Gardening Tips for Beginners

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ID ANY plant on the go with these plant identification apps

The best apps for plant identification that actually work tested by an avid gardener! Using plant identification apps can be very handy when planning your home landscape. Imagine seeing a gorgeous tree, shrub, grass or even flower and knowing exactly what plant it is in a matter of seconds! This is your guide to plant ID made easy. How to know what plants are in your garden or your neighborhood quickly and easily with plant identification apps right on your phone.

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Adding Soil To Flower Bed

How To Build A Flower Bed Front Yards

Garden On Uneven Ground

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Flowerless Flower Bed Ideas

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How To Create A Garden Bed

How To Make Flower Beds Around House

How To Make A New Flower Bed

Easy no dig flower bed - create a garden right over your grass!

The first time I heard about creating a no dig flower garden bed right over the grass… my mind was blown. Although It sounds too good to be true, the no dig garden method I’m about to explain to you actually works. I use it all the time and actually have garden beds with less weeds than if I were to remove the grass and till the soil. So, let’s create a brand new flower garden bed without having to dig up all the grass using the no dig flower garden method.

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How To Create a Custom Gardening Calendar (with free sample tasks)

Monthly gardening calendar for busy gardeners, with a free PDF of common gardening tasks to get you started. This flower gardening calendar is totally customizable to fit your specific gardening needs and tasks. So, let’s learn how to create a custom garden calendar so you can feel more organized and in-control of your gardening tasks. Creating a garden calendar and task lists ensures that you don’t get overwhelmed and stay organized and in-control of your garden and schedule.

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Garden art projects for grown ups in need of creative inspiration

Unique garden art projects for adults who love to garden but looking for an outdoor art project. DIY garden art is a great way to add personal touches to your garden and landscape. These easy garden art projects that you can complete at home with junk you probably already have! Most of these garden art projects are geared towards adults but I threw in a couple that you could do with the kids (if you want)! See more DIY garden projects for grown ups in need of creative inspiration.

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9 Online Nurseries You Can Trust (and 1 You Can’t)

Is buying plants online worth it? What is the best plant nursery for buying perennial plants, shrubs & trees online? If you're shopping for plants online, I’ve purchased directly from all online plant nurseries on this list. Some of my top online nursery picks are Fast Growing Trees, Planting Tree and Nature Hills Nursery. Hear my personal experiences (with photos) about what it's like to buy plants from online nurseries. I'll also share where NOT to buy plants online (it's quite the story).

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How To Plant the First Plant In Your Bare Garden With Confidence (Gardening 101)

Follow these steps to plant your very first plant with confidence. These Gardening 101 beginner-friendly instructions will help you plant your first plant even if you're a complete and total beginner. Learn the exact steps you need to take as a complete beginner to get your plant from its nursery pot into your landscape. Topics include: preparing your garden bed area, when to plant, materials you need, how to dig the hole for your plant, what soil you need to use, how to water and more.

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Super Simple DIY Self Watering Hanging Basket

Here’s an easy way to make a DIY self-watering hanging basket or self watering planter without spending any money. Using a free 20 ounce soda bottle to DIY your self watering hanging basket is a great solution! I use this on all my hanging baskets… and it really works. I used coral colored petunias, purple lobelia and chartreuse creeping jenny in this self-watering hanging basket that's thriving despite my neglect.

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Magical Gardens

Small Flower Gardens

Small Yard Landscaping

Free “Garden Secrets” Online Masterclass - Avoid the Biggest Home Gardening Mistakes

A free video training revealing three secrets to help you overcome the 3 biggest gardening challenges that are preventing you from creating your dream garden. Learn how to stop making the two biggest mistakes that will prevent you from creating your 4-season dream garden. Discover why inherent creativity has NOTHING to do with designing your dream garden (and what does). Learn the key to unlocking your garden’s potential even if you have less than ideal conditions.

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Color Secrets for Designing a Magazine-Worthy Garden

Create gorgeous color schemes for your garden + some awesome color scheme examples to try. Using the color wheel, you can create harmonious garden color schemes that will evoke different types of moods. Learn about using analogous, complementary, monochromatic and split complementary color schemes in your garden. In the design your 4-season garden course you'll get a framework for a gorgeous color scheme in a lush, layered garden bed with multiple seasons of interest.

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How To Prevent Weeds From Sucking the Life Out of Your Garden

To prevent weeds in a garden bed, don’t till the soil as little and block weeds from water and sunlight. Plant tightly and use groundcovers and mulch to smother weeds. Stick to a regular weeding schedule to keep weeds in check. Other than the time-consuming task of having to remove weeds from your garden, weeds can actually cause much bigger issues. Some problems caused by weed pressure are nutrient depletion, shading and water diversion. Learn how to garden without weeds.

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Get beautiful landscaping on a budget with these pro tips

Beautiful landscaping on a budget. Creating beautiful landscaping on a budget sounds like an impossible task. But, it’s a common question that deserves an answer. Although landscaping can be expensive, there are ways to offset the costs. So, if you have huge landscape dreams but shallow pockets, here are some ways that you can get through this!

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Gardening Zones by State (Complete List)

Discover Your Gardening Zone: Complete List of Gardening Zones by State via the USDA Hardiness Zone map. Find out which gardening zone your state falls under in this comprehensive table of gardening zones. Explore the ideal plant selections and gardening practices tailored to your specific zone, ensuring successful and thriving gardens throughout the country. Plan and grow with confidence, no matter your location, as you unlock the valuable insights of USDA gardening zones by state.

Garden Bed Watering Calculator – How Much To Water Your Plants Each Week

How much water does your garden need each week? This Garden Bed Watering Calculator is a valuable tool to calculate the ideal amount of water required to effectively irrigate your garden bed. Enter the garden bed length and width and the calculator will provide the gallons per week week you need to water. Take the guesswork out of watering and ensure your plants thrive with this user-friendly calculator. Make watering a breeze with this helpful Garden Bed Watering Calculator!

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6 Watering Tools to Save Time & Effort in the Garden

Are you ready to take your garden watering to the next level? These 6 Must-Have garden watering tools will transform the way you care for your plants and seriously streamline your watering chores. From shut off valves to quick connects to hose reels, these are time-saving garden tools to add to your watering arsenal. Plus, learn my favorite hack for determining how much (and how long) to water your plants so they get 1″ of water per week.