11 Plants That Thrive in Shade and Dry Climates

As a general rule of thumb, plants require a decent amount of water and sunlight; however, if you live in a dry climate and have a heavily shaded yard, don’t give up on your garden dreams just yet. While you may have some limitations when it comes to planting options, there is still a decent [...] The post 11 Plants That Thrive in Shade and Dry Climates appeared first on DIY & Crafts.
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30 Vegetables You Can Harvest Multiple Times for Endless Supply

If you have a short growing season where you live, you might be wondering how you can make the most of the limited time you have in your garden. Planting in succession is a smart choice. This will involve planting vegetables that mature at different rates so you can always be harvesting something from your [...] The post 30 Vegetables You Can Harvest Multiple Times for Endless Supply appeared first on DIY & Crafts.
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25 Plants to Propagate from Hardwood Cuttings

There are plenty of reasons to consider propagating plants from hardwood cuttings. Usually done in the winter or fall, taking hardwood cuttings is a good way to increase the number of plants you have growing in your garden. You can fill in any gaps you might have in your landscaping, create new hedges or windbreaks, [...] The post 25 Plants to Propagate from Hardwood Cuttings appeared first on DIY & Crafts.
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Make Easter Cookies in a Jar

This Easter cookies in a jar recipe make a great gift for a neighbor, family member or friend.  Alternatively, make these for yourself because these cookies are absolutely delicious! If you're looking for a simple last minute gift idea or a porch drop-off idea, these cookies in a jar are so cute and fun! Put... Read More The post Make Easter Cookies in a Jar appeared first on The DIY Mommy.
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8 Beautiful Full Sunlight Perennials for an Endless Cutting Garden

Cutting gardens are popular among gardeners who love fresh-cut flowers and those who make flower bouquets. There are plenty of options when it comes to a cutting garden because you can use any plant that continues to produce blooms throughout its growing season. While many cutting gardens are comprised of annuals—plants that only live through [...] The post 8 Beautiful Full Sunlight Perennials for an Endless Cutting Garden appeared first on DIY & Crafts.
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13 Common Raised Bed Gardening Mistakes

Growing in a raised bed is a smart way to increase your garden yields, lighten your workload, and improve the aesthetics of your garden. When you’re new to gardening, growing in a raised bed can help reduce the margin for error, too. That’s not to say that raised bed gardening is the perfect technique. In [...] The post 13 Common Raised Bed Gardening Mistakes appeared first on DIY & Crafts.
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How to make a Dried Flower Wreath

A dried floral wreath is such a beautiful, organic decor element for Spring, and you can make one yourself to save money. Here's how to make a dried flower wreath in a few easy steps!   Today's blog post is in collaboration with some of my favourite blogging friends. After you check out my Easter... Read More The post How to make a Dried Flower Wreath appeared first on The DIY Mommy.
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9 Easy Ways to Trellis Cucumbers For a Better Harvest

Growing your own cucumbers is a wonderful way to provide yourself with an endless bounty of fresh, delicious pickles – or to simply fill up your lunchtime salads with extra crunch and fiber! If you’ve ever grown cucumbers before, you probably know how important a good trellis is. Not only will it make picking and [...] The post 9 Easy Ways to Trellis Cucumbers For a Better Harvest appeared first on DIY & Crafts.
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25 Beautiful Flowers to Grow Under Trees with Success

If you live in a wooded area, you might be wondering how you can grow a drool-worthy garden while also maintaining the natural beauty of the surrounding forest. It can be downright frustrating to try to garden beneath a tree. Trees can shade understory plants and make it more difficult for them to grow not [...] The post 25 Beautiful Flowers to Grow Under Trees with Success appeared first on DIY & Crafts.
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21 Flowers You Can Plant In Your Vegetable Garden

When you’re planning out your gardens for the year, you might think that you need to have clearly defined spaces for each type of plant. Vegetables go here, flowers go here, and shrubs go here….right? Wrong. A smart planting technique involves planting flowers inside your vegetable garden. Not only will it look spectacular, but growing [...] The post 21 Flowers You Can Plant In Your Vegetable Garden appeared first on DIY & Crafts.
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17 Expert Tips for How to Have a Weed Free Garden

There’s nothing quite as enjoyable – or as rewarding – as growing your own garden. Whether you are planting flowers or vegetables, there’s something to be said about enjoying the fruits of your labors. However, nothing gets in the way of a beautiful garden more than a pile of messy weeds. Weeds not only interfere [...] The post 17 Expert Tips for How to Have a Weed Free Garden appeared first on DIY & Crafts.
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DIY IKEA Closet Makeover Before & After

