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Many of us enjoy and use our outdoor spaces as much as our indoor spaces. These tutorials can help you with planting and upkeeping your own home landscape.
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Essential Gardening Tools You Can Buy On Amazon
You need the right tool for the job! Gardening is no different. Here are the best gardening tools I use which you can …
The Best Tips for Growing Your Own Balcony Garden
Balcony gardening is all the rage right now, especially for apartment dwellers living in the big cities. It's really no …
In-Depth Guide to Soil Amendments
Soil amendments, or soil conditioners, play an important role in the health and growth rate of plants. Before you can …
Merry Christmas! Take A Tour Of My Container Plants In The Desert.
2018 is winding down and I always like to do an easy post to wrap up the year. Let's put a bow on it, sit back and toast …
5 Most Common Gardening Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Gardening seems like an easy job in the beginning – you only need to know how to dig a hole, turn on a hose and snip …
Add A Pop Of Pizazz To Your Garden With Chartreuse Foliage Plants
We love chartreuse foliage plants and flowers because they combine oh so well with all other colors and really get our …
Tips For Getting The Most Bang For Your Buck From A Small Vegetable Garden
Written By Drew Housman Living in New York City, I’m often disappointed in the quality of products offered at the …
How To Successfully Plant Shrubs In The Garden
Shrubs are the backbone of any garden. They provide architectural interest, substance, texture and color as well …
How To Successfully Plant Perennials
Perennials can provide quite the show and add color as well as form and texture to the garden. Most of them bloom part …
9 Ideas On How To Nourish Your Soil Naturally
Soil needs nourishing. Here are 9 ideas on how to nourish your soil naturally. Some of them you might already have in …
Sharing Plans For My New Desert Garden
Oh my goodness, it's time to plan another garden. And this isn't just any garden, it's my new garden in the desert. It's …
7 Ways You Can Increase Curb Appeal and Home Sales
This post, written by Bobbi Peterson, especially interested me because I just moved from California to Arizona and sold …
Check It Out! A Tour Of My New Garden In The Desert
Hi there and a big welcome. I'm thrilled to be taking you on a tour of my new garden in the desert, the Sonoran …
Best Flowers for a Peace Garden
You all know how I love flowers, just like you do! Â Peace gardens have always fascinated me so I'm happy to share this …
Maintaining A Gravel Landscape
After a few years, it was time to replenish the gravel landscaping in my front yard. Gravel landscaping is easy …
7 Things To Think About When Planning A Garden
 After 20 years of professionally designing and maintaining gardens, I have some things to share with you about …
How Do I Prep the Soil for a Succulent Garden?
This question came from a youtube viewer who asked: can you do a video about how you did the soil prep for your …
My Favorite Soil Amendment: Worm Castings
Earthworm castings (aka worm manure) are a great way to naturally condition the soil. We take vitamins, minerals, pills, …
A Planter for The Garden Created From Rock
Create a rustic, naturalistic planter for your garden I love container gardening and have quite a few pots made from …
What To Do In A Drought With A Non-Drought Tolerant Garden
Yes, it's true, everything you've heard is spot on. California is in the throes of a drought. Holey Moley, it's dry! My …