Greenery, like cut flowers, is easy to care for. Since greenery is cut from live plants, that means there is a definite freshness window. Here are some tips that will help you prolong the beauty of your Christmas wreath, garland, of boughs.
Read MoreAs gardeners, fall leaves are perhaps our most abundant crop. A few years ago we covered five uses for fall leaves. Let's take a look at some of the other many uses for fall leaves.
Read MoreLast week we shared a blog post about caring for mums. Kelly Stover asked if mums can be grown indoor in a container. Sure! They can be grown inside; however, the answer to that question is actually a bit complicated.
Read MoreThis week, I constructed the beds from treated 8 x 12s to make 4 foot by 8 foot beds. This way I could get by with using only 3 boards for each bed and only needing to make a single cut for each one. Easy!
Read MoreThis past weekend I started on a project that has been years in the making.
Read MoreThe Sunflower is one of the most popular genera of flowers for the garden and is one reason it was chosen as the annual in National Garden Bureau’s 2021 Year of the Sunflower.
Read MoreMy office is stuffed with houseplants here at Bob’s. Many of them have been used as inspiration for videos and blog posts, while others I have received as gifts. They make up a significant part of the general feel of the space. Using houseplants as part of your decor can be a rewarding experience, but there are a few things to consider.
Read MoreIf you’re in your 20s to 30s, think back to your grandparent’s house in the 1980s to 1990s. Unless they were interior designers, they probably had some stuff from previous decades. An afghan that your great aunt made, floral wallpaper, maybe some blue and white Churchill plates. Grandmillennial style is all about bringing that cozy chintz into the 2020s.
Read MoreIn our last couple blog posts, we’ve looked at couple of common garden critters that can cause headaches for gardeners. In this post, I wanted to look at some easy solutions to consider. Of course, there’s a whole plethora of animals and bugs that would like a tasty feast so here are some general tips to take care of unwanted guests.
Read MoreIt will happen. Your garden will have weeds.
Read MoreThis spring we’re focusing on a crash course in vegetable gardening. Specifically, we’re growing Viral Victory Gardens. So where do we start? We need to start with a plan.
Read MoreDuring the winter, I read a great book about one man’s life and death struggle … to grow potatoes. It turns out all you need to survive on Mars is potatoes, water, oxygen, and a supply of Disco music. In this post we’re going to help you bring out your inner Mark Watney as we take a look at growing potatoes.
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