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Grow popular perennial vegetables year round. This means that with proper planning you can grow your own greens any time. We have included 10 of the most popular patio perennial vegetables. You can move the pots easily into the garage if the weather gets too cold or wrap the pot in bubble wrap. Read on,…
Grow fantastic cucumbers. We climb our trellis of knowledge for answers about when to grow, the best soil, how to plant and care for, common diseases and pests, as well as harvesting cucumbers. Read on to find out all of the information to grow fantastic cucumbers. When To Grow Cucumbers Cucumber (Cucumis sativus) belongs to…
Using a mulch for winter is important to give your plants an added “blanket”. There are 6 top ingredients to make a great mulch including bark chips, pine needles, evergreen branches, shredded leaves, straw, and peanut shells. We also cover the why, how, and when to mulch for winter. Top Reasons to Mulch For Winter…
These 4 secrets to overwintering your cherished patio garden plants are important for many reasons. Preparing your patio garden for winter protects your plants, your gardening containers, and extends the growing season for hardy plants. 4 Secrets to Overwintering Small Patio Garden Containers Annuals are pulled up or out of containers and sent to the…
Advantages of Drip Irrigation A patio drip irrigation system works quietly and obtrusively. It saves time, is easy to install, has optional kits or individual components. It helps your water conservation efforts because it is 90% efficient. No water evaporation. Meanwhile, your plants have access to the water at their roots for photosynthesis and to…
Potting soil for container gardening is essential to give plants everything they need to thrive. A good potting soil mix is essential for healthy patio plants. We cover potting mix recipes (very few ingredients), reuse of old potting soil (as long as you sterilize), what it costs (you get what you pay for), and how…
Garden containers come in all sizes and types. I was sitting on my patio trying to decide which are the best garden containers for a patio garden. I also wanted to know what garden containers are best for a monsoon season. I decided that I needed to do some research on how to choose a…
Designing a beautiful patio garden makes a great wintertime activity. It gives you the time to dig deep into the subject. There are many things to consider including your intent, the budget, and where you will place your plants. However, planning a beautiful patio garden doesn’t have to be difficult or break the bank. With…
Can we have a winter garden? Gardeners seem to be under the impression that we must close Nature’s book at the end of the summer season. That gardening must remain closed until the spring of next year. Spring, then invites us to perusal its attractive pages again. In other words, we are not expected to…
Gardens make easy indoor relaxation with thoughtful placement. When you think of the garden as a healer, it conjures thoughts of a sanctuary. The word for ‘paradise’ comes from the Persian word for a garden. It is representative of ‘paradise on earth. Our opportunity to own a little bit of heaven – here and now….