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
It’s that time of year again for tree leaves to change to bright red, orange, and yellow shades and then fall to the ground. Beautiful, right? Well, not exactly. Visually, the change in tree colors is delightful, and the fallen leaves also bring a sense of beauty. But, if you’ve just seeded or re-seeded your lawn, falling … More HOW TO PROTECT GRASS SEED WHEN LEAVES ARE FALLING
We all desire healthy, beautiful plants. So it’s no surprise we do everything we can to keep them alive, like watering them everyday. But is that sufficient and how much water is required to keep plants blooming and thriving? To know, you must consider the type of plant, its location, and weather conditions. These factors … More 3 REASONS YOU NEED TO MONITOR HOW MUCH WATER YOUR PLANTS GET
MEYER LEMON TREE Click to shop. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Meyer lemon trees are a must-have in any garden. One reason is these unique lemons are unavailable in grocery stores since their thinner skin will bruise in crates during shipping. Instead, this fruit must be grown in a nursery, garden center, … More SPOTLIGHT ON HOUSEPLANTS | MEYER LEMON TREE
Summer-2022 – Quick Tip #1 Why is it that some gardens seem to be always in bloom? Would you like this for your garden? Then deadheading is a practice you’ll want to learn. Deadheading is the simple practice of removing dead flowers from a plant. This encourages more growth throughout the season. But it also … More WHY YOU SHOULD DEADHEAD FLOWERS IN YOUR GARDEN
“You can find beauty in all seasons.” Journée Bleu – GL365 Click on the images to view these trees. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. You’ve probably heard the terms evergreen or deciduous when people refer to certain trees and shrubs. Since these may not be familiar terms, we have provided the definition … More WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN EVERGREEN AND DECIDUOUS PLANTS?
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. A mulch rake is another must-have garden tool if you spread seasonal mulch. This rake does a great job leveling and spreading mulch evenly throughout garden beds. It’s a heavy-duty yet lightweight rake strong enough to level and move other materials like gravel, dirt, and sand. What makes … More SERIES: MUST-HAVE GARDEN TOOLS #2 | MULCH RAKE
We love live plants at GL365, whether indoors or out. So, when we can decorate with them, we do! But we know the fear of killing live plants prevents some people from using them. Their alternative is to go without plant decor or invest in artificial plants as a substitute. While faux plants have a … More HOW TO DECORATE WITH ARTIFICIAL PLANTS
Over the years, wreaths have become a decoration for more than just holidays. Wreaths are actually a great way to bring color and personality to your front door. You can use a single wreath year-round or switch it up each season. However, often you choose to change your wreaths, you can have fun with the … More SEASONAL WREATH IDEAS
Rake Check out a leaf rakes here. Why: When you begin gardening, you’ll need a rake. A rake is similar to a broom in that it is used to clean up or move matter. However, a rake is most useful in places where a broom is not, like grass or garden beds. Rakes effectively move … More SERIES: 10 ESSENTIAL GARDEN ITEMS – HIGHLIGHT #5 | RAKE