OK, so we moved into a house that had a very large garden plot (40X60 ft) and a smaller garden plot. We've had a lot of life going on (new kids, new jobs..ya know..life) and haven't had the time to maintain both beds. We lived here for 2 years and each y
How to start a container garden Step 1: Choose a space for your garden When choosing a location for your container garden, it’s important to have the right temperature and light for your plants. Some plants flourish more when they’re in a relatively hot and sunny space, while others gro...
Growing cannabis plants is actually pretty straightforward, and almost anyone with a few extra minutes a day and a spare closet or a garden in the backyard can grow their own professional-quality buds at home. What does a cannabis plant need to thrive?
When planning a garden, you have to be willing to commit the time to maintain it. Your garden will be like a pet, except instead of the joy you get from owning and taking care of a pet, you will receive delicious food in return. I am sure we all have busy lives, so this Instruct...
Cutting garden: a garden filled with flowers grown to be cut and arranged Container garden: a garden built above the ground in containers Succulent garden: a low water-use garden that features succulents, cacti, and rocks Moon garden: to be enjoyed after-hours, a garden that blooms at night...
Have some more time to invest in creating perfectly flat flowers? Try a flower press – easy to make and use. Flowers are ready to be used after 24 hours in the press. Supplies: 2 7” x 7” wood squares Scrap cardboard Four screws, washers, wing nuts ...
Cost-Effective:Making your own birdhouse can be more affordable than buying a pre-made one. You can use recycled or inexpensive materials and tailor it to your specific needs. Building a DIY birdhouse is not only beneficial for the birds but also for you and your garden. It's a simple,...
Step 3: The Garden Plot and Final Details I sketched (on the cardboard) a quick rectangle about the size of how big I wanted the garden plot to be, put a thin layer of foam glue on top, and sprinkled clean dirt on top. I then took a plastic flower wreath that was hanging in my...
They take about 120 to 170 days to reach harvest. Long-season leeks are usually planted in spring and are harvested from late summer through the winter. Mature leeks are frost-tolerant. They can be stored in the garden through the winter under heavy mulch. They also store well in a root...
Place clear plastic sheeting over the area for several months to solarize weeds and seeds. Lay down layers of newspaper or cardboard and cover with 6 inches of mulch. Hoe or till the area, removing as much of the weeds and their roots as possible. (Note: this method may also bring new...