These winter months are just starting but that doesn’t mean there isn’t anything to do in the garden. Here is my December garden checklist that I use to make sure I am taking good care of my garden and prepping it for spring. December Checklist Getting Inspiration December is the perfect time to get inspiration…
Mulch 101
Mulching is a pretty big deal in the gardening world. There is a lot of talk about what mulch is best, where to use it, where to get it, and even how to use it. Mulching has a lot of benefits to the garden. This post will go over the basics of all things mulch….
Gardening School : Review
I started out this blog to help those who want to begin gardening but don’t know where to start or feel overwhelmed with all the information out there. I was exactly that same way and had a hard time sifting through websites, book, and Pinterest to find what I wanted to know in a way…
Gardening Tools 101
To start a garden, you’re going to need some gardening tools. I’m a big believer that anyone can garden. This means I would start with the very basics and then expand your tool collection the more you get into gardening. Basic Tools Extra Tools These aren’t a necessity by any means but are really nice…
Asters 101
I wanted to keep a database of the flowers in my garden and thought maybe it would help you too. I’m starting with asters because they are still blooming in some areas and are a great native fall flower. About Asters Maintenance Seeds and Propagation Asters are one of my favorite additions to my garden…
Types of Gardens : Part 2
This is Part 2 to our Types of Gardens series. If you missed Part 1, go back HERE. There are many different types of gardens, and this is just a small sampling of all the different options out there. Japanese Garden This type of garden is designed in a traditional Japanese style. It features water…
Types of Gardens : Part 1
Believe it or not, there are dozens of types of gardens. Each one has a different purpose and aesthetic. As I was working on the landscaping for our home, I started to study the types of gardens to get a better idea of what I wanted my yard and garden to look and feel like….
Frost 101
The First Frost The first frost is a big deal in the gardening world. It signals the end of a growing season and the start of winter. Remember when I had you look up your growing zone? You should also have checked your first frost date. Refer back to this post HERE if you need…
November Garden Checklist
Winter is coming and I still have a lot to get done in the garden before it gets here. My November garden checklist is shorter than last months, which is nice because I still have some leftover things from October’s list to finish. Late fall and early winter are the best time to get everything…
Weekly House Plant Checklist
Weekly House Plant Checklist Keeping up on this weekly house plant checklist has been huge for the health of my house plants. Everyone gets watered when they need it and I’m able to stay on top of pests and bugs. Check out my watering post HERE if you have questions.