• 5 mistakes small backyard owners make: and how to avoid them

    Spring is kicking in, bringing perennials back to life, pointing out gaps in borders, beds and rockeries and sending us all into garden planning mode. Should we add a water feature? Plant an orchard or dig a vegetable patch?  If your gardening space is limited, any small backyard ideas you bring to life will be…

  • 40 Best Small Garden Ideas and Tips for Small Outdoor Spaces

    1 Assemble a Wheelbarrow Garden Cavan Images//Getty Images Perfect for tight spaces, this creative idea allows you to plant in a portable and rustic container. With minimal effort, you’ll add a unique touch of greenery to any corner of your outdoor space—and can easily move it around as needed. SHOP WHEELBARROWS 2 Put Pots on…

  • Ways to make holiday decorations pop with Carol Watson Greenhouse

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  • New greenhouse blooms at community garden

    THE Martha Cove Community Garden has unveiled a brand-new greenhouse, marking an exciting milestone for the thriving group. The official opening on 7 November was attended by Gary Andersen from Somerville-based greenhouse supplier Winter Gardenz, Mornington Peninsula Shire councillor Patrick Binyon, along with Martha Cove Community Garden president Ron Morgan and committee members David U’ren…

  • how to plant a Japanese garden

    The Japanese have had a tradition for creating gardens since ancient times, that capture the natural landscape. The gardens combine the basic elements of plants, water and rocks with simple, clean lines to create a spiritual haven, which in times of war and strife was the only place they found peace. Gardening expert and author…

  • The 5 best garden planning tools – design your dream garden

    Hoping to design a fresh layout for your garden? You’ll need to get familiar with some of the best garden planning tools on the internet. Even the simplest garden layout ideas can be helped along with the right planning aids, and a lot of them are free – so whether you’re planning a small garden…

  • A healthy resolution for 2025? Start a garden. Tips for beginners

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  • 15 Container Garden Plants That Breeze Through Summer’s Heat

    When the hottest days of summer hit, many container garden plants slow down on making flowers and fresh foliage even if you keep up with watering. Beat the heat by filling your containers with these colorful plants that thrive as temperatures rise. Most are from warm places around the world, so are often grown as…

  • Tips to plant your first vegetable garden

    DENVER — ‘Tis the season for gardeners to get their hands dirty and into the soil to plant their vegetable gardens for the year. Ellen Becker, with the Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado, met with Denver7’s Danielle Grant at City Floral in Denver to find some hardy vegetables for beginners to plant. Becker and Grant…

  • The 19 Best Edging Plants for Your Flower Beds

    Edging plants help create a crisp, finished look to garden beds. Position these plants alongside non-living edging materials such as brick or metal to soften their appearance, or use lower-growing plants on their own to outline different areas of your garden. The following edging plants, divided by options for full sun and shade, will look…