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Gardening

Frugal gardening advice, from growing flowers and
vegetables, landscaping advice, soil, fruit trees and garden pests.

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 "Expenses in trying to beautify your yard can add up quicker than fruitcakes
after Christmas, but you can temper them a bit with a few tricks and creative
ideas." from Yards for Nothing, by Karon Goodman

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Annuals

Annual Color : Eye-Catching Color Combinations and Ideas, by Hilary Rinaldi   Some tips on how to choose and place annual flowers in your garden.

Beginners

Gardening, by Richard Wong   Basic garden tips for beginners.

Budget Gardening

Gardening on a Budget: 10 Low Cost Gardening Tips, by Kathy Wilson    How to save money gardening.

Help in the Garden: 10 Frugal Tips, by Cyndi Roberts    A list of frugal gardening tips.

Raising Plants from Seed, by Jill Black    How to save money growing plants from seeds.

Bulbs

How To Plant and Grow Bulbs, by Marilyn Pokorney   Gardening advice on planting and caring for bulbs.

Planting Daffodil Bulb Tips, by Chrystal Holman  How to select, plant and care for daffodils.

Children

Gardening with Children, by Jill Black   How to teach children to garden.

Flowers

Flower Garden Design Ideas: How To Create An Amazing Garden,  by Stephen Rhodes   How to plan and designs and plants for flower gardens.

Mix Perennials into Your Garden for Staying Power, by Kathy Burns-Millyard  Some advice for planting perennials in your garden and saving money.

Hardscape

How to Lay a Flagstone Walk in 8 Easy Steps, by Julie Lohmeier   DIY instructions to make a flagstone path.

Installing a Brick or Paver Walkway, by Mark J. Donovan   Some basic advice on how to put down brick or pavers for landscaping hardscape.

Landscaping

A Potpourri Of Landscaping Advice, by Andrew Caxton   Miscellaneous landscaping advice.

Beyond Beauty: The Benefits of Landscaping, by Carrie Williams   How landscaping can improve the value, utility costs, and livability of your home.

Creative Landscaping with Railroad Ties, by Jack Stone    How to use economical railroad ties in your garden and landscaping.

Ornamental

How to Create a Decorative Garden Window, by  Kathy Burns-Millyard     How to hang plants in front of a south facing window.

Make an Easy and Elegant Birdbath, by Kathy Wilson   How to make an easy and elegant homemade birdbath.

Pests

Got Bugs? Get Rid Of Garden Pests Naturally, by Sher Holloway  Homemade, natural remedies to deal with garden pests.

Rid Your Garden of Slugs, by Marilyn Pokorney   How to get rid of slugs in your garden.

Shrubs

Choosing Easy Care Shrubs, by Ted Roberson   How to choose low maintenance scrubs for your home.

 

Soil

Soil Basics:  Creating Fertile, Healthy Soil, by Francis Kilkelly   Types of soil and how to create healthy soil.

The Benefits of Using Mulch in Your Garden or Landscaping, by Stefanie Schoonmaker    How mulch works, and pros and cons of various kinds of mulch.

The Various Types Of Compost Bins Explained, by Richard Taylor    How compost bins work and how to make them.

Tips

Late Summer Garden: Easy and Cheap Gardening Tips, by Kathy Wilson.   Tips for gardening in the late summer and getting your garden back in shape.

Trees and Fruit Trees

Smaller Trees for Great Impact, by Carrie Williams   The importance of keeping the scale of your trees in proportion to your home.

Tips for Growing Fruit Trees, by Marilyn Pokorney   Some basic tips to have healthy fruit trees.

Tree Trimming Basics for the Home Owner, by Stephen Daniels   How to trim and prune trees.

Vegetables

Fall Vegetable Gardening, by Richard Murray   Some tips on extending the gardening season and growing vegetables in the Fall.

Vegetable Gardening Problems, by Zach Wilson   Problems with vegetable gardening, and how to handle them.

Vegetable Gardening Tips, by Victoria Gates   How to get started growing your own vegetables.

- Tomatoes

How To Grow Luscious Tomatoes, by Marilyn Pokorney   Tips on how to grow great tomatoes.

How To Grow Tomatoes In Your Vegetable Garden, by Dave Truman   Tips on growing tomatoes in your garden, such as growing from seeds or plants, preparing the soil, and how to plant them. 

Learn How To Grow Tomatoes In Containers, by Kay Dennan   Tips on how and why to grow tomatoes in containers.  

- Potatoes

Tips on Growing Potatoes, by Marilyn Pokorney   How to grow potatoes in your home garden.

Winterizing Your Garden

The Return of Old Man Winter: How to Protect Your Plants, by Carrie P. Williams   How to winterize your garden

Water Features

How to Build a Pond: Easily, Cheaply and Beautifully, by Kathy Wilson   How to make a garden pond.

Misc

Flowers and Butterflies, the Perfect Combination, by The Garden Source Network   Flowers to plant to attract butterflies to your garden.

"Green Thumb" Gardening, by Nikki Willhite   The myth of green thumbs, and what it takes to be a good gardener.

How to Attract Hummingbirds, by Marilyn Pokorney  How be make your garden a hummingbird magnet.

 

 

 

 

 

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