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Are Store-Bought Seed Kits Worth the Price?

January 6, 2026 by Brandon Marcus Leave a Comment

Are Store-Bought Seed Kits Worth the Price?

Gardening isn’t just a hobby, it’s a tiny adventure you can hold in your hands. A seed might look like a speck of dust, but it’s secretly a ticket to a mini green revolution right in your home. Store-bought seed kits have taken over shelves and online stores, promising everything from colorful flowers to homegrown…

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12 Holiday Seed Swap Ideas for Garden Communities

December 20, 2025 by Brandon Marcus Leave a Comment

Here Are 12 Holiday Seed Swap Ideas for Garden Communities

The holidays don’t have to be all tinsel, cookies, and crowded stores—they can also smell like soil, sound like laughter, and feel like the promise of spring tucked neatly into tiny envelopes. When gardeners gather during the colder months, something magical happens: hope gets traded, stories get swapped, and friendships grow right alongside future plants….

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11 Seed Starting Supplies to Buy in Autumn Sales

November 17, 2025 by Brandon Marcus Leave a Comment

There Are Seed Starting Supplies You Should Buy in Autumn Sales

While most people are thinking about pumpkin spice and cozy sweaters in the autumn, gardeners are already plotting next year’s projects like a strategic mastermind. And honestly? That’s exactly when the best deals on seed-starting supplies appear—quietly, sneakily, ready to reward the early planner. Stocking up now means you’ll glide into spring like a gardening…

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Seed Starting with Recycled Materials

June 15, 2020 by Steph Coelho Leave a Comment

seed starting with recycled materials

There’s no need to use fancy equipment to start seeds. You have plenty of perfectly suitable materials lying around the house—probably about to end up in the trash or recycling bin. Seed starting with recycled materials is easy! Don’t spend a ton of money on trays and flats. Save your hard-earned money and reduce, reuse,…

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Why Volcano Mulching Can Damage Trees Before Winter

That fresh mound of mulch around your tree might look like you’ve done everything right to protect it before winter, but it could actually be causing damage that costs hundreds or even thousands of dollars to fix. The practice is called volcano mulching, and it’s surprisingly common in residential neighborhoods, commercial landscapes, and even professionally…

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7 Garden Products You Can Stop Buying — Experts Say You May Not Need Them

Walk into almost any garden center, and you’ll find shelves filled with products promising bigger vegetables, healthier flowers, stronger roots, and fewer weeds. Before long, a simple weekend gardening project can turn into a shopping trip costing far more than expected. But here’s something experienced gardeners understand: Some of the most heavily marketed garden products…

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Before You Pay Someone to Remove a Tree, Ask These 5 Questions

That towering tree in your backyard might be beautiful, but when branches start hanging over your roof or the trunk begins leaning toward your house, removing it can suddenly feel urgent. Unfortunately, hiring the wrong tree removal company could leave you facing unexpected charges, property damage, or even liability for an injured worker. Tree removal…

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The Best Shrubs to Add for Fall Root Establishment

If you’ve been waiting for garden centers to mark down their shrubs, fall could be your opportunity to improve your landscaping without paying full price. Those discounted plants aren’t necessarily leftovers you should avoid, either, because cooler temperatures can create favorable conditions for root development. In fact, fall planting shrubs can give certain varieties a…

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