How To Tutorials

When you are lost in the weeds and need a helpful hand to guide you to a beautiful garden oasis, just check out our how to tutorials below. We can lead you in the right direction whether you are looking to plant a flower garden, build a raised garden bed or just learn how to transplant seedlings.

How to Make a Fresh Holiday Wreath

Why spend money on a fake wreath for your door when you can make a beautiful fresh one out of clippings from your garden?

There are many different foliage that you can use to create a fresh holiday wreath for you door that can be found in your yard. You can use anything from evergreen foliage to fresh herbs to make a one of a kind wreath. All you will need is a few supplies and these step by step instructions to get started.
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How GREEN Are Your Branches?

Go Green this year for the holidays with a living Christmas tree.

The freshest Christmas tree that you will ever enjoy is one that is still living. It can be a wonderful family tradition to purchase a living tree to appreciate over the holidays and then plant it into your landscape where you can admire it and recall all the wonderful memories associated with it for years to come. Caring for a living Christmas tree is fairly easy and only take a little extra care to ensure that it survives long enough to be planted in the yard. In this article, you will learn exactly what it takes to care for your living Christmas tree.
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Tags: Container Gardening, Green Gardening, Holiday Gardening, Organic Gardening, Seasonal Gardening, winter gardening
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How to Force Bulbs for Winter Blooms

With a little planning and effort you can enjoy beautiful blooms even in the dead of winter.

There are many spring flowering bulbs that can be forced into blooming during the winter to warm your home up on chilly days. There are two types of bulbs that can be forced into blooming. One group requires chilling while the other requires much less effort. In this article, you will learn both methods on how to force your spring flowering bulbs to bloom in the dead of winter.
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Tags: Container Gardening, Flower Gardening, Planting, Seasonal Gardening, winter gardening
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Tips for Storing Pumpkin Seeds

After you carve that Jack o’Lantern, what are you supposed to do with all those seeds?

Seeds are easy to store and can be used as a healthy snack or to plant for the next season.

Below are some helpful tips for removing and cleaning your pumpkin seeds. Also, there is an easy recipe for making Roasted Pumpkin Seeds.
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Tags: Gardening Tips, Holiday Gardening, Seasonal Gardening, Seedlings, Vegetables
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How to Pick a Perfect Pumpkin

In this beautiful change of seasons, the plant on everyone’s mind is the pumpkin.

Whether it is carved into a jack o’lantern, incorporated in a centerpiece, baked into pies, or transformed into a carriage, pumpkins are the premier vegetable of fall.

When growing the perfect pumpkin, there are a few details to keep in mind. Here are some helpful tips for a great pumpkin harvest. read more »

Tags: Gardening Tips, Harvesting, Seasonal Gardening
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How to Build Window Boxes

One of the easiest do-it-yourself projects is building your own window boxes.

This is a great project for any beginner and can add a lot of style to your house. In just one weekend, you can build some beautiful window boxes that will brighten up your front and/or backyard when planted with colorful flowers, herbs or vegetables. In this article, we will give you step by step instructions on how to build your own window boxes from start to finish.
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Tags: Container Gardening, Gardening Tips, Planting, Window Boxes
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When to Harvest Your Vegetables

Knowing when to harvest your vegetables can be a tricky.

It isn’t just a matter of color and size that determines when your vegetables are ripe but involves many factors such as soil, temperature, rain and sun conditions. Each individual plant has an optimal time for harvest. Familiarizing yourself with each vegetables subtle characteristics is the best way to know when they are ripe and ready to eat. Below are some general guidelines for many popular garden vegetables to help you get a better idea of when it is the best time to harvest your own home-grown vegetables.
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Tags: Gardening Tips, Harvesting, tomatoes, Vegetables
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