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Water feature electricity cost calculator

Water feature electricity cost calculator

by Amy Fedele | Last updated Aug 6, 2020 | Published on Aug 6, 2020 | Garden, Garden DIY

This electricity cost calculator will help you determine the amount of energy your water feature or fountain pump will use in a day, week, month or yearil

Front Yard Landscaping Tips: 350+ Gardeners’ Best Advice

Front Yard Landscaping Tips: 350+ Gardeners’ Best Advice

by Amy Fedele | Last updated Feb 16, 2021 | Published on Aug 5, 2020 | Garden, Garden DIY, Garden Inspo, Trending

Over 350 seasoned gardeners were asked… What is the #1 thing you wish you’d known before landscaping your front yard? Here are there responses.

Narrow evergreen trees for year-round privacy in small yards

Narrow evergreen trees for year-round privacy in small yards

by Amy Fedele | Last updated Feb 27, 2021 | Published on Jul 24, 2020 | Garden, Garden Inspo, Plant Lists, Trees | 2 comments

Narrow evergreen trees are a must if you want privacy and year-round interest in a small garden or side yard. Here are the top picks for unique, skinny evergreen trees.

Super easy DIY self-watering planter

Super easy DIY self-watering planter

by Amy Fedele | Last updated Nov 18, 2020 | Published on May 29, 2020 | Garden, Garden DIY, Trending

Learn how to make a self-watering planter from any container with simple step-by-step instructions and video. Self-watering containers will ensure that you have healthy, thriving flowers all summer long!

Easy no dig flower bed – create a garden right over your grass!

Easy no dig flower bed – create a garden right over your grass!

by Amy Fedele | Last updated Sep 25, 2020 | Published on May 22, 2020 | Garden, Garden DIY, Trending

The no dig flower garden bed method will help you create a beautiful garden right over the grass without all the extra work & unwanted weeds.

5-6 foot evergreen shrubs for your landscape

5-6 foot evergreen shrubs for your landscape

by Amy Fedele | Last updated Jan 22, 2021 | Published on May 9, 2020 | Garden, Plant Lists

5-6 foot size is the “sweet spot” for evergreen shrubs in the home landscape. They’re tall enough to be a substantial backbone planting, but not too large that they dwarf your house and block all the natural light.

Boxwood growth rate by variety

Boxwood growth rate by variety

by Amy Fedele | Last updated May 9, 2020 | Published on May 8, 2020 | Garden, Plant Lists

How fast do boxwood grow and how big do they get? Compare different varieties of boxwood by growth rate, overall size and disease resistance in easy to read charts.

Flower Gardening for Beginners – learn the things that no one else will tell you

Flower Gardening for Beginners – learn the things that no one else will tell you

by Amy Fedele | Last updated Feb 13, 2021 | Published on May 1, 2020 | Garden, Garden DIY, Start Here, Trending

The beginner’s guide to flower gardening- get answers to the questions that you don’t even know you should be asking!

Gardening Online Course Comparison: Garden Planning 101 vs. Design your 4-Season Garden Course

Gardening Online Course Comparison: Garden Planning 101 vs. Design your 4-Season Garden Course

by Amy Fedele | Last updated May 9, 2020 | Published on Apr 24, 2020 | Garden, Garden Design

What’s the difference between the garden planning 101 course and the design your 4-season garden course? Comparison chart and details here.

Why Choose Native Plants Instead of Non-Native Invasive Plants In Your Landscape

Why Choose Native Plants Instead of Non-Native Invasive Plants In Your Landscape

by Amy Fedele | Last updated Feb 12, 2021 | Published on Apr 5, 2020 | Garden, Natives

If your new to gardening, you may not even know what a native plant, a non-native plant or an invasive plant means! And, to be honest, I didn’t know either when I was new to gardening. While I’m not an expert on the topic, I believe that it’s...
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