I have some big gardening plans for this summer! After various critters raided and ate most of my harvest in previous years, I mostly stuck to growing flowers like zinnias and sunflowers. However, I've had some success growing small crops of cherry tomatoes and peas on my enclosed backyard patio, which is protected by a dog fence. I hope to do more gardening this summer—I plan to enclose my garden with an inexpensive no-dig gardening fence this time—so it's important to get protective gardening clothes and gear to protect myself from ticks and the sun. I have BIG gardening goals this year! Continue reading...
Budget Garden Fencing Ideas (and Why Your Garden Might Need It)
Working in a garden is one of the biggest joys of summer, but it can also be challenging—especially when you want to keep rabbits out of your garden or stop neighborhood pets from digging up your veggies! That's why adding garden fencing is imperative. I am hoping to grow some vegetables this summer (in the past, I have stuck to flowers), so I am looking for a budget or DIY garden fencing option. I am hoping to enclose my garden without having to spend much! Luckily, garden fencing doesn’t have to be expensive or complicated—especially since this Memorial Day weekend, there are lots of Continue reading...
How to Grow Strawberries in Pots
If you’ve ever dreamed of picking sweet, juicy strawberries right from your patio or balcony, the good news is you don’t need a big backyard to grow them! Strawberries thrive in pots, making them one of the easiest and most rewarding fruits for beginners to grow at home. Even better, it’s not too late to get started—you can usually find healthy strawberry plants at your local nursery this time of year. In fact, if you live in gardening zones 6-7, now is a good time to plant strawberries! The weather has really warmed up here in New Jersey, making it the perfect time to get outside, enjoy Continue reading...
Flower Gardening in New Jersey
Now that May is here, I'm looking forward to doing some gardening! If you’re like me, you're no doubt eyeing what's available at the local garden stores, anxious to get started on your summer gardens! And the good news is that here in NJ, it's just about time to get planting! Here in New Jersey, I aim to start my summer gardens after the last frost date, which usually falls somewhere between mid-April and early May—traditionally, many people here wait until about Mother's Day to plant their summer veggies and flowers. I have lots of flower seeds I want to plant—I really love growing flowers Continue reading...
Getting Ready for Spring With a New Custom Gardening Journal—Bookblock Review
Winter felt especially long here in Central New Jersey. But at last, the moment has arrived in my gardening zone—7A—to really think about gardening again! For starters, cool-season crops like peas and lettuce can go in now if you haven’t planted them already. It’s also an ideal time to start planning—and even starting indoors—warm-season favorites like tomatoes, basil, and, of course, gorgeous blooms like sunflowers and zinnias, my favorites! Thanks to my friends at Bookblock, I’m heading into the season with a head start thanks to brand-new, custom-designed notebooks for planning and Continue reading...
Smart Ways to Safeguard Your Property Without Major Renovations
Keeping your home and property secure doesn’t always require expensive upgrades or repairs or even large-scale renovations. In many cases, small, thoughtful adjustments can make a meaningful difference in how well your space is protected and maintained. Whether you’re dealing with outdoor challenges, limited indoor space, or simply trying to stay organized, a few practical strategies can go a long way. This approach is especially useful for homeowners and renters who want to improve their living environment without committing to major construction projects. Start With Your Outdoor Continue reading...
Harvesting Garden Produce the Easy Way: Tools That Save Time and Effort
There is something deeply satisfying about bringing in food you grew yourself. A bowl of tomatoes on the counter, a handful of green beans for dinner, and cucumbers still cool from the morning air. That part feels simple. Then harvest season really gets going, and suddenly you are bending, reaching, carrying, sorting and wondering why picking vegetables feels like such a workout. Most people think about planting when the season begins, not the steady work that comes later. But once a garden is in full swing, harvesting becomes its own job, and it can take more time and effort than you Continue reading...
The Worst Kind of Pest: Dealing With Termites
Pests are the last thing any homeowner wants to think about. But when it comes to termites, ignoring the possibility of your home having termites can be a costly mistake. While everything may look perfectly solid on the surface, but with termites, appearances can be very deceiving, and there might be far more happening beneath that calm exterior than you realize. In fact, it's estimated that termites cause more than $5 billion dollars of property damage yearly in the United States. A termite infestation isn’t dramatic or obvious at first. It’s quiet. Subtle. While you’re focused on choosing Continue reading...
Getting Ready to Winter Sow in New Jersey
If you’re a TikTok fan and love gardening, chances are you’ve scrolled past at least a few videos about winter sowing. In these clips, you see folks scattering seeds into empty milk jugs or other plastic containers and setting them outside. Later, they joyfully discover healthy seedlings growing inside weeks later. The beauty of this technique is that you can get your plants started early—so you can have a thriving garden once spring arrives. Winter sowing works because when you plant seeds in mostly sealed, recycled plastic containers (like milk jugs or plastic salad-green containers) you Continue reading...
Waterlogged Soil Is A Killer, And Here Are Five Sure Signs That It’s On A Spree In Your Garden
If you’re a keen gardener, then you probably know a thing or two about the importance of keeping your plants happily watered. There’s no worse sight than dry, cracked soil and a wilted plant that’s clearly gasping for a drink. But did you know that overwatering can be an equally severe problem, with much the same results? While waterlogged soil certainly won’t leave your plants parched, it does see them sitting in excesses of water, which, in the long-run, can kill them just the same. Sometimes, waterlogging happens because of an overly keen approach to feeding your plants. Oftentimes, Continue reading...
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