Edging a garden bed will give it a neat appearance and prevent invasive plants or grasses from growing into it. Learn how to give a garden bed a straight edge in this Lowe’s video: 1. Use landscape spray paint to mark guideline. 2. Cut along […]
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Did you know you can use items like a key ring and plastic jug for caring for your potted plants? Learn about six everyday objects you can repurpose for gardening in this video by Better Homes and Gardens: 1. Turn a plastic jug into a […]
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Self-watering containers ensure your plants are well-watered when you’re away on vacation – or if you simply forget. Learn how to make a self-watering container in this video by Better Homes and Gardens: 1. Cut the center from a bucket lid to make an aeration […]
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Why not have a yard that’s not only nice to look at but also produces food? Turning a yard into a food forest sounds great, but there is limited outdoor space in this family’s warehouse to dream home project, together with concerns that the food […]
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A vertical garden adds color and saves space in your outdoor area. Learn how to plant a vertical wall garden in this Lowe’s video: 1. Mount a vertical planter. Look for one with a built-in irrigation system for easy maintenance. 2. Fill with potting soil. […]
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If you live in an urban apartment or condo and have a balcony, you can create a beautiful container garden with flowers, herbs, vegetables and small shrubs and trees. Get gardening ideas for balconies in this video by Grig Stamate:
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Groundcover protects topsoil from drought and erosion and is ideal for areas under trees or on banks. Learn an easy way to plant groundcover in this Lowe’s video: When choosing groundcover, consider drought-tolerant thyme, sedums, or hens-and-chicks, shade-loving lamium or bishop’s weed, or evergreen plants […]
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How about a flower for your garden that not only looks great in the landscape but also makes a great cut flower? Learn how to grow and harvest Blue Horizon Ageratum in this video by P. Allen Smith: Blue horizon ageratum (also called Floss Flower) […]
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A plain front porch is – well, just that. All you need to make it an inviting space are some well-placed plants. Learn how to create a welcoming front door with plants in this Lowe’s video: Follow the 1+3 formula: Use a runner that’s the […]
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