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The joys and woes of gardening in Zone 4.
Let’s face it; summers can be hot. Very hot. Depending on where you live, the sweltering heat can make it nearly impossible to enjoy working in the garden for weeks on end. It’s much more comfortable to be outside in the late afternoon or early evening after it cools down. In this post, we share…
There’s a reason why whiskey barrels have endured through the years as a gardener’s favorite planter. For one, they are incredibly durable and long lasting. Two, they have that wonderful, old-timey rustic look. And, three, any type of flower arrangement looks good in them, from simple daisies to striking annuals and other ornamental plants. Not…
The summer is going way to fast for me. I’m in total denial that it’s already the end of July. The gardens are looking great though and I’m the happiest when I can be outside tending my plants and flowers. Come along and join me for Gingham Gardens’ July Flower Garden Tour. This post contains…
I’ve been gardening for a very long time and I’ve always invested the most in perennial plants, because they are the most budget friendly and live longer than one season. True annuals only last a single season and need to be replanted every year. But, with annual flowers that reseed, you will likely get seedlings…
There’s nothing quite like an evening stroll through a beautiful garden. But, what makes it even more amazing is walking through a garden that has perennials that smell amazing. It’s too bad modern technology has not figured out how to pass fragrance through cyberspace, but you’ll just have to use your imagination. So come along…
Over the years, in my efforts to make my gardens more charming, I’ve added wicker baskets into the mix of my outdoor planters. It’s really easy to turn any wicker or woven basket into an outdoor flower planter or herb planter and it’s a great way to add some character to your outdoor spaces. This…
Developing good, consistent watering habits can determine the success of your vegetable and flower gardens. All the how’s, why’s, what’s and when’s can be very confusing and leave gardeners (both new and experienced) wondering if they are doing it correctly. Unfortunately, infrequent watering and long dry spells can wreak havoc on your gardens and be…
Sometimes homeowners, or even gardeners, want a beautiful landscape, but don’t want the work that goes along with it. I totally get it, if gardening isn’t your thing, or you simply don’t have the time, I realize that you’re looking for low maintenance. Ask yourself these questions when considering whether or not to use landscape…
Oh my goodness, you guys, Spring Garden Cleanup is awesome! Yep, I know I’m crazy, but I really do love it. After being cooped up indoors all winter, getting to putter and work outside is literally a breath of fresh air and such an exciting time of year. The sounds of the birds chirping and…
I’m super excited to share this post with you today. Gardening can be very expensive- just ask me how I know. But, when I initially started making a list, I couldn’t believe how easy it was to come up with a bunch of Budget Friendly Gardening Tips. It is totally possible to have a beautiful…