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Bird seed blocks are a great way to provide food and attract birds to your backyard These compact blocks contain a nutritious mix of seeds, nuts, fruit and fat that birds love Making your own bird seed blocks allows you to customize the recipe for the bird species in your area while also being a … Read more

Transplanting strawberry plants is a great way to keep your strawberry patch healthy and productive for years to come. As a perennial fruit strawberries will continue producing year after year if properly maintained. An important maintenance task is periodically transplanting strawberries to prevent overcrowding and refresh the patch with new runner plants. This helps maximize … Read more

Are you thinking about growing your strawberries in a raised bed this year? Do you have some questions? Here is everything you need to know about growing strawberries in a raised bed. Growing juicy, flavorful strawberries in raised beds can lead to bountiful harvests But proper spacing is crucial to prevent overcrowding and allow each … Read more

Lettuce is a fast-growing cool-season crop for spring and fall that is attractive in both vegetable and ornamental gardens and is suited to container gardening as well. If you want to grow lettuce in your garden, here’s what you need to know. You can also download my How Do I Grow Lettuce? one-sheet and keep … Read more

Garden fences and other boundaries are essential for providing shelter and privacy in a garden, but as one of the largest single elements in a plot, they can set the tone of the whole space, so don’t let their functionality prevent them from being an element of beauty. With care, it’s possible to turn fences … Read more

Daffodils are a classic spring flower that can brighten up any garden with their cheerful yellow blooms. If you don’t have an in-ground garden you can still enjoy growing daffodils by planting them in pots. With the right care and preparation potted daffodils can thrive and provide a beautiful display. In this comprehensive guide, I … Read more

The clocks are turned back. The leaves are falling. The air is brisk and getting brisker. And with the change in seasons comes the change in your garden. Many trees and plants lose their luster this time of year (unless you plant some of these trees that still wow with color in winter.) To help … Read more

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. You know you are in heaven when you have fresh chives at hand to adorn meats and cheeses, season breads and soups, or simply add their fresh, lightly oniony flavor to a salad. Chives are an essential … Read more

Cornhole is making waves in the world of sports. 2018’s American Cornhole League Pro Invitational was watched by an astounding half a million people — the most ever. Its ‘shot of the year,’ shared by Barstool Sports, got a whopping 1.2 million views in eight hours. Are you wondering how to play cornhole? If not, … Read more

Growing plants from seeds can be an extremely rewarding hobby. There’s something magical about nurturing a tiny seed into a fully grown plant. However it can also seem intimidating especially for beginners. The key is to start with easy plants that have high germination rates indoors. In this article, we’ll look at 10 of the … Read more