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7 Flowers to Direct-Sow Now for Early Color Next Year

August 29, 2026 by Brandon Marcus Leave a Comment

7 Flowers to Direct-Sow Now for Early Color Next Year

Fall may look like the grand finale of the gardening season, but the soil still has one more trick up its sleeve. Direct-sowing certain flower seeds now can give them a head start through winter and bring surprisingly early color to the garden next year, often without grow lights, seed trays, or a windowsill crowded…

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Filed Under: garden tips Tagged With: annual flowers, direct sowing, fall gardening, flower seeds, flowers, gardening, seed starting, spring flowers

Skip the Transplants: These Warm-Weather Veggies Excel When Direct-Sown Now

May 31, 2026 by Brandon Marcus Leave a Comment

Skip the Transplants: These Warm-Weather Veggies Excel When Direct-Sown Now

Late spring heat opens a golden window for gardeners who want fast, reliable crops without the stress of transplant shock. Many warm-weather vegetables perform better when seeds go straight into the soil instead of starting in trays indoors. Direct sowing helps roots establish naturally, which leads to stronger plants that handle summer heat with confidence….

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Filed Under: garden tips Tagged With: beans, corn, cucumbers, direct sowing, gardening, gardening tips, Home Gardening, summer crops, Vegetable Garden, warm weather plants

7 Plants You Can Direct Seed

May 10, 2021 by Steph Coelho Leave a Comment

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  Recently, I’ve mentioned that this year I just don’t have the bandwidth to garden like I usually do. But that doesn’t mean I’m completely abandoning my favorite hobby. Although I didn’t start seedlings indoors, I still have a vast collection of seeds at my disposal, and I’ve already started sketching a plan for what…

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Vegetables worth growing to save money

We Compared Grocery Store Prices With Seed Costs — These 7 Crops Look Like Better Deals

A packet of seeds can cost less than a single trip through the grocery store’s produce aisle, but does growing your own food actually save money? The answer depends on what you’re planting, how much you harvest, and whether you’re comparing your garden against everyday grocery prices or weekly sales. Some vegetables are so inexpensive…

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Cheap backyard projects

5 Backyard Projects That Look Cheap Until the Repair Bills Arrive

That $150 backyard makeover might seem like a brilliant way to improve your outdoor space without spending thousands of dollars. A few bags of gravel, some inexpensive landscape edging, or a small DIY water feature can completely change how your yard looks. But what happens when that budget-friendly improvement starts causing drainage problems, damaging nearby…

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Tree planting mistakes

That $20 Tree From the Garden Center Could Become a $2,000 Problem

A $20 tree at the garden center might seem like one of the best landscaping bargains you’ll ever find. It’s small, healthy-looking, and promises years of shade, privacy, or beautiful seasonal color. But that inexpensive purchase could eventually lead to thousands of dollars in unexpected expenses if you plant the wrong tree in the wrong…

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Fresh manure in garden beds

Why Fresh Manure Should Not Go Straight Into Fall Beds

A neighbor offers you a truckload of free manure just as you’re cleaning out your garden for fall. It sounds like the perfect opportunity to improve your soil without spending money on expensive fertilizers or bagged compost. After all, manure has been used to enrich gardens for generations, so what could possibly go wrong? Quite…

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