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Fertilizer Tips & Tricks That Work For Me.

With a 3 to 3 1/2 month growing season here in northern Minnesota, I have to help my blooms with a little fertilizer. This...

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5 Tips for Perfect Outdoor Planters

After much trial and error, I discovered 5 foolproof tips for how to plant in outdoor planters, plus my secret formula...

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Don't Be Afraid to Buy That Half-dead-looking Plant!

I was at Grower's Outlet last year and saw this Oakleaf Hydrangea in a pot, marked down to $12. It looked really bad...

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Replanting My Iris After Dividing

How I replant my iris after digging up and dividing. For more information just pop on over to my website/blog, please.

Clipped on Jun 09, 2013

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Easy Garden Trellis

When you drive up to our home the first thing you see is the carport. Not a very pretty view. I have been working to distra...

Clipped on Jun 08, 2013

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Super Easy Sod Removal

My old method of removing sod used to kill my back. I really wanted to expand my flower beds this year, so luckily a nei...

Clipped on Jun 06, 2013

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Digging up and Separating Iris

This is how I divide my Iris. This needs to be done every 2 or 3 years to keep them healthy and blooming. The added...

Clipped on Jun 05, 2013

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Tomatoes..How To Get The Most From Your Plants In Th...

Your tomatoes are planted, they are starting to grow and you can't wait to taste those first amazing globes of garde...

Clipped on Jun 05, 2013

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Tomatoes..How To Get The Most From Your Plants In Th...

Your tomatoes are planted, they are starting to grow and you can't wait to taste those first amazing globes of garde...

Clipped on Jun 04, 2013

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Newspaper Pots for Seedlings!

Inexpensive, effective, and they break down easily when planted directly in the garden. I used a store bought wooden m...

Clipped on Jun 04, 2013

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How to Have Beautiful Plants ALL Summer Long ......

I told you the secret to having hanging ferns that are the envy of the neighborhood: http://www.hometalk.com/...

Clipped on Jun 03, 2013

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9 Vegetables for Your Windowsill!

Like ice cream: There's always room for veggies! If all you have is a windowsill, grow something! We have a tray of ba...

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The Basics Of Mulch – What, How, Where,...

Mulching has become a huge business - in fact, it's hard to go a few block in any direction without running into a store...

Clipped on May 30, 2013

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DIY Raised Bed Garden Enclosure

Our family's backyard plays host to eight or more deer on any given night. After watching our landscaping act as an...

Clipped on May 28, 2013

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All About Tomatoes - Growing, Eating and Cannin...

Today's post is dedicated to our most beloved fruit- The Tomato! Yes, scientifically speaking, the tomato is a fr...

Clipped on May 24, 2013

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3 Simple Steps to Create Gorgeous Containers

To busy to plant? No worries... here's a way to make your neighbors envious and your friends amazed. Simply pop a g...

Clipped on May 22, 2013

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How To Start Seeds In Just 3 Days!

Life got busy around here this spring, and I forgot to plant my seeds inside. I was just going to forget it and move on u...

Clipped on May 22, 2013

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How To Train a Clematis on a Tree Trunk

When I planted a climbing hydrangea (Hydrangea anomala subsp. petiolaris) near our maple tree, I also planted Clem...

Clipped on May 21, 2013

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The Fastest Way To Dry Herbs

We want to make the most of every herb we grow this year. We also want to store some for later use. And we want to...

Clipped on May 19, 2013

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Growing Your Own Lettuce - Experience Real Flavor!

Lettuce is one of the fastest and easiest to grow crops around. It can be grown in the garden, in containers and raised bed...

Clipped on May 14, 2013

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How to Have Beautiful Plants ALL Summer Long ......

I told you the secret to having hanging ferns that are the envy of the neighborhood: http://www.hometalk.com/...

Clipped on May 13, 2013

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$15 Raised Garden Bed

I wanted a cedar raised garden bed in a problem area of my backyard but all the ones I could buy were upwards of $100!...

Clipped on May 12, 2013

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How To Grow Asparagus

There is nothing like having fresh asparagus from your own garden! Asparagus is just one of those crops tha...

Clipped on May 07, 2013

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Make your own Potting Mix

I rarely buy bags of potting soil from the garden center...I just make my own using a few simple ingredients. #garden...

Clipped on May 06, 2013

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5 Ways To Use Compost Effectively In Your Garden an...

By now, almost everyone has heard about the incredible benefits of compost. In fact - everyday - more an...

Clipped on May 05, 2013

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The Straw Bale Pallet Crate Garden - Simple, Attractive...

So you have little space, little time, little money and you still want to garden. Or maybe you would like to add a great look...

Clipped on Apr 30, 2013

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Did the Slugs/Snails Enjoy Eating Up Your Garden Last...

Here's a simple and environmentally friendly way to get rid of them, and you probably have it in your frig right now. It'...

Clipped on Apr 28, 2013

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How to Make a Raised Garden Bed Cover

Ever thought about extending your gardens growing season? Last year we put in a Raised Garden Bed and made a...

Clipped on Apr 25, 2013

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Growing Container Tomatoes in Six Easy Steps

Container grown vegetables are a great alternative if you're limited on space or just looking for a more manageable form...

Clipped on Apr 23, 2013

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5 Ways To Use Compost Effectively In Your Garden an...

By now, almost everyone has heard about the incredible benefits of compost. In fact - everyday - more an...

Clipped on Apr 23, 2013

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