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Do you have a perennial plant in your garden that blooms for a short time and then it’s just there taking up valuable space. Or, maybe the plant blooms for a short time and then you’re left with ugly foliage. Perhaps, you have a perennial in your garden that you don’t even like, or maybe…
Do you have a flower garden that desperately needs a makeover? Or, perhaps your flower garden is just overgrown and needs help. Maybe you inherited a complete weed pit from the previous owners of your home. Perhaps it’s just a mish-mash jumble of a garden that needs some TLC. Maybe it was once a great…
There’s just something about growing your own food that is incredibly gratifying! My passion is flower gardening, but I love vegetable gardening too. And, oh my goodness, fresh homegrown vegetables are the absolute best! You, the gardener, are in control and know exactly what goes into growing those veggies. Vegetable gardening is a part of…
I love adding whimsical touches to my flower gardens and one of the best ways to do that is by adding rustic solar landscape lights. Solar lighting adds a feeling of ambiance and enchantment to your landscape or gardens in the evenings. Plus, some of the cute ones also add nice decor touches during the…
Whether you want to plant vegetables or create a new flower bed, there are several different ways to convert lawn into gardening space. I’m going to share with you the various methods I have used. What works and what doesn’t, and tips for creating your new garden bed. Before you even begin to start the…
Have you ever dreamed of having a greenhouse right in your own backyard? Many gardeners do and I certainly did for many years, but simply could not justify the expense. Have you seen those adorable greenhouses on Pinterest made out of old windows? For a while, I thought I really wanted one. I even have…
I love my shade gardens! Of all my flower beds, the shade gardens are the lowest maintenance gardens. They are the gardens that if they don’t get any attention for a few weeks they do just fine. There are so many stunning perennials for shade, that if you have shade and do a little digging…
For seasoned gardeners (like me) and novice gardeners alike, a trip to the gardening center can be pure sensory overload and even overwhelming. So many beautiful flowers and plants – which ones do I choose? Yikes, I just know I’m going to spend too much! Can you relate? I’ve put together these tips and tricks…
One of my goals here at Gingham Gardens to create a site where there’s something for everyone. Whether you’re a newbie gardener, or a seasoned gardener like me, we all make mistakes in our gardens. After all, messing up or making mistakes is how we learn – right? Even after all these years, I still…
Do you ever look at a plant and think, “why in the world did I put that plant there”, or “how did that plant get there”. The beauty of perennial gardening is that you can very easily move plants around. I rearrange my gardens like I rearrange furniture; every year striving for that perfect combination….