Easy gardening tips for the beginning to experienced gardener: vegetable gardening, flower gardening, birds and butterflies, DIY garden crafts, fairy gardens, and more.
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Fall is one of my favorite times in the garden. The flowers are winding down, the air is cooler, and there’s finally a little more time to look around and decide what actually needs to be done before winter. But there’s one thing I try not to do during fall garden cleanup: cut everything back…
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Not sure what to do with your perennial garden in fall? These simple garden tasks will help you clean up without overdoing it, protect your plants through winter, support wildlife, and set your garden up for beautiful blooms next year.
There’s something about the garden in early fall that makes me want to slow down a little. The flowers may not be quite as abundant as they were in midsummer, but there is still plenty to do. And this is one of those times when a little garden cleanup can make a big difference next…
Read More Fall Perennial Garden Checklist: 10 Things to Do Before Winter
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If you’re a fan of rhubarb, you may be wondering how to divide this perennial plant. Dividing rhubarb is a great way to propagate the plant and ensure that it continues to thrive in your garden. The process is relatively simple, but it’s important to do it correctly to avoid damaging the plant. …
Read More When and How to Divide Rhubarb Plants
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Are you looking to fertilize your hostas and wondering where to start? Hostas are beautiful and easy-to-grow plants that can thrive in a wide range of soil conditions. However, to keep them healthy and looking their best, you need to fertilize them regularly. I’ll guide you through the process of fertilizing your hostas, from choosing…
Read More When and How to Feed Your Hostas
Don't let those dried coneflower heads go to waste! Learn when to harvest coneflower seeds, how to remove them from the flower heads, and the best way to store them for next year. A simple way to grow more cottage garden flowers and fill your butterfly garden with blooms.
Coneflowers are one of those flowers I always want more of in the garden. They come back year after year, attract butterflies and pollinators, and look beautiful mixed in with other cottage garden flowers. And if you already have coneflowers growing in your garden, you don’t have to buy new plants every year. You can…
Read More How to Collect Coneflower Seeds for Next Year’s Garden