Use "Pooper Scooper" in the Garden
I have a passion for gardening, but am always frustrated that garden accessories, like good tools, are so expensive. The other day I was planting some herb seeds and trying hard to get out all the small rocks out of the dirt.
A nice person asked me to send these two pictures in so people could see the difference from our side of the path and the other side of the green belt. This path runs through from our block to the school.
Use Dental Plackers As Plant Markers
Reuse dental plackers as name tags in seeding containers in your garden. They are easy to write on with a marker and already have a point so you can stick them in the soil in your containers. As your seedlings spring up you will know exactly what is in each container.
My shed is saying "Hello" to all gardeners throughout the world.
We can go for months without seeing any chameleons in our garden. This little guy was walking across the grass when our dogs spotted him, He stood his ground and hissed at them. You can see just how small he is compared to my husband's finger.
Garden: My Sister's Garden (Lodi, CA)
My favorite place to be is in my sister's garden at her house in Lodi, California. She is an amazing gardener, and has worked very hard creating her raised beds surrounding her beautiful fountain, with brick and gravel walkways.
Don't throw away your old garden hoses there are many uses for them. Cut chunks to use around trees when keeping them from leaning, just run wire or rope through the hose and tie to a stake in the ground.
Choosing the Right Worms for a Worm Farm
I am starting a worm farm, but I can't find the worms they say I need. The ones I need are not nightcrawlers or red wigglers. I am looking for another type more suited to Newfoundland, Canada. Thanks.
As a Chia alternative, miniature plant heads can be made for much less. You'll substitute the clay head for a nylon ball of soil, and grass will serve to replace the chia plants, but it'll get the same amount of smiles.
Dirty fish tank water makes great plant food. Instead of pouring all those great nutrients down the drain use it to make your plants look great.
15 Ways To Use Old Phone Books In The Garden
More than 500 million phone books are distributed in the United States every year. Unfortunately, only a fraction of them ever see the inside of a recycling bin. Like newsprint, there are a number of ways to reuse phone books in the garden.
Get Craft Supplies From Your Garden
Make Crafts with Garden Litter: Why not use garden twigs and other litter to make some nature crafts. It's a free resource and what's more, you can create some really unusual designs for the home - a great way to bring the outdoors into your living area!
Use Recycled Bed Springs in the Garden
I really recycle, and that includes taking old furniture apart so I can use the parts. I like getting the springs out of old box mattresses, couches and easy chairs, because I can use them for several years to protect seedlings in the garden, and/or make trellises.
Here in Florida, we have what we call Spanish moss, which is considered to be of the pineapple family. This moss can be used in flowers in potting arrangements. I use it to cover delicate plants and flowers in my yard, to protect them from the freeze.
Holiday Gifts Ideas for Every Gardener
Gardeners are a varied lot. Some prefer growing flowers and herbs and others prefer growing vegetables. Some follow detailed plans, while others prefer to "let the seeds fall where they may." If you have gardeners on your holiday gift list this year, consider giving them a gift based on their personal gardening style
Can you please tell me where to find a picture of the life cycle of petunias? Please.
The seed that started this plant was dropped in front of our hay rake and started growing. It climbed up our rose and grew quite large! You can see a small gourd growing if you look closely!
Wild mushroom or Toadstool I can just imagine a little Fairy sticking her head out to peek at me!
Removing Vine Tendrils From Brick Walls
I removed vines from the brick of my house. How do I clean the brick now, since I still have the little "fingers" holding onto my brick?
Coleus leaves come in a variety of striking colours and go very well with colourful annuals.
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The concept of the trellis is simple - plants grab on and plants climb up. Whether you are using one for, the humble trellis is one of the most versatile structures that you can have in your garden.
Nine Ways To Use Sawdust In Your Garden
Sawdust is inexpensive, readily available, and has many practical uses in the garden. It often gets a bad rap for "stealing" nitrogen from growing plants, but when used properly it can actually support the growth of your plants by helping to improve your soil.
The Downsides of Using Dyed Wood Mulch
In recent years, the use of dyed wood mulch has become more and more popular with homeowners. It's often used to create eye-catching walkways, colorful backdrops for ornamental plants, or to add visual interest to otherwise barren parts of the landscape.
Inexpensive Stepping Stones in 10 Easy Steps
Stepping stones are an easy way to add functional creativity to your garden. Here's a simple and inexpensive way to make your own in just 10 easy steps.
