few gardening tasks to be done this month. For gardeners in warmer climates, there are hands-on tasks to do outdoors, while in the northern part of the country, the focus is on planning, organizing, and prepping indoors." Comment from Better Homes and Gardens
It is good to know what you need to do in January. Our gardens in different parts of the world need different care.
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"Here are the best tips and advice from experts on which plants to bring indoors and how to best care for them." Comment from Real Simple
Even in Central Florida, zone 9b, we have to be up on what to do to keep our plants safe from frost.
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"Looking for a few simple secrets to keep your marigolds blooming like crazy this year from spring all the way into late fall?" Comment from Old World Garden Farms
Marigolds are one of my favorite plants. Learning new secrets is always a good thing
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"A plain tree stump can be given renewed purpose as a one-of-a-kind lawn ornament, piece of furniture, or work of art.
So when life hands you a tree stump, it can be an excellent opportunity to let your creativity blossom. Here are 10 fantastic ideas for making an ordinary tree stump into something incredible." Comment from Rural Sprout
This article is so important to me since Hurricane Irma created several tree stumps on my property, including one tree that fell on my house. I look forward to give them a new purpose.
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"Looking to build the perfect backyard fire pit that looks great, works great – and can last for years and years without worry – all without costing a small fortune to create? And even better, one you can cook all kinds of incredible meals on? Then today’s article (and video) is just for you!" Comment from Old World Garden Farms
There is nothing like relaxing outside by a fire pit on a chilly night. We used to do it all the time and could wash away the stress of an awful day.
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"Thriving indoor plants create a refreshing ambiance in your home, any time of the year. Houseplants with large leaves offer high impact with minimal effort, making it easy to add a pop of green to every room. Here are our top picks for easy-care indoor houseplants with large leaves that really know how to bring the drama." Comment from Birds and Blooms
These houseplants can bring a tropical look to your home.
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"A house with great curb appeal can turn heads - but yours can, too, with these smart ideas for landscaping your front yard and around your porch." Comment from Family Handyman
It is always a good idea to look at beautifully landscaped yards to get inspiration and ideas to use for your yard.
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"As the threat of frost approaches, do you still have a few tomato plants hanging on? Rather than waiting for all those green tomatoes to ripen outdoors, bring them inside! Fully developed green tomatoes can be ripened indoors with no difference in quality, taste, or texture from vine-ripened tomatoes." Comment from Garden Betty
Better to bring them indoors instead of leaving them on the plant to die.
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"Did you know that one of the easiest, safest and most economical ways to eliminate flowerbed weeds in – and keep your beds beautiful at the same time is with cardboard?
It’s true! When used correctly, not only can cardboard be an effective and inexpensive weed blocker – it can also help hold in moisture for your plants, regulate soil temperature – and even add organic matter back to your soil as it breaks down.
But the key to success when using cardboard in your flowerbeds is to know to use it correctly. That means not only keeping it under a layer of traditional mulch to still keep your beds looking great – but also knowing which cardboard products you can use safely!" Comment from This Is My Garden
I am currently collecting cardboard and have the landscaping fabric to top it to control weeds.
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"Indoor plants are easiest to propagate when they’re actively growing in spring or summer. But if you’re looking for a fun winter project or need to salvage a broken stem or fading plant, you can potentially propagate houseplants in winter, too.
In this guide, you’ll discover 8 of the easiest houseplants to propagate during the winter months, plus a list of plants that are not good candidates for winter propagation because they don’t root well at this time of the year." Comment from Better Homes and Gardens
I have propagated plants all year long with great success.
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"Looking for a few simple, easy, and all-natural methods to get rid of aphids on your houseplants?" Comment from This Is My Garden
Aphids can be very pesky.
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"Did you know that you can start and grow your own incredible geranium plants from seed – and never have to worry about buying these attractive but often quite expensive flowering beauties again?" Comment from This Is My Garden
This plant is one I have never grown before, but would love to. Starting from seed is the best way to have enough plants without spending a lot of money.
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"I’ve gathered a list of the best seed catalogs you can order from this year (updated for the 2026 growing season). While all of these companies have online stores for easy shopping, the recommendations below, in particular, still offer print catalogs that promise to brighten up your mailbox all winter long." Comment from Garden Betty
Always look forward to receiving my seed catalogs.
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