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Saltwater Sounds Weekly: A Week of Gardening, Spring Decor, and Boating

Saltwater Sounds Weekly: A Week of Gardening, Spring Decor, and Boating

Welcome to Saltwater Sounds, a collection of ideas, tips, and inspiration. Here, I share everything happening in the world of Shiplap and Shells, what’s to come, and the inspiration I’ve found from other bloggers around the web. This and That It’s been an amazing week! We started out with the most beautiful weather. The sun and warm…

How to Successfully Harden Off Your Seedlings and Young Plants
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How to Successfully Harden Off Your Seedlings and Young Plants

Did you know your overwintering plants and young seedlings must acclimate to the outdoor elements before planting them in the garden? Follow along as I walk you through the hardening-off process of your seedlings and plants before transplanting them outside. Hardening off indoor plants is the transition period from a controlled environment to harsh outdoor…

Spring Gardening Checklist to Help the Summer Garden Thrive
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Spring Gardening Checklist to Help the Summer Garden Thrive

Are you ready to get back into the garden and get your hands dirty again? In this post, I’ll share the essential projects on your spring gardening checklist to work on now so your summer garden will thrive. Hello Spring! It’s that magical time of year when the garden starts to wake up from its…

How to Divide Dahlia Tubers in the Spring
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How to Divide Dahlia Tubers in the Spring

Did you know that dividing your dahlia tubers every year has many benefits? I’ll show you my process for dividing dahlia tubers in the spring and explain the advantages of splitting these dahlia root clumps annually. Dividing your dahlia bulbs every year is essential to get the most beautiful flowers and best results from your…