Tips for Designing a Nature-Inspired Garden That Looks Beautiful Year Round

 

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"Maybe you're thinking about replacing some lawn with something more sustainable. Perhaps you have a shady spot where nothing grows. Or you may be looking to create more habitat for wildlife such as birds and butterflies. A natural garden or landscape is an increasingly popular solution for all of these situations, but perhaps you're worried it will look too weedy or messy. Here are five design tips that will help you create a space that appeals to both people and wildlife."  Comment from Better Homes and Gardens

Click here to go to the Better Homes and Gardens article for some great advise.

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How To Plant & Grow Hanging Baskets From Seed

 

Photo source:  Old World Garden Farms

"We use a lot of hanging baskets all over the farm - and because of that, we started growing all of ours directly from seed.  And one thing we have found out is that not only is growing all of ours directly from seed.  And one thing we have found out is that not only  is growing from seed easy and cost effective, it also allows us to start and grow all kinds of amazing and unique plants from seed that we could never find at local stores."  Comment from Old World Garden Farms

Excellent article, very detailed and informative . . . check it out!  I plan on learning from their experience.

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Small Patio Ideas That Level Up Your Outdoor Space

 

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"If you have a small patio, you might be tempted to skip decorative elements and stick to the essentials. But these small patio ideas can significantly impact even the tiniest spaces. With the right know-how, you can transform your petite patio into a dreamy getaway.

Sometimes all it takes is placing furniture in a space-maximizing arrangement or the clever use of color to help a patio feel larger. Read on to create your tiny backyard oasis."  Comment from Better Homes and Gardens

Great ideas and I love all of them!  

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March Gardening Jobs

 

Photo source:  Rural Sprout

In my part of the world, March brings the excitement that Spring has arrived.   The trees come alive with squirrels running around and birds singing their happy tunes.  It is a happy time of the year for me.  

This article from Rural Sprout leads us to the jobs that need to be done in the garden.

Happy gardening!

https://www.ruralsprout.com/march-gardening-jobs/

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Ways to Reuse Nursery Pots

 

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"Nursery pots are incredibly useful. With a little creativity and just the tiniest bit of hoarding, you may find yourself grateful for that growing stack in the corner of the basement.

Here are some of my favorite ways to reuse nursery pots around the garden and home. Grab your stash, and let’s put those pots to work."

Comments from Rural Sprout


Since I am a hoarder, I never throw away nursery pots. I have used them in many ways, but these articles gave me more ideas. 

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MORE IDEAS!

Check out this post for some garden design inspiration using your nursery pots.

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