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DIY Squash Trellis Under $10

July 20, 2024 by Kathryn Vercillo Leave a Comment

DIY squash trellis under $10

  Growing squash is a great idea. There are many great squash varieties to feed your family. However, you want to plan ahead when growing squash. If you don’t, then this plant can take over your entire garden. In particular, you’ll want to train your squash to grow on a trellis. Here are some great…

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5 Fun Ways to Use Yarn in the Garden

January 4, 2022 by Kathryn Vercillo Leave a Comment

using yarn in the garden

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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Your Fall Garden Could Be Cheaper to Start Than Your Spring Garden

Your Fall Garden Could Be Cheaper to Start Than Your Spring Garden

Spring gets all the gardening glory, but fall has a sneaky advantage: it can cost less to get growing. The season favors vegetables that handle cooler weather, many of which grow beautifully from inexpensive packets of seed rather than trays of pricey transplants, heat-loving plants, and all the gear that comes with them. That difference…

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7 Garden Plants You Should Stop Fertilizing as Summer Ends

7 Garden Plants You Should Stop Fertilizing as Summer Ends

Fertilizer is like the garden equivalent of a helpful snack. A little boost seems harmless, especially when plants still look green and productive, but late-summer feeding can sometimes encourage exactly the kind of growth a plant does not need heading into cooler weather. For several common garden plants, August and early September mark the point…

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Should You Keep Watering Your Garden the Same Way Once September Arrives?

Should You Keep Watering Your Garden the Same Way Once September Arrives?

September can fool a gardener into watering the garden exactly as they did in July. The calendar says summer has nearly packed its bags, but the soil may still dry quickly on warm afternoons, especially around thirsty vegetables, newly planted perennials, and containers. As temperatures gradually cool and daylight shortens, plants generally lose water more…

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9 Vegetables You Can Still Plant in September for a Fall Harvest

9 Vegetables You Can Still Plant in September for a Fall Harvest

September does not mean the vegetable garden has packed its bags for the year. In many areas, gardeners can still plant a surprisingly good lineup of cool-season vegetables and harvest them before winter arrives. This involves choosing crops that handle cooler temperatures and matching planting dates to the local first frost date. Some vegetables grow…

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