Tag: Beginners
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Spring has sprung and we know so many of you want to get in on the gardening fun. We headed out to Brian Brigantti’s garden to learn more about his story and tips on how to get started planting! Brigantti currently shares his gardening journey with his 3.3 million TikTok followers and is now helping…
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It’s one thing storing your tools; quite another your elderly mother or adult kids, so do your research first The Government plans to ease the rules on garden living but there’s a lot more to it than buying a mobile home on Facebook marketplace. Above, an exterior view of a Shomera garden home Log cabins for…
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Offering tips and guidance to gardening newcomers, four of this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show garden designers recall their own experiences and the learning curves that have made gardening a lifestyle for them. “Gardens are meant to bring joy to both humans and wildlife, so always take time to pause and enjoy the fruits of…
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“By 2025, Cleveland gardeners are expected to use at least 5 essential tools: pruners, gloves, garden knife, pruning saw, and trowel.” Welcome to our comprehensive guide on essential gardening tools for 2025, tailored specifically for beginners in Cleveland, Ohio! As we embark on this green journey together, we’ll explore the must-have implements that will transform…
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Flowering shrubs are a great anchor for your landscaping, providing a backdrop for smaller, showy plants in the front—and filling in with the flowers when other parts of your landscaping go dormant. But some shrubs can be pretty particular about their growing conditions, or need a lot of pruning and fussing to keep them looking…
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Heard about hydroponic strawberries but thought they might be too much hassle? Strawberries are quick and easy—and really fun. Plus, the juicy, sweet taste is so much better than store-bought! Here’s a beginner’s guide to growing at home. It’s a joy to grow strawberries in the garden. Bright, red, flavorful strawberries were a fleeting and ephemeral…
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Monsoon season is nature’s way of replenishing the earth with much-needed water and cooling down the relentless summer heat. The soft drizzle, the earthy scent of wet soil, and the greenery make it feel like the world is breathing again. Imagine stepping out barefoot onto a damp terrace, rain clouds overhead, your fingers deep in…
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Like most thirtysomethings, I’ve been a renter for most of my adult life, and therefore seen the garden as somewhere to experiment (slash, make mistakes). Until recently my haphazard approach involved picking whatever was in bloom at the garden centre and plonking it in the ground in the hope that my borders would magically flourish.…
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Many gardeners love perennial flowers. Plant them once, and the blooms return year after year. The 20 perennials you see here are ideal for beginners—low-maintenance, no-fuss, vigorous, and high-performing! What are Perennials? Perennials are those flowers that return reliably year after year—whereas annuals are those one-season wonders that add color and need to be replaced every spring.…
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Discover how easy and rewarding gardening can be in the Valley of the Sun! This free 1-hour beginner-friendly class combines classroom learning with a guided tour of our garden center. You’ll explore seasonal plants, tools, and supplies while learning the basics of fall gardening in Metro Phoenix—including what to plant, how to prepare your soil,…