"You may have a concrete idea of what a squirrel is and looks like but there are many distinct types of squirrels, with over 65 species that live in North America. The most common types of squirrels are tree squirrels, ground squirrels and flying squirrels. Here is what sets them apart." Comment from Birds and Blooms
Love the squirrels and would like to learn more about them.
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"Love birds and want to create a space for them to spend more time in your yard? A birdhouse will help entice feathered beauties to spend more time near your home. Along with making sure you're providing a bird-friendly backyard habitat, you'll want to hang your birdhouse in the optimal place and consider the best type of birdhouses to use. Here’s what you need to know about how to attract birds to a birdhouse in your yard." Comments from Better Homes and Gardens
Good information to know if you love the birds visiting your garden.
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"When it comes to growing healthy, vibrant and extremely productive pepper plants, pruning can play a big role in the overall success of your plants. Not only can pruning your pepper plants help improve the amount of air, water and sunlight they receive for strong growth – it can also boost pollination and yields." Comment from This Is My Garden
Great information to learn how to be a better gardener.
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"If you want a flower that can brighten up your landscape for almost the entire growing season, it’s hard to beat zinnias. Their colorful, daisy-like blooms are not only beautiful, they’re also incredibly easy to grow. Even better, with the slightest of care, you can keep them constantly flowering." Comment from This Is My Garden
When I am serious about gardening, I always plant zinnias all over. I love them! Easy to grow from seed.
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"There are so many beautiful flowers that you can grow in your garden and even more ways to arrange them. Choosing the right colors and blossoms for your flower bed can feel like a daunting task, though—especially if it's your first time really digging into gardening.
Of course, every flower bed will be different. Some will want to create a pollinator garden, while others may be more interested in nurturing blooms for homegrown bouquets. Whatever your personal preference, we've gathered 25 different flower bed ideas from the experts to help get you started." Comment from Martha Stewart.com
So many beautiful flower bed ideas to inspire us. Check it out!
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It is always good for a gardener to know the best plants for you to grow that matches your lifestyle. If you don't have enough time to take care of a high maintenance plant, you should not waste your money on a plant you don't have time for. However, there are plants that can tolerate neglect and those are you ones you should choose to grow.
The following video features perennials that can take the neglect. It concentrates on container plants, but generally applies to all gardening methods and provides lots of good information.
Check it out!
"Are you seeing yellow leaves on plants? Learn the proper way to water and fertilize your indoor plants to prevent yellow leaves." Comment from Birds and Blooms
Good information to know.
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Today I am sharing one of my favorite You Tube gardening channels. It is always inspirational and has awesome landscaping ideas.
The video I am sharing has 4 different ideas on how to use old containers in your garden.
Click here to go to the Refúgio Green video.
"African violets are long-lived plants that can grace houseplant collections for up to 50 years. However, repotting African violets (Saintpaulia ionantha) occasionally goes a long way toward keeping these plants healthy and blooming prolifically through the years. Signs that your violets need repotting include stunted growth, reduced flowering, pot-bound roots, and drooping leaves.
The following essential tips for repotting African violets will help you complete this task successfully so you can enjoy many more years with your plants."
Comments from Better Homes and Gardens
Know what plant needs are to stay healthy and beautiful.
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"If there is one task that gardeners often worry about more than any other in late winter, it’s trying to figure out when to start their tomato plants indoors from seed at just at the right time. Unfortunately, if you start your seeds indoors too early, it can create all kinds of issues.
Quite often, it forces gardeners to transplant their seedlings into larger containers. In addition, it becomes more and more difficult to get your plants the proper light, let alone find enough space indoors to keep the massive jungle of plants alive and well." Comment from This Is My Garden
It is important to know when to plant your seeds. I just plant them when I want to plant them, but don't always get good results.
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"Sometimes a houseplant starts to look a little leggy and sad and you want to rejuvenate it, or maybe you want to share a favorite plant with a friend. It’s simple to make more baby plants because many common plants are easy to grow from cuttings. When you take a cutting, you typically only need a few inches—or sometimes only one leaf—to create a whole new plant." Comment from Southern Living
In my opinion, this is one of the most satisfying ways to propagate plants. You can see the roots growing if they are in a clear container.
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Love spider plants! They love my part of the world.
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"Soaking seeds before planting them mimics the favorable growing conditions after a spring rain. Water wakes up many types of seeds and signals to them that it’s the right time to sprout. So do you need to soak seeds in water before starting them indoors or sowing in your garden? That depends on the type of seeds. Here’s what you need to know about which seeds to soak and how to try this technique correctly." Comment from Better Homes and Gardens
Great information I did not know! Very informative . . . check it out.
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"It seems almost impossible that a hummingbird could even exist. A bird no bigger than a large beetle, covered with feathers that glow and sparkle in the sun, it hovers on wings that beat more than 50 times per second, dancing in front of colorful flowers to sip sweet nectar. That would make it remarkable enough. But on top of that, some hummingbirds migrate long distances— hundreds of miles, or even thousands—leaving cold climates for the winter and returning in the spring. Read on for insights into how they accomplish these amazing travels." Comment from Birds and Blooms
The hummingbirds don't come to my part of the world, at least I have never seen them. I have even put out the feeders in the past. Very disappointing.
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"If you’re wondering whether it’s a good time to start your seeds inside or when you should put your plants in the ground, you’re in the right place.
With my seed starting calculator, you can quickly find the best time to sow seeds (indoors or outdoors) and transplant seedlings outside." Comment from Garden Betty
It is so much better to have this calendar than to guess!
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"Did you know that planting and growing marigolds with your tomato plants can be one of the best ways to keep your tomatoes healthy, happy, and most of all, incredibly productive?" Comment from This Is My Garden
Good information to know as a beginning gardener.
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