Creative Gardening

Can you feel it? Spring is in the air, and depending on what part of the country you’re in, you might even be seeing the beginnings of the bloom of your spring garden. While...

You don't need a large yard to start your dream garden. There are many cases where small yards, patios, and balconies provide just enough space for a decent garden. All you need is adequate...

We've always heard that manure is an essential ingredient to any healthy garden, but do you really know all of the benefits that come from it? That's where we at come into play. We've...

Building a garden trellis for your vegetables Gardening is such a soothing activity, which is why I try to get my hands in some dirt every chance I get. Being rewarded with the taste and...

Gardeners are nothing without their potting benches. These wooden structures allow them to gather up their tools and materials in one place. While you can buy this type of workstation from any garden nursery,...

Photo by Phil Houston In an earlier post, I looked at getting creative with gardening design. A large part of being creative is finding inspiration. An interesting place to find inspiration is in nature photography....

Fall has arrived and the leaves are putting on their annual multiple color show. It is breathtaking to see the leaves change and dazzle us all with their amazing glory. It’s not enough to...

Herbs are so important to our well-being in so many ways. The health benefits are astounding, but their unique smell and beauty should be displayed for all to enjoy. Finding creative planters to show...

Colorful flowers creeping from a hanging baskets is an excellent way to add beauty, texture, and drama to a front porch, deck, gazebo and even a small apartment balcony. They can also add a...

If you are looking for a new way to propagate seeds in your garden, it is best to create seed bombs. Seed bombs, which are also commonly referred to as seed balls, help your...

If there is one thing a four leaf clover is known for, it is giving those who find it good luck and fortune. However, because they are so special, it is super hard to...

When the spring rolls around and it’s time to begin gardening again, you want to make sure that all of your essentials are in top shape. This includes pots. They typically build up residue...

Do you have vines growing all over your garden? If so, why not build your own garden tuteur, so that you can control this problem? That's right, a tuteur gives your vines a structure that it...

Homemade soil-less potting mix is an effective and cheaper alternative to the regular garden soil you'd buy at the store. In fact, it's actually better than those other kinds of soil because it isn't...

Are you getting ready to pack up your life and move to a brand new location? If so, you're probably wondering what to do with all of your plants. You don't want to toss...

  If you're an urban gardener, there's a good chance you've worked with a straw bale garden before. This is a growing fad in our society, thanks to its way of raising plants that are removed...