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Native plants vs. non-native invasive plants… what’s the difference?

by Amy | Last updated Apr 2, 2020 | 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...

Is Non-Native and Invasive the Same Thing?

by Amy | Last updated Apr 4, 2020 | Published on Apr 4, 2020 | Garden, Natives | 0 comments

Does non-native mean the same thing as invasive? Learn why non-native plants are not necessarily invasive…. and why all invasives are non-native.

Garden art projects for grown ups in need of creative inspiration

by Amy | Last updated Apr 3, 2020 | Published on Mar 31, 2020 | DIY Projects, Garden, Garden DIY

Budget-friendly arts & crafts projects for your home garden that you can complete with junk you probably already have laying around the yard.

Arrange plants in your garden – 3 simple ways

by Amy | Last updated Apr 4, 2020 | Published on Mar 24, 2020 | Garden, Garden Design | 0 comments

3 simple ways to arrange flowers and plants in your garden to get that beautiful layered look that you want… even if you’re a beginner!

Tree topping is harmful – read this before you hire a tree trimmer

by Amy | Last updated Apr 5, 2020 | Published on Mar 23, 2020 | Garden, Garden DIY, Trees | 0 comments

Tree topping is a harmful yet common practice for trimming trees. So, before you hire a professional, learn the RIGHT way to prune so you can hire someone that will trim your tree with care and expertise.

Facebook gardening groups – the good, the bad and the UGLY

by Amy | Last updated Mar 13, 2020 | Published on Mar 13, 2020 | Garden, Garden Inspo

Find the best Facebook gardening groups for you and learn how ask great questions and get the most out of any gardening group you join.

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