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Ways to Upcycle Household Items into Planters

By Carlos on June 25, 2019 Hobby, Outdoor

Do you spot everyday household items and imagine how great they would look if you re-purposed them for your yard? To get started, peruse these ideas and see where your imagination takes you. Give Your Kids the Boot If your brood keeps outgrowing rain boots faster than they can be replaced, why not fasten a selection of them along your fence and fill each one with dirt and plantings? This fun idea can be taken one step further if you nail a thick rope along the fence and use clothespins to hang each boot out to dry. Hitch Your Garden…

Watering Tips for Your Garden

By Carlos on May 31, 2019 Pennysaver News

With the hot summer months coming up, gardeners and landscapers are getting ready to keep up with the demands of thirstier plants. The summer months always require a little bit more water care, and the new workload may seem especially overwhelming for those who are just learning about the ins and outs of their garden. Whether you are introducing new plants to your vista or are simply interested in optimizing your existing water care routine, it always pays to keep a few tips in mind. Think about some of these considerations you can make to watering easy and efficient. Choose…

3rd Annual Friends and Family Weekend at Quinn’s Flower Farm

By Carlos on May 4, 2019

Once again, Quinn’s Flower Farm is having their annual plant sale, and they are raising money for STAR!! Please support the local businesses that support our wildlife! Select from our stock of annuals, unique hanging baskets, cannas, dahlias, and perennials. Doors open at 9am.

Budding Gardening Trends for 2019

By Carlos on April 14, 2019 Outdoor

There are so many exciting new trends to get your garden ready for spring. Classic garden looks like rose trellises, tomato cages and flower beds overflowing with annuals are comforting garden standards. Here are predictions for the top garden trends for in 2019. Growing Food Growing your own food isn’t new but placing gardens in small, residential spaces is a trending. You don’t need rolling hills or acres of land or even a corner lot for a high-yield garden. Transforming residential yards and lawns into edible landscapes is becoming quite easy. Small compost barrels and bins are available at nurseries…

Best Plants to Purify Your Air

By Carlos on March 25, 2019 Home

Everyone expects to go outside into a world that is filled with pollutants. While clean air has become a major concern, so far there have been few improvements in the overall purity of the air you breathe. That should be all the more reason to make sure that when you’re inside, the air in your home is clean and is not detrimental to your health. Why Clean Air is Important For those with any type of autoimmune disorder such as asthma, clean air is a near-necessity in order to live a normal, functional life. Dirty air can contribute to asthma…

How to Design a Colorful Flower Bed

By Angela on July 26, 2017 Seasonal

A colorful flower bed can add pizzazz to your outdoor space. The right choices can make or break your garden, leaving you playing catch-up throughout the year. Paying attention to the small details will pay immediate dividends. A thoughtful mixture of colors, shapes, and heights will leave others green with envy. What are the steps to designing a colorful flower bed of your own? Here is a how-to guide that will help you make the decisions that are right for you and your space. Location The first thing to do when planning your proposed garden space is to determine the…

Get Your Kids into Gardening This Summer

By Angela on July 2, 2017 Family

Even if your children spend most of their time on the allotment, you probably don’t know what they usually do. Parents will often stay out of it as long as the kids are having fun. Besides, finding activities to keep your children occupied during summer could prove challenging. As such, you might be wondering why you should get your kids into gardening. Every child should participate in some gardening activity. However, getting them interested might not be easy even though the garden is a great playground. Your kids will love gardening, albeit in short bursts. Letting your children assist and…

Things to Know Before Adding a Greenhouse

By Angela on June 30, 2017 Home

Greenhouses may not seem cheap or easy to build, but they can be necessary for your farm or garden. Figuring out some important key factors before you get started on a greenhouse will help save you time and money. Here are 5 things to consider before adding a greenhouse to your operation. 1. Freestanding or attached? Greenhouses come in two basic forms: freestanding structures or buildings that are attached to already-built houses. Both have their pros and cons. Attached greenhouses have the benefit of having a pre-existing north wall to use as insulation. It can be costly to build a…

Choosing Low Maintenance Plants

By Pennysaver Plus on May 2, 2017 Home

If you’re like most people who have a bit of property, you’d love to have a garden, but you might not want to engage in back-breaking toil to have one. You probably dream of tossing a handful of seeds onto the ground, watering them a little, then watching them grow into healthy plants with gorgeous flowers with not much care. Some plants are actually almost that easy. They do not particularly care about the type of soil, don’t need a lot of water or fertilizing, and do well in sun or shade. Here are some beautiful plants that are low…

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