Tag: Spring


  • Gardener’s $0 hack turns item we all have into a mini greenhouse for starting spring seeds early

    Greenhouses can feel like a luxury these days with cost of living concerns and the small outdoor spaces many of us have. But it’s ๏ปฟpossible to have a greenhouse with any size yard and on any budget, thanks to a hack shared by gardener Phil Dudman. A gardener of more than 30 years, Dudman, who…

  • This simple โ€˜snip and stickโ€™ method can give you a bounty of free plants by spring

    CORVALLIS โ€” Snipping cuttings from the garden this time of year can set you up with a private nursery of plants by spring. Whether you plant the results of your โ€œsnip and stickโ€ project or share them, propagating by cuttings is a rewarding process. Although some sources can make the process feel intimidating, Neil Bell,…

  • Gardening for beginners: Getting started this spring

    David Maxwell from BBC Radio Ulsterโ€™s Gardenersโ€™ Corner on why everyone can be a gardener this springโ€ฆ You see I think we are all gardeners really – itโ€™s in our DNA. I mean who doesnโ€™t love beautiful flowers, tasty fresh fruit and veg or the cheery birdsong of a spring morning. The fresh green growth…

  • 10 Spring Container Garden Ideas

    1 / 12 Courtesy @bloom.and.grow.ali/Instagram Colorful Spring Bulbs One of the most fun container garden ideas is to pick plants that you can watch mature. Planting your containers with bulbs lets you enjoy all the different stages of growth and color in the blooming process. This container by @bloom.and.grow.ali featured bulbs and palm fans to…

  • 17 Lavender Landscaping Ideas You Should Try This Spring

    Lavender is a versatile and fragrant plant that can enhance any garden with its vibrantcolors and soothing scent. If you want to incorporate lavender into your landscaping but don’t know where to start, we share 17 ideas that’ll help transform your outdoor space. As a Pathway Hedge Credit: @ladylandscape / Instagram Because of its vibrant…

  • ALDI UNVEILS SPRING GARDEN ESSENTIALS FROM JUST ยฃ1.99

    ALDI UNVEILS SPRING GARDEN ESSENTIALS FROM JUST ยฃ1.99 28 February, 2025 With spring around the corner, thereโ€™s no betterย  time to spruce up gardens. Whether looking to grow veggies or create a relaxing garden oasis, outdoor lovers can find everything they need in the middle aisle. Aldiโ€™s latest garden range will spring up in stores…

  • ‘Easy-to-grow’ spring flowers are a ‘go-to’ for beginners

    Whether you are beginning your gardening journey or are simply looking for flowers that require little maintenance, marigolds have been described as a “no-fuss” flower that will flower from late spring right through to Autumn. These golden, sometimes verging on orange, blooms make a colourful addition to your flower beds and are great for those…

  • Chenierโ€™s Greenhouse offers spring gardening advice

    MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) – Itโ€™s the growing season, and U.P. temperatures are settling in. Depending on what plants gardeners want to grow, where you live can play a major role. It is important to take plant hardiness zones into account. Co-owner of Chenierโ€™s Greenhouse, Nick Chenier, says some perennial plants may struggle to grow in…

  • โ€” Recommendations are independently chosen by our editors. Purchases you make through our links may earn us and our publishing partners a commission. Growing your first garden โ€” or your first plant, for that matter โ€” can feel intimidating. But itโ€™s not as complicated as it seems. Curiosity and the habits you form early on,…

  • 40 Best Front Door Plants for Spring 2025

    1 Bird of Paradise Plants Nugroho Ridho//Getty Images Give your entrance a tropical vibe with a bird-of-paradise plant. They can grow in sun or shade, although if you get an orange bird-of-paradise, you’ll want to put it in direct sunlight to really bring out the color of the blooms, according to Costa Farms. If you…