Beginner Gardener

Compost Piles: What You Need To Know

Compost Piles: What You Need To Know

When should you start a compost pile?

What is the ratio for building a compost pile?

Composting is one of those things that you know you should do, but it just does not seem practical. I decided it was time to examine how impractical a compost pile really is. In this article, we discuss how to build them and key tips to what makes a compost pile successful.

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5 Tips on Planting Ginkgo Trees

5 Tips on Planting Gingko Trees

Are you looking to add a little fall color to your landscape?

As autumn season begins to bloom, you might notice a beautifully colored yellow gingko tree also putting on a show. These trees are believed to be the oldest living species of tree on earth. They can live up to 1,000 years and grow 120 feet tall.

If you are looking to add a pop of fall color to your landscape with an unusual tree, the gingko tree is perfect for you. Today, we are sharing 5 tips about growing this sacred tree.

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Backyard Gardening - How to Grow Spinach

Backyard Gardening – How to Grow Spinach

Backyard Gardening - How to Grow Spinach

The fall planting season is here and one of my favorite vegetables is spinach. In my house, we eat a lot of spinach. This green, leafy vegetable is full of vitamins A, B and C and is high in iron and calcium.

Quick Tip: One great way to eat spinach is to make it into a smoothie. Simply add spinach, bananas, strawberries (or any berry) and coconut milk into a blender and blend. Add some flax seed for extra health power.

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How to Grow Wildflowers that Supercharge Your Garden

Texas wildflowers - Bluebonnets and Indian Paintbush

Texas wildflowers – Bluebonnets and Indian Paintbush

Are you looking for a unique look for your garden?

Would you like something that is easy to grow?

One of the best ways to create that unique, one of a kind look to your garden is to plant wildflowers. They bring that special something and set your yard apart from the Jones’ house next door.

On Wednesdays, we highlight gardening that is easy to do and there isn’t much out there that is easier to grow than wildflowers. Not only will your yard be the envy of the neighborhood, it will be easy to do. Follow the steps below on how to plant and care for your wildflowers.

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Growing an Editable Container Garden Made Easy

Editable container garden

Have you always wanted to grow your own herb garden?

Do you love cooking with fresh herbs?

At Rootwell Products Inc, we love growing and cooking with fresh herbs. Herb gardens are easy, fun and a great way to add the something extra to your favorite dishes.

Today, we wanted to share an article that helps to make growing herbs in a container as painless and effortless as possible, making this article perfect for Beginner Gardening Wednesday.

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July Gardening Tips for the Midwest/Mountain Region

July Gardening Tips for the Midwest/Mountain Region

Are you having trouble with your flowers growing tall, but then falling over?

Not sure how to tell when your lawn needs watering?

On this beautiful summer Monday, we continue our weekly series about regional gardening tips and tricks. Every Monday, we share an article designed for a specific part of the country.

Each article contains monthly to-dos for your landscape. This week we are sharing about the Midwest/Mountain Region of the United States. Please take a moment and scroll through this article to find out what your landscape, garden and flowers need this month.

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All You Need To Know About Roses

All You Need To Know About Roses

All You Need To Know About Roses

Have you considered planting a rose garden?

Would you love to have a fresh rose garden, but don’t know where to begin?

Two years ago, we published a weekly series called Rose Fridays. Every Friday, we would share tips and tricks to growing perfect roses.

Today, we are publishing another rose article. This one, however, is going to contain everything we have ever published about roses.

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