Our small walk-in closet was in dire need of some re-organization and an aesthetic upgrade. Come see how we did this DIY IKEA closet makeover on a budget with the IKEA Pax units and get some budget friendly closet inspiration for yourself! When we built out home in 2013, I knew I wanted to use... Read More The post DIY IKEA Closet Makeover Before & After appeared first on The DIY Mommy.
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50 Best Low-Maintenance Flowers to Grow: No Green Thumb Required

Working in the garden presents a myriad of health benefits. It’s a great form of exercise, plus there’s nothing like reconnecting with the great outdoors. Unfortunately, sometimes working in the garden becomes exactly that – work. You should be able to enjoy your garden from time to time, too! Growing plants that more or less [...] The post 50 Best Low-Maintenance Flowers to Grow: No Green Thumb Required appeared first on DIY & Crafts.
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Easy Spring Decorating Ideas

These easy Spring decorating ideas will get you in the mood for the new season! Your Spring decor doesn't have to be complicated or costly, and I hope you feel inspired by these simple decor ideas for your living room. This blog post is part of a seasonal blog hop - Seasonal Simplicity - hosted... Read More The post Easy Spring Decorating Ideas appeared first on The DIY Mommy.
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20 Things You Should Never Do in the Vegetable Garden

As a new gardener, you might be nervous about all the things you should and should not do to maintain a healthy, productive growing space. Whether you have a green thumb or not, vegetable gardening requires a fine combination of talent, knowledge, and experience that is difficult to acquire – at least at first. Your [...] The post 20 Things You Should Never Do in the Vegetable Garden appeared first on DIY & Crafts.
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10 Common Plants to Avoid if You Have Dogs

There are some common plants to avoid if you have dogs – here is an overview. While some dogs may be more likely to cause harm to your plants than your plants are to the dog, there are some plants that are toxic and are best avoided if you have dogs. While there are many [...] The post 10 Common Plants to Avoid if You Have Dogs appeared first on DIY & Crafts.
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The Best Ways to Propagate Garlic with Professional Growing Guide

Garlic is a staple ingredient in many homes and is known for its pungent taste and smell that adds a strong flavor to any dish. While pasta may be one of the most common uses for garlic, it can also be used with meat, soups, sauces, dressings, or just eaten by itself as a vegetable. [...] The post The Best Ways to Propagate Garlic with Professional Growing Guide appeared first on DIY & Crafts.
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How to Do Proper Soil Blocking for Indoor Seedlings

When you are looking to get started with gardening, there are a lot of different techniques and methods that you can try out. Some promise to be the number one way to help you start your garden and see amazing results. Some of them are successful and others are more work than they are really [...] The post How to Do Proper Soil Blocking for Indoor Seedlings appeared first on DIY & Crafts.
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How to Distress and Update Painted Furniture {22 Photos}

Do you have an old table, dresser, or chest of drawers that is already painted, but you want to make it just a bit unique? You can easily update an already painted piece of furniture with a simple distressing technique. This gives those ordinary pieces of furniture a unique farmhouse look. A bit of change [...] The post How to Distress and Update Painted Furniture {22 Photos} appeared first on DIY & Crafts.
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20 Most Common Seed Starting Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Starting seeds indoors is a great way to improve the yield, health, and success of a garden. Not only will you wind up with a larger variety of plants, but you’ll also have better control of how your plant is grown from seed to harvest You can save a ton of money, too. After all, [...] The post 20 Most Common Seed Starting Mistakes and How to Avoid Them appeared first on DIY & Crafts.
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The Best Ever Method for Growing Rosemary from Cuttings

Growing rosemary is easy, especially if you’ve grown herbs before and you have a basic idea of the work involved. A perennial herb, rosemary grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 and warmer, but it can be grown as an annual in a container in colder climates as well. Growing up to four feet tall and [...] The post The Best Ever Method for Growing Rosemary from Cuttings appeared first on DIY & Crafts.
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How to make a textured vase with DIY plaster paint

Have an old vase or jar that you want to turn into a beautiful, textured piece? Let me show you how to make DIY plaster paint to make the perfect vintage-look vase to hold your Spring blooms! Textured vessels have been HOT this year and last, and I wanted to make my own version with... Read More The post How to make a textured vase with DIY plaster paint appeared first on The DIY Mommy.
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15 Ways to Fix Yellow Tomato Leaves and What Causes Them

