Garden Projects & Ideas For Your Garden - Garden Experiments

Purple and Lime Green Plant Color Combinations For Your Shade or Full Sun Garden

Garden Experiments — Fri, 05 Apr 2024 14:41:13 +0000

I love this plant color combination! Dark purple and lime green or chartreuse create a bold and striking contrast of color in the garden. It’s really eye-catching. You can use this plant color combination in shade gardens or full-sun. Just be sure you’re selecting the right plants for your garden. Full Sun Purple and Lime […]

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The 5 Best Valentine’s Day Flowering Plants For Your Gardener

Garden Experiments — Tue, 06 Feb 2024 14:00:00 +0000

Give a living plant this year for long-term beauty It’s almost Valentine’s Day, and you might be thinking of sending your loved one cut flowers like roses – but wouldn’t it be nice if you got the beauty of a flowering plant that lasts so much longer? There are several potted plants available at this […]

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HOA-Approved Tips for Eco-Friendly Gardens

Garden Experiments — Tue, 23 Jan 2024 21:32:28 +0000

Homeowners’ Associations (HOAs) have the power to closely monitor every aspect of your property, from the color of your shutters to the angle of your fence– threatening fines onto any home sticking out from your cul de sac’s uniformity. And with about 80% of newly-built homes belonging to an HOA, they’re not going anywhere. While […]

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Bird Baths in Winter: How to Unfreeze Your Bird Bath

Garden Experiments — Mon, 01 Jan 2024 19:43:00 +0000

Birds need water to survive, so keeping a bird bath full of fresh water will attract many different species. Here are some tips on how to keep your bird bath filled with water all year round. Do Birds Need Water in Winter? Winter is here, and the birds in your backyard are thirsty. Sure, they […]

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30 Plants to Feed & Host Butterflies in Your Garden

Garden Experiments — Mon, 17 Oct 2022 13:37:00 +0000

If you like to watch butterflies, including butterfly plants in your garden that host the larvae (caterpillars) and also those plants that provide nectar for butterflies is essential. Including these types of butterfly food plants will attract butterflies to your garden and even lay eggs. You’ll be able to spot cocoons and watch the entire life cycle. Be aware […]

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10 Fall Flowers to Plant Other Than Mums & Pansies

Garden Experiments — Fri, 14 Oct 2022 20:34:57 +0000

For the last few weeks when I walk into my local garden center, there is nothing but mums and pansies available for sale. Believe it or not, there are other fall flowers to plant for color in your garden. To get those blooms, you’ll need to plan ahead and find your plants when they are available for […]

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Create a Scented Garden with these 20 Flowers, Trees, Shrubs, and Vines

Garden Experiments — Wed, 12 Oct 2022 20:17:29 +0000

You might think that the best part of your garden are all visual – the flowers, textures, and colors – but have you considered fragrance as a component of your garden? A scented garden can bring back memories, relax and calm you, or just put a smile on your face. At least, that’s what these fragrances do […]

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How to Propagate American Beautyberry

Garden Experiments — Tue, 13 Sep 2022 18:24:50 +0000

American beautyberry can propagate from seed, root cuttings, or softwood cuttings. I had a lot of success with softwood cutting propagation – even when I neglected the cuttings. How to Grow New Beautyberry Shrubs from Softwood Cuttings Growing new plants from softwood cuttings is easy. Follow these steps to propagate American beautyberry: Make a cutting […]

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Native Shrubs for Shade Gardens

Garden Experiments — Thu, 19 May 2022 20:28:10 +0000

There are many species of native shrubs that grow in the shade. These native plants need little sunlight and some species can handle deep shade conditions. Add some color and texture to those shady areas in your garden with shade-loving native shrubs that flower in the shade. By adding these native shade shrubs in your […]

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5 Family Friendly Outdoor Activities

Garden Experiments — Fri, 31 Dec 2021 14:50:00 +0000

Getting outdoors to enjoy some fresh air, to get a little exercise, and to find something beautiful in nature that makes us smile can be so important. So gather up your family and get outdoors! Try one of these five outdoor activities to explore your backyard, your neighborhood, or just about anywhere! 1. Become a […]

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