Are you looking for the perfect gardening tools to make your container garden thrive? Look no further! I’ve compiled a list of the most essential tools you need to grow the container garden of your dreams. From watering cans and trowels to gloves and shears, everything I recommend here is practical and affordable. I also…
Have you ever seen sugary violet flowers sparkling on top of a cake? Or had warm, savory, stuffed squash flowers as an appetizer? Those are two of the most well-known edible flowers, but there are so many more, and you can grow them in your container garden! Edible flowers are a great addition to many…
Drying your own herbs at home Nothing beats walking out to your patio garden that’s filled with fresh herbs and snipping some off to use in a meal! However, if you live in an area that gets so cold your plants will die overwinter, make sure you are ready to dry your herbs for storage….
How to attract dragonflies There’s just something mystical about seeing a dragonfly dart in front of you, land briefly on a nearby plant, flick its iridescent wings and then zip away. They’re so fast you almost don’t have time to focus your eyes on them before they disappear. If you want more of that magic…
Gardening is almost never “one and done” or “plant it and forget it.” If you want to have a great harvest, you need to learn about the three essential nutrients and the best fertilizer for container gardens at various growing stages. With container gardens, you have the benefit of using potting soil or potting mix….
The best potting mix for container gardening Soil, water and sunlight are the three main ingredients plants need to grow and thrive. And container garden plants have special needs considering their limited space. So let’s take some time to talk about potting soil! Plants spend their entire little plant lives rooted and growing in soil….