Tested gardening advice for real backyards

Author: Matt McWilliams

How to Repot an Orchid

How to Repot an Orchid?

How to Repot an Orchid Repotting is an important part of taking care of plants. While it sounds simple enough, some plants such as orchids have very specific…

How To Build a Raised Garden Bed

How To Build a Raised Garden Bed?

How To Build a Raised Garden Bed I’ve always wanted to put a raised garden bed in my yard, so I decided to do some research to find…

How to Dry Herbs Naturally

How to Dry Herbs Naturally

Everything You Should Know About Dried Herbs Herbs are a wonderful way to add flavor to food, and they also offer many health benefits. If you grow your…

Easiest Flowers to Grow From Seed

Easiest Flowers to Grow From Seed

The easiest flowers to grow from seed are cosmos flowers. Some other types of flowers that are also easy to grow from seed are zinnias, marigolds, sunflowers, and impatiens.

Trees That Look Good In Fall

Trees That Look Good In Fall

I love fall! The thing I like most about the Fall season is the trees. It is so relaxing sitting in the cooler weather and enjoying all of…

Drought-Tolerant Flowers

Drought-Tolerant Flowers

The Best Flowers That Thrive During a Drought If you’re looking for a way to add some color and liveliness to your garden during a drought, consider planting…

Trees and Plants For Privacy

Trees and Plants For Privacy

Which Trees Are Best to Plant for Privacy? If you are looking for ways to improve the privacy around your home, you may be considering planting trees or…

How Often Should You Water Strawberries

How Often Should You Water Strawberries?

How to Plant and Water Strawberries As the temperatures warm up and we edge closer to summer, thoughts of strawberries both a healthy choice for your diet and…

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