There are a great many reasons why you should consider growing borage in your garden. It is useful both while it is in growth, and as a crop for harvesting.
Don't let full time RVing keep you from gardening! Here are some ideas for growing herbs & plants while living in a camper or motorhome.
Want a garden that smells fantastic? Here are the top 22 wonderfully fragrant flowers every gardener should plant.
Dealing with drought conditions? These drought-tolerant ground covers can thrive in your yard with less water.
These hardy perennials can thrive in part sun, full sun or shade, high heat or freezing temperatures, and still bloom beautifully every year.
Install easy, outdoor string light poles over your patio or backyard fire pit to create beautiful ambiance! They're quick, inexpensive, and very simple!
Learn here how to make natural pesticides for gardens that can be used to combat bugs instead of using harmful chemical pesticides.
What to do with sage when you don't want your bountiful harvest to go to waste! There are so many ways that you an use it, as food and medicine!
What looks like a limitation is actually a blessing in disguise!
This list of low-maintenance plants for Florida gardens will help you make the most of your space. Citrus plants to attracting butterflies
Cottage gardens are intentionally casual. Go big on color, but light on labor with this classic, informal garden style.
Tips for growing your own loofahs! This spring plant luffa in your garden and have homegrown sponges by the end of summer.
A no-till garden is a method of gardening that does away with the traditional use of tilling to prepare the soil. In no-till gardens, the soil is not dug up and turned to prepare for planting. Instead, organic components like compost and animal fertilizers are layered over the soil to create a rich, nutrient-heavy base in which to plant seeds and starters.
Here are 37 small garden ideas to redesign your outdoor space:
Fight garden pests naturally! DIY homemade bug spray for vegetable plants with peppermint oil. Simple recipe & organic methods for a bug-free harvest!
Small backyard garden tips. Use containers or the square foot gardening method. Square foot garden spacing and ideas for small space gardening
4 simple ways to arrange flowers and plants in your garden to get that beautiful layered look that you want... even if you're a beginner!
Looking for a project this Labor Day? We took 3 days to transform our side yard, add a pathway, disguise ugly utilities, and fence off a neglected part of our backyard. It's not maintenance free and looks better than ever- get the details on the blog!
Learn how to build super easy, fast, and attractive raised garden beds! This is a 30-minute DIY project & is perfect for growing your own vegetable garden!
These 9 pest fighting plants are perfect if you are constantly fighting the bugs that ruin gardens for many people each year.
Is there anything lovelier than a shade garden on a warm day? It's hard to beat!
Love the idea of fresh, homegrown herbs but don't have much time for gardening? These delicious perennial herbs will come back reliably year after year. Even if you don't have a dedicated veggie patch or
'No Dig’ gardening, the ingenious, increasingly popular method pioneered by Englishman Charles Dowding, lets you make the most of your vegetable garden—without spending all your time weeding.
Bring the charm of the Mediterranean to your backyard with our mediterranean garden ideas. Explore lush plants, colors, and rustic elements for a serene oasis.
When talking with a new client, landscaping for privacy is at the top of most people’s wish list. When it comes to gardens, people want their privacy!
Heavy clay soil can be frustrating. Follow this 6-step plan to improve soil so you can garden with ease and grow crops that thrive.
NOTE: This article on amending terrible soil has been updated. It was first written when we lived in hot, arid climate with sandy, rocky soil, so parts will reflect this. We have since moved to N. Idaho, where the soil is wet clay—-completely different. BUT the concepts are pretty much the same for
Wondering when to plant wildflowers? I wouldn't blame you! Wildflowers are one of the best-known, best-loved flowers around. They have a way about them, simply by just being free and easy. If you want to try to contain them, I've got all the tips you need to grow wildflowers successfully.
Come learn how to grow, harvest, cure, and store garlic, and the difference between softneck and hardneck garlic.
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NOTE: This article is about 20 of my favorite medicinal healing herbs to grow in most garden areas and types of soil. There are 100’s more, though, that I just couldn’t include because of space. Enjoy this rundown of 20 of my favorites. Have you ever wondered which medicinal herbs are the best on
I am so excited to start doing DIY projects to go in our outdoor spaces for the season! I had the idea to create a cottage garden obelisk for our garden and Jose was kind enough to build one for me! While we have many structural supports for our garden plants, an obelisk is one that I have been wanting to add, as I love their unique shape so much! A garden obelisk is a tall structure with a pyramid-like shape used as a decor and also plant support. An obelisk can vary in style but each has a common
Create an all-season perennial garden so that the blooms just keep on blooming! Enjoy three or four seasons of color and beauty throughout your yard by following our easy guide.
Cat repellent plants that cats hate really can stop pesky cats from : Pooping on gardens Digging up beds Digging in potted plants Squashing flowers & vegetables AND attacking birds!! Some plants can even keep
Looking for an organic pest control spray to ditch the icky pesticide chemicals? This spray uses simple ingredients you already have in your kitchen.
Vertical vegetable gardening saves space, helps avoid pests and disease, makes harvesting easier, and adds beauty to your garden.
Planting perennials in the fall is a simple way to enjoy a larger, more stunning garden for longer. Benefit from a colorful and vibrant garden all year.
When it comes to having a herb garden, there's really nothing more satisfying than picking your very own fresh herbs for that night's dish! These herbs that grow together can be planted in just one pot or directly in your herb garden outdoors for a full, healthy harvest in no time! These herbs not only enjoy each other's company, but also feed off of each other by exchanging important nutrients and therefore, making sure your harvest is plentiful! Herbs that grow together stay together! Herbs That Grow Together A rule of thumb when planting any herb or vegetable together, is
Learn how to grow ranunculus (even if you live in a hot summer climate like the low desert of Arizona) with these 5 tips.
Never heard of borage plant? You're not alone. Here are some terrific reasons to consider welcoming this easy-to-grow plant with lovely edible star-shaped flowers into your garden! Read on to learn about excellent borage uses