For the avid vegetable gardener, there’s nothing more beautiful than gorgeous tomato plants growing in the backyard plot. Nothing ruins that quite like yellowing, curling leaves. If you’ve ever faced this problem, there’s a good chance that you’ve felt beside yourself as a result. Yellow leaves! What? Tomato plants are supposed to be green! Fortunately, [...] The post 15 Ways to Fix Yellow Tomato Leaves and What Causes Them appeared first on DIY & Crafts.
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Raspberry Greek Yogurt Muffins

This raspberry muffin recipe is the perfect addition to your special brunch menu, or they make a great snack! The addition of Greek yogurt makes them moist and gives them an extra punch of protein. Today's blog post is in collaboration with some of my favourite blogging friends. After you check out my Easter brunch... Read More The post Raspberry Greek Yogurt Muffins appeared first on The DIY Mommy.
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23 Plants You Should Never Grow Together and Reasons Why

Not all garden plants play nice together. While you might think that you can throw seeds into the ground anywhere the soil is good and the sunlight is ample, the truth is that there are many plants that simply don’t go well together. There are several reasons why this is the case. In some instances, [...] The post 23 Plants You Should Never Grow Together and Reasons Why appeared first on DIY & Crafts.
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15 Master Gardener Tips for Hardening Off Your Seedlings

Starting seeds indoors is a great way to extend your growing season and get a little bit more out of your already hard-working garden. Even if you don’t decide to start seeds yourself, purchasing transplants from a nursery will buy you a little more time and make it possible for you to grow plants with [...] The post 15 Master Gardener Tips for Hardening Off Your Seedlings appeared first on DIY & Crafts.
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10 Best Ways to Fill a Raised Bed for Cheap

Raised bed gardening is a great way to make the most out of your garden space. You can build a raised bed garden just about anywhere, making it a good option if you don’t have a lot of space to garden – or if your soil is poor or unworkable. But what do you do [...] The post 10 Best Ways to Fill a Raised Bed for Cheap appeared first on DIY & Crafts.
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How to Make a Mug with the NEW Cricut Mug Press

Learn how to make a mug with the new Cricut Mug Press with Infusible Ink! It's so easy, and you'll be as addicted to mug making as I am in no time. These make beautiful gifts, are dishwasher safe, and look oh-so-professional! This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Cricut. All... Read More The post How to Make a Mug with the NEW Cricut Mug Press appeared first on The DIY Mommy.
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30 Flowers That Attract Hummingbirds to Your Garden

If you want to bring loads of pollinators to your garden, you may have read some tips about how to grow plants that will attract butterflies and bees. However, these aren’t the only pollinators you should be concerned about. Hummingbirds also have the ability to pollinate – and they’re lovely to look at and fun [...] The post 30 Flowers That Attract Hummingbirds to Your Garden appeared first on DIY & Crafts.
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11 Tips to Make the Most of Your Pallet Garden

Gardening is a hobby that seems like it should be easy, but ultimately, there’s a lot that you need to keep track of. For the average gardener, the long list of chores can be downright overwhelming. You need to weed, water, fertilize, and harvest – and let’s not forget all the chores that come along [...] The post 11 Tips to Make the Most of Your Pallet Garden appeared first on DIY & Crafts.
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11 Tried and True Hacks to Fix and Prevent Leggy Seedlings

In a way, it’s fun to watch – your seedlings creeping and crawling toward the light! However, it’s definitely not something you should aspire to. Leggy seedlings aren’t a good thing. Fortunately, they can be prevented and addressed if you happen to suffer from this problem in your indoor-started seedlings. Here’s what you need to [...] The post 11 Tried and True Hacks to Fix and Prevent Leggy Seedlings appeared first on DIY & Crafts.
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15 Tips for Amending a Garden Bed Prior to Planting

When it comes to gardening, you only get as much as you put into it. Fortunately, there are several easy ways you can improve your soil without having to lift a finger (well, okay – maybe just one finger!). There are very few gardens out there that have soil that is 100% perfect for growing [...] The post 15 Tips for Amending a Garden Bed Prior to Planting appeared first on DIY & Crafts.
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Fuzzy Crochet Chain DIY Easter Eggs

This is such a fun craft for adults and kids alike! Create adorable DIY Easter Eggs with fuzzy yarn and a crochet chain. Today's blog post is in collaboration with some of my favourite blogging friends. After you check out my Easter craft, make sure to visit their Easter craft ideas linked at the bottom... Read More The post Fuzzy Crochet Chain DIY Easter Eggs appeared first on The DIY Mommy.
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