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Simple And Must Know Garden Hacks
I’ve only been gardening for a few years now, and I’ve already learned so many incredible things! My mom has been thrilled to share all of her garden hacks with me and her wisdom has been greatly appreciated. After all, it can be hard to learn to garden on your own! But that’s why I’m here to help. Regardless of if you are a new gardener, or an expert, knowing these garden hacks is a total necessity. Simple And Must Know Garden Hacks Use An Empty Wine Bottle To Water When You’re Away Don’t trust your neighbors to water your plants appropriately while you’re away on a business trip or…
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10+ Trendy Indoor Plants
Who knew that indoor plants could be trendy? I was shopping at Trader Joe’s the other day and laughed to myself when the employee working in the floral section told me how “trendy” dwarf fruit trees are. I laughed at the word “trendy” and then was immediately intriuged. Could I really learn how to grow my own citrus indoors? Turns out, you can actually grow a LOT indoors. Check out my favorite options: Citrus Yes! I wasn’t lying before…you can really PLANT and grow your own citrus, indoors! Grow the miniature meyer lemons for an burst of summer even in mid winter. These plants do require a lot of…
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Bedside Plants for Better Sleep
Are you itching for a better sleep? Aren’t we all? What if the secret to a more sound sleep lay within a bedside plant? And what if I told you that I wasn’t lying? Dig in and find your inner green thumb, these plants just may help you sleep better! Snake Plants Snake Plants are said to help purify the air in your bedroom by filtering oxygen. It improves the atmosphere of your home, helping you to get to sleep and stay asleep! Also, Snake Plants are extremely low maintenance. They don’t require too much oxygen, or sunlight. It’s perfect for a dark bedroom corner! Lavender Lavender plants…
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12 Simple DIY Terrariums
I can’t get enough of having greenery spread throughout my house! There’s something about houseplants that makes even the gloomiest homes look bright, airy, and beautiful. Prepare to get your green thumb dirty this weekend, these DIY terrariums will blow you away! Fill a large glass vase with a layer of rocks, and soil. Once your plants have rooted, add a couple of toy dinosaurs for a terrarium scene that looks like it could have come from a Jurassic Park scene! See more from Brit + Co. Include your kids when it’s time to make this terrarium! Small pebbles, tiny mushrooms, and even a fake frog or too…
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25 Clever Gardening Hacks
It’s that time of year again! Here are 25 insanely clever and easy ideas to hack your gardening experience this year. This idea comes from Smart Schoolhouse. If you cut off the elastic edges and lay them in the bottom of your pot with the absorbent side up, diapers can help keep your soil absorbent for days! Bees Knees Bungalow gave me the great idea to use empty soda cans as fillers for those adorable metal buckets that can get so heavy. If you strategically place some plastic forks in among your herbs and vegetables, you can stop animals from pooping on them! Thanks for the idea Positive Gardening! Positive Gardening also had…
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25 Brilliant Gardening Tips and Tricks
Gardening is one of the most relaxing hobbies. And everyone knows there’s nothing better than home grown food. So if you haven’t picked up gardening yet, it’s high time you did! I’ve gathered a bunch of tips and tricks to help make gardening more enjoyable and simpler. Whether you’re a newbie or a seasoned pro, hopefully you’ll find some helpful tips! 1. Premeditated Leftovers suggests putting citrus peels in your garden to enhance the soil, deter aphids & mosquitoes, and attract butterflies. 2. One Good Thing by Jillee recommends using vinegar as an all-natural herbicide to kill pesky weeds. 3. Martha Stewart recommends building a hose stand so that the plants…
