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Ways to Make Gardening Chores Enjoyable
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Ways to Make Gardening Chores Enjoyable

Believe it or not, some people actually enjoy gardening chores. It’s their favorite hobby and they love to tinker about in the garden the way a car enthusiast enjoys tinkering on an engine. For the rest of us, garden chores are more like necessary maintenance that just needs to be done. I’m mostly in the…

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Tough Annual Flowers That Can Survive a Fall Frost
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Tough Annual Flowers That Can Survive a Fall Frost

Although the calendar says Fall, temperatures vary greatly in different parts of the country! For some the threat of the first frost is looming. For others, temperatures are still in the 90’s, although slowly creeping lower. Some gardeners will watch the forecast intently and when frost shows in the forecast, they will make sure to…

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Ideas for DIY Outdoor Fall Flower Planters
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Ideas for DIY Outdoor Fall Flower Planters

Fall in the gardens and outdoors can be an amazing breath of fresh air… literally! The cool temperatures, the vibrant fall colors of the changing landscape, pumpkins, gourds, apples and the many flowers that are available for us to add to our outdoor spaces, are simply amazing. We’ve talked about reviving our summer containers for…

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The Best Fall Perennial Flowers
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The Best Fall Perennial Flowers

Many times we gardeners tend to grow weary by the end of summer and we don’t give much thought to how our flower gardens will look at the end of the summer and into fall. But, you know what, with a little planning your flower gardens can look vibrant and amazing right through fall and…

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Planting Bulbs in the Fall for Amazing Spring Flowers
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Planting Bulbs in the Fall for Amazing Spring Flowers

Do you love the classic flowers that we associate with Spring, such as daffodils, tulips, crocus and hyacinths, AND WANT TO HAVE YOUR OWN? FALL is the time to get your hands dirty! If you’re like me, when you see the catalogs or websites of nurseries that specialize in bulbs, you probably experience overload; they…

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Cold Versus Heat Tolerance in Plants
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Cold Versus Heat Tolerance in Plants

Understanding cold and heat zones for gardening can make the difference between having plants that thrive or ones that fail. Learn more about cold and heat tolerance for your area. Plants can be fussy, can’t they? They need the right amount of water and light, and the right kind of soil. They also have requirements…

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Growing a Front Yard Flower Garden (Tips & Ideas)
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Growing a Front Yard Flower Garden (Tips & Ideas)

Don’t relegate your beautiful flower gardens to the backyard. We aren’t necessarily talking about turning your entire front lawn into a meadow, we’re all about growing a front yard flower garden that you can be proud of and that your neighbors will love! Plus, you can give your front yard instant curb appeal by planting…

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Growing Medicinal Herbs and Flowers in Your Garden
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Growing Medicinal Herbs and Flowers in Your Garden

If you’ve been dreaming of building a DIY apothecary with jars of homegrown herbs and bottles of tinctures, you’re in the right place! Each of these medicinal plants has been used for thousands of years to heal and soothe, yet they’re surprisingly easy to grow. Find the right plants and learn everything you need to…

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15 Best Perennial Groundcovers for Flower Gardens
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15 Best Perennial Groundcovers for Flower Gardens

If you have a bare patch of ground and are looking for the right plant to fill it in, I’ve gathered my favorite groundcovers to help you find the best option for your space! Read on to find the best perennial groundcovers for sun and shade and why to use them. Groundcovers are low-growing plants…

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Popular Gardening Hacks That Do NOT Work
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Popular Gardening Hacks That Do NOT Work

With the rise in the popularity of the internet and social media, has come a wealth of gardening information and hacks. I should say gardening misinformation! I believe that the draw in our society to instant gratification has been the driving force behind these hacks. We want an easy, quick fix for everything. As an…

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Hello, I’m Julie. I’m so happy you stopped by. I live and garden with my husband in Central Texas, better known to a gardener as Zone 9a. I’m passionate about gardening, mostly flowers, but I also grow edibles. I’ve been gardening for as long as I can remember.

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