It’s the perfect time to shop for items to help make your gardening experience and landscaping projects easier. During the holiday seasons, stores offer deep discounts and sales on products that typically never have a price reduction. Below are a few items we think you’ll love as much as we do. You can click on … More OUR FAVORITE THINGS
QUESTION FROM READER: I’m new to gardening and have planted a few flowers this year. I’ve had some success, but several plants have died or are suffering in the heat. I want to buy more plants for the fall, mainly perennials. But I spent a lot of money on these plants. They were pretty expensive. … More QUESTIONS FROM READERS (September Edition)
As an Amazon Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. A quality mower is something every gardener needs to keep a well-maintained lawn. Whether it’s a push, self-propelled, or riding mower, this is not a tool you want to go cheap on. There are dozens of mowers on the market. So we will explain the types … More SERIES: MUST-HAVE GARDEN TOOLS #9 | QUALITY MOWER
Spade shovels are useful for digging, edging, cutting, and moving materials. Several spade shovels are available, including drain, garden, and trenching. We love the garden spade shovel for creating the perfect edge around the garden and tree beds. This is a must-have tool if you want clean, even, straight lines around your beds. A garden … More SERIES: MUST-HAVE GARDEN TOOLS #8 | SPADE SHOVEL
QUESTION FROM READER: How do you get inspiration for your landscape? We want to create several gardens in our yard but are unsure which plants to put together. GL365 RESPONSE: Dear Reader, We’ve always drawn inspiration from our own creativity. We’ve self-taught through trial and error, ultimately finding the “right” combination of plants for our … More QUESTIONS FROM READERS (June Edition)
Click on the image to view this product. As an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. An electric hedge trimmer is needed to shape large trees and shrubs. This powerful tool is another item that will help you maintain a well-kept landscape. Even though many people refer to this tool as an electric hedge … More SERIES: MUST-HAVE GARDEN TOOLS #6 | ELECTRIC HEDGE TRIMMER
As an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Hedge shears are another must-have tool and are the manual version of electric hedge trimmers. We’ll cover electric hedge trimmers next week. But for now, let’s discuss why you need manual hedge shears. Hedge shears are simple, smaller, and lighter than most electric hedge trimmers, making … More SERIES: MUST-HAVE GARDEN TOOLS #5 | HEDGE SHEARS
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. As your new trees and shrubs grow to maturity, or if you already have established plants, you will need to invest in bypass loppers. Bypass loppers are a must-have tool to keep your trees and shrubs well-shaped. They work similar to scissor blades and are best … More SERIES: MUST-HAVE GARDEN TOOLS #4 | BYPASS LOPPER
Fertilizers for plants and grass are necessary because they contain chemicals to help improve growth and plant productiveness (blooms, output, etc.). These chemicals also help enhance the quality of the soil, which may not have proper nutrients or was depleted over time. Manufacturers formulate fertilizers in liquid or granule form and market them for application … More WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN FERTILIZERS?
Snake Plant Click to shop. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. If you’re new to gardening or just want a low-maintenance plant, the snake plant is for you! This very hardy, slow-growing plant is one of the easiest to care for. It adapts well to high and low light conditions and requires minimal … More SPOTLIGHT ON HOUSEPLANTS | SNAKE PLANT