Gardening Tips for Beginners

Tips and tricks for gardeners just starting out and need some extra inspiration.

34 Plant Favorites for a Picture-Perfect Cottage Garden
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34 Plant Favorites for a Picture-Perfect Cottage Garden

Are you overwhelmed by the thought of choosing the perfect flowers and plants for a charming cottage garden? Selecting the right plants is key to creating the beautiful cottage-style outdoor setting you’ve been dreaming of. In this post, I’ll share my top plant favorites for that picture-perfect cottage garden you’ve always wanted to grow. Each…

36 Thriving Deer-Resistant Plants for Peace of Mind in Your Garden
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36 Thriving Deer-Resistant Plants for Peace of Mind in Your Garden

Have you spent time and money creating your dream garden, only to discover that deer have eaten your gorgeous flowers overnight? I’ll show you 36 deer-resistant plants that will thrive in your garden and resist the temptation of deer. From vibrant coneflowers to fragrant lavender, these deer-resistant flowers and plants will add color and texture…

Maintaining a Cut Flower Garden for Beginners
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Maintaining a Cut Flower Garden for Beginners

Do you want to add a pop of color to your garden and bring fresh flowers into your home? Growing a cut flower garden will give you both. Whether you’re a new gardener or have a green thumb, these easy tips will help you maintain a healthy and thriving cut flower garden. If you’re reading…

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…