Wednesday, March 29, 2017

Trellised Containers for Inspiration



I am so inspired by these photos of large container plantings with trellises for support and I thought I would share it here even though I don't have a photo source.

The photo was shared in a Facebook Gardening Group, A Not So Secret Garden that is packed with awesome ideas and inspiration.

What I love about these containers other than being so functional is the beauty of all the colors.  Check out the peppers!  They sure do look happy . . . so does the tomato plant.

I can't wait to put some of the containers together for our carport jungle . . . great way to start the spring season!



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Thursday, March 23, 2017

DIY Hypertufa Plant Containers



Spring's arrival brought ideas for all types of garden projects.  

Hypertufa containers is something I never experimented with, even though I loved my concrete DIY projects.  Since my emphasis is going to be container gardening this year, this is a project I am going to try.

Click here if you would also like to get inspired to make your own containers . . . The Empress of Dirt will guide the way for you!

Click here for another article from The World of Succulents on hypertufa containers.



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Tuesday, March 21, 2017

DIY Concrete Garden Hands





Love this unusual concrete garden hands container!  

I'm always looking for unique containers I can make myself, especially those made with concrete :)

Click here for the tutorial.




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Wednesday, March 15, 2017

Awesome container gardening idea




Since container gardening is my preferred method of gardening, I'm always looking for new ideas.

Garden Lovers Club has an article on container planting that includes a video that includes a great method of assembling a large container planting.  

Click here to go to the article.




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Friday, February 17, 2017

Crotons - What You Need to Know



Crotons are colorful and showy in the landscape.  They can be grown in containers as in the photo from my garden, or grown as a shrub (great for hedges).  There are various varieties that can all bring a tropical, colorful look in the garden.

If you are interested in growing these beauties in your garden, click here for an excellent article on crotons.



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Wednesday, February 8, 2017

Make and Use Leaf Mold in Your Garden


Rake them leaves up, store in a large black garbage bag and let sit in a designated area of your yard.  It is that easy to make leaf mold.  My hibiscus and other acid-loving plants loved the addition of leaf mold in their containers or as mulch in a garden bed.

Check out this article on leaf mold for everything you need to know about using leaf mold in your garden.



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Friday, August 26, 2016

Stump Removal Trick




Neglect has turned our paradise into a forest.  It is in dire need of cutting all those trees down!

Stump removal has always been a problem for me.  Since I am very aware of the ecosystem that exists on our property and all the lovely animals and creatures who love to visit, I am very leary of using kerosene.  This trick using epsom salt from Plant Care Today is the solution to my problem!

Click here to go to the article.




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Monday, August 1, 2016

Soil For Raised Beds




Do you want to create raised beds in your garden, but not sure what type of soil is appropriate to use?

Click here to go to an informative article on soil for raised beds.



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Sunday, July 31, 2016

Guide to Pruning





Pruning is a very important step in garden maintenance.

Click here to go to an article on what to prune and when.





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Monday, July 25, 2016

Growing Garlic Indoors






If you cook with garlic as much as we do, you may be interested in growing your own.  

I've tried before with no success, but I learned of a few things I did wrong from this article about growing garlic indoors.


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