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How to Use Grass Clippings in the Garden

What to Do With Grass Clippings in the Garden?

To me grass clippings are one of the best resources a gardener can get! I see grass clippings from lawn as an amazing way to gather organic matter for other uses in the garden ranging from…

Why You Should Plant Moss Phlox in Your Garden (Phlox subulata)

Moss Phlox (Phlox subulata) is an amazing plant with unique characteristics that make it an awesome choice for gardeners. This phlox is an evergreen or semi-evergreen plant that has a creeping habit with needle-like foliage, adding…

An easy way to make your own plant labels

How to Make Simple Plant Labels from Sticks

Recently while upsizing my tomato seedlings into larger pots I needed some plant labels. Normally I will use the cut up slats of mini-blinds. I have a few sets I’ve collected over the years just for…

How to Propagate Rosemary: A Complete Guide

Rosemary is one of my favorite plants in the garden. This amazing evergreen herb is well known for fragrant aroma and culinary uses. Rosemary grows very will in a variety of conditions including pots, in gardens,…

Essential Garden Tips: 3 KEY Elements of Starting a New Garden

When starting a new garden there are a million things you may be thinking about. While they may be important, or at least important to you, there are 3 key elements that are absolutely the most…

Holly Species that are Native to North America

When researching plants for our new house holly trees kept coming up as ideas for foundation plantings. I want to focus more on native plants, not exclusively, but with a conscience effort to lean toward native…

30 Flowers for A Cut Flower Farm Business (in Tennessee)

A cut flower business sounds like a neat idea doesn’t it? It’s a lot of work but if you enjoy gardening with flowers it may be a great business for you. I’ve compiled a list of…

How Deep do Raised Garden Beds Need To Be?

Raised beds are a great option for gardeners but how deep do they really need to be? The depth of a raised garden bed is an important factor to consider because it can greatly impact the…

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Designing a Raised Bed Vegetable Garden: 11 Things to Think About

Tips and suggestions for starting a raised bed vegetable garden.

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Growing Gardens with Plant Propagation

Propagating Pyracantha from Cuttings

Pyracantha with root Here are some rooted cuttings of Pyracantha augustifolia also known as Firethorn. This is a very good plant to use in the landscape for privacy hedges and for attracting wildlife. Birds and…

Growing a Beautiful Japanese Dappled Willow (Salix integra) in the Garden

Several weeks ago I wrote a post about one of my favorite shrubs, the Japanese Dappled Willow ‘Hakuro Nishiki’ (Salix integra). It’s a fast growing variegated willow that works well as a privacy screen and…

How to Propagate Arborvitae from Cuttings

Fall is officially here but that doesn’t mean it’s time to stop propagating. In fact it means that many of the best plants are in their ideal state for hardwood and semi-ripe cuttings. Arborvitae is…

How to Make a Simple DIY Home Plant Propagation System

Making your own plant propagation chamber is not a difficult task at all. For the home gardener who is only doing a few cuttings at a time propagate plants for friends and family a plant…

How to Save Seeds of Echinacea (Coneflower)

Fall is that time of year when gardeners begin the process of cleaning up the garden but also is the time when we begin to think of next year and saving seeds. One of the…

The Care and Propagation of Japanese Dappled Willows

For many years now I have really enjoyed the beauty of our Japanese dappled willows (Salix integra). Japanese dappled willows (or tri-colored willows) are gorgeous shrubby willows that grow up to around 10ft tall. These…