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The guy’s guide to mulch is here!

Ready to get your hands dirty? It’s time for you to start thinking about mulch. If you want a successful growing season, it’s time to think about mulch. You can thank us later when all of your plants are thriving and your garden is the envy of the neighborhood. If you want an easy way to make sure your yard looks good this year, continue reading. Our guide will show you how easy it can be to get started with mulching today—and how much better things will look tomorrow! Just follow our simple steps and watch as your plants thrive …

Top ten tips for ‘greener’ garden maintenance

Don’t let fall stop you from maintaining a green garden. The following top ten environmentally friendly tips from The Home Depot will get your lawn and garden geared up for fall and help repair summer damage. 1. To prevent disease on your lawn rake up fallen leaves and make your own compost. 2. Seeding your lawn in the fall encourages lushness and keeps weeds out. The soil temperature and moisture from morning dew are especially important to seed germination this time of year. 3. Longer grass performs better in hot and/or dry conditions. Use a higher mower setting and save …

Fall Gardening Roundup

As fall fast approaches this year’s end, it’s time to start finishing up any autumn gardening – that is, if it’s still warm enough to even think about gardening in your area. As for me, I’m in the Tulsa, Oklahoma area where it’s been in the 70′s for all of November this year. If you’re looking for some great last-minute fall gardening tips, check out our favorite fall gardening tips: Instead of using solar lights, add a more unique touch with this Cool Idea: Lighting the Dark Garden. Are those vegetables ripe for the pickin’? Learn How to make the most of your …

Flower Gardening Tips: How to Grow Pansy/Viola (Viola)

Some of my favorite flowers are the Pansy flowers. The pansy, viola, or violet is a plant that is found in almost every continent, except for Antarctica. Grow violets in the sun or shade with these simple instructions on plant care. I love that my beautiful Pansies come back year after year. They are such a sturdy flower that is anything but “a pansy”. Typically, when we hear pansy we think weak. This flower is anything but that. Also, whenever I see Pansies I always think of Alice in Wonderland with the garden scene and “You can learn a lot of things …