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Ten Fall Garden Chores to Do Now For an Easier Spring

The garden has been planted and most of your vegetables have been harvested. . .now what?  Usually I procrastinate in the garden until the first snow falls and it’s too late to do anything.  Not this year.  These are the seven chores I’ll be doing for a better garden next year.

Fall is here but gardening doesn’t stop as soon as Autumn begins!! Here's some good tips for beginners on what do with vegetables, perennial flowers, and annual flowers now, so that you’ll have an easier Spring. Less work in the garden? Yes please! #gardening #tips #beginners #fall #autumn #garden #vegetables #perennials #cucumber #chores #tasks

Disclaimer: I personally garden in USDA hardiness zone 2/3 and my advice is geared to that zone.  I’ve provided some tips for warmer climates where possible.  If there is something I’ve missed for your growing zone, please share it with us in the comments.

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How to Keep Your Garden Alive When You’re Away on Vacation

Every gardener faces a big dilemma every summer: How do you water your garden and keep it alive when you’re on holidays?

I’m sharing my five basic steps for plant care on vacation. These tips should keep your plants alive for a max of 3 days without rain and moderate temperatures. I’ll also give you suggestions for what to do if you’re gone for longer.

Every gardener faces this dilemma at one point: How do you go on vacation without killing your vegetable garden? I'll show you how to care for and water your plants while you're away, plus give you some tips especially for the beginner. #gardening #summervacation #beginnergardener #vegetablegarden #vegetablegardening #gardeningtips #gardeningadvice #gardeningideas

 

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Week 6: Final Yard Transformation Reveal

Wow, what an incredibly busy 6 weeks this Yard Transformation Challenge has been.  Thanks again to Nat of Simple Family Crazy Life for hosting the challenge and giving me some extra motivation to whip my yard into shape.

Missed the other weeks?  Here’s Week 1 // Week 2 // Week 3 // Week 4 // Week 5

Let’s start with the backyard, and work our way to the front.  Come on in. . .

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