Category: Gardening
Gardening & Habitat
The Gardening category explores practical ways to grow and care for plants in Midwest gardens and backyard spaces. You’ll find tips on planting flowers, growing fruits and vegetables, improving soil, managing garden pests, and supporting pollinators.
This category also includes container gardening ideas, composting guidance, and simple ways to create wildlife-friendly habitat in your yard. Whether you’re planting seasonal blooms, tending a vegetable patch, or maintaining a small patio garden, these posts offer clear, useful advice.
Gardening connects us to the land. With thoughtful planning and care, even small spaces can support healthy plants and local wildlife.
Why Feed Jello to Houseplants
Eggshells Agitate Ants
Wax Your Shovels for Winter
Safe Solution for Aphids
Pink Garden Phlox
Selecting Garden Plant Bulbs
Lavender Lemonade
Growing Lemongrass
Hanging Knit Planter Basket
Storing Tuberous Begonia for Winter
Scarecrow Ideas For Fall
Painted Fall Pumpkins
Silverware Garden Stakes
Garden Butterfly From Recycled Spoons
Garden Crafts Made From Wood or Sticks
Recycled Plate Garden Flowers
Drilling Pumpkins
Digging Up Canna Bulbs