Easy gardening tips for the beginning to experienced gardener: vegetable gardening, flower gardening, birds and butterflies, DIY garden crafts, fairy gardens, and more.
Bright pink hollyhocks growing in a field
Can I Transplant Hollyhocks? Many people wonder if they can transplant hollyhocks. Hollyhocks are beautiful, old-fashioned summer annual (or perennial, depending on the variety) flowers that are easy to grow under the right conditions. They are also a favorite flower of hummingbirds and butterflies. If you want to get a head start on…
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Orange daylilies bloom in a field
Q: My daylilies are finished blooming for the summer. The leaves are dried up. I am wondering if I can cut the plants back. They are dead looking and need to be thinned out also. When is the best time to cut back and divide them? We are suffering a severe drought at this time…
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Easy DIY plant marker made of concrete for your herb garden.
Home decor is not limited to your home, why not decorate your garden too? These DIY plant markers are fun to make and are a great way to not only label your plants but decorate your garden too. Chalkboard Paint Plant Markers These plant markers just take a few minutes to make and…
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Easy tips for transplanting and dividing irises and iris bulbs.
Transplanting Iris Bulbs I love irises. They come in many stunning colors (purple, blue, white, and yellow), and I enjoy watching them bloom every spring. When I see them coming into bloom I know that spring is really here to stay, and not just teasing us like when the daffodils start blooming. If…
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Easy natural fertilizers to make for your houseplants and indoor plants.
Natural Indoor Plant Fertilizer Plants benefit from natural fertilizers. There are many different household items that you can use as a natural plant fertilizer. It’s best not to try these recipes for homemade plant food all at one time, try one the first month and another the next month, and compare your results to see…
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