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Gardening Supplies You Can Get at Dollar Tree

January 12, 2024 by Kathryn Vercillo Leave a Comment

Gardening Supplies You Can Get at Dollar Tree

Have you been to your local Dollar Tree lately? If so, have you checked out their gardening supplies? If not, then you’re missing out. Dollar Tree gardening supplies are inexpensive and yet work just as well as pricier options that you might be elsewhere. You can get gardening basics like seeds, of course. You can…

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Upcycling in the Garden: Everyday Items That Can Be Functional Garden Decorations

June 2, 2023 by Kathryn Vercillo Leave a Comment

Functional Garden Decorations

If you take a look around your home, or even in your recycling bin, then you will probably find items that you can use in your garden. This is, obviously, good for the earth. When you upcycle everyday items into functional garden decorations, it also saves you money. After all, you don’t have to buy…

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5 Ways to Get Your Garden Ready for Fall on a Budget

August 4, 2022 by Erin Leave a Comment

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August is officially here, which means autumn is right around the corner. While the idea of getting your garden ready for the cooler season might seem overwhelming, you don’t need to worry! Here’s how you can revamp your garden for fall without breaking your budget. 1. Compare Prices of Tools Online If you’ve been using…

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5 Fun Ways to Use Yarn in the Garden

January 4, 2022 by Kathryn Vercillo Leave a Comment

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I am a crafter. Mostly, I crochet, although I also knit and weave and collage and enjoy some other crafty activities. As a result of my craft, I have a lot of yarn in my home. Most of it I will use to crochet, of course. However, over the years, I’ve found that yarn can…

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7 Garden Gnomes Perfect for Gifting This Holiday Season

November 9, 2020 by Steph Coelho Leave a Comment

I’ve always loved garden gnomes — even after watching the horrifying Goosebumps episode titled ‘Revenge of the Lawn Gnomes” as a kid. The Travelocity gnome is the cutest company mascot ever. And if you’ve never watched Gnomeo and Juliet, I highly recommend you do so immediately.  Garden gnomes are the ideal garden decoration, in my…

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5 Best Plants for a Privacy Wall

July 7, 2020 by Steph Coelho Leave a Comment

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  A little bit of privacy can turn a plain outdoor space into a cozy oasis. Climbing, vining, and towering plants are perfect natural plant privacy wall options. With a plant privacy wall, there’s no need to fuss with the extra cost of lumber, fencing, or ready-made privacy accessories. Plants are a free, simple way…

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