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What Happens if My Plant Has Early Blooms?

From cherry blossoms in December to spring bulbs in January, I’ve seen some flowers bloom exceptionally early. If you’ve also seen some early blooms, you might be worried about how this will affect your plant when it inevitably gets cold again. Here’s…

DIY Projects by Home & Garden Overload December 26, 2023

DIY: Foraged Thanksgiving Tabletop with Berries and Branches

Above: In autumn, shrubs sport all color of berries. Branches with green leaves and colorful berries make pretty garlands. In my Northern California neighborhood, there are lots of orange bittersweet berries, black privet berries, and purple privet berries. Other berries to look…

Craft Ideas DIY Projects Ideas by Home & Garden Overload November 30, 2023

A Very Merry Fresh Holly Wreath for Christmas

The prettiest sight to see is the holly that will be on your own front door! Without a doubt, holly is one of the most popular evergreen wreaths and fresh decor used around the holidays. If you want to make a classic…

Craft Ideas DIY Projects Seasonal Guide by Home & Garden Overload November 27, 2023

The Best Fresh Christmas Greenery for Decorating (+ Which Ones to Avoid)

There is no need to look further than your own garden for the best Christmas greenery to use for holiday decorating. Right outside your door, growing in your garden, neighbourhoods, and parks are filled with shrubs, trees, and perennial plants that would…

Green Thumb by Home & Garden Overload November 6, 2023

10 Red Fruits of Autumn—Test Your Knowledge

The wild and tame red fruits of fall are botanical holiday decorations, in miniature. Adorning trees and shrubs, they breathe optimism into the darkening season. They can bring DIY holiday decorations to life, or make a tasty treat. Some may be a…

Green Thumb by Home & Garden Overload October 17, 2023

Why Plant Perennials, Shrubs, and Trees in Autumn

Fall is upon us and, naturally, thoughts turn to shutting down the garden for winter and planning next year’s plantings. Thing is, as savvy gardeners know, autumn can be a wonderful time to plant perennials, shrubs, and trees. Why? Above: This is a…

Green Thumb by Home & Garden Overload October 1, 2023

Understanding Gardening Zones: Your Green Thumb’s GPS

From the wet winters of the Pacific Northwest to the extreme heat of the Southwest, there’s no doubt that growing conditions vary incredibly in the USA and Canada. Luckily, we have gardening zones to give us gardeners a quick reference as to…

DIY Projects Ideas by Home & Garden Overload September 6, 2023

Try Dopamine Gardening for a Feel-Good, Joyful Garden

Are you a victim of a suburban garden? A carpet of trimmed green grass, perfectly trimmed shrubs, and not a dandelion in sight? It’s time we take our gardens back into our own hands! Here’s how you can embrace dopamine gardening and…

Ideas by Home & Garden Overload August 3, 2023

How to Design a Garden that Helps Moths

Think of garden pollinators, and myriad bees instantly spring to mind. But recent studies have found that night pollinators are actually more efficient than day flying insects. This year researchers from the University of Sussex reported that moths are vital insects for…

Herb Garden by Home & Garden Overload August 3, 2023

Plant Sitters: How to Water Plants While Away on Vacation

Have you ever come home from a holiday to find that your plants are suffering from extreme thirst? Or even worse, have you come home to find the plants dead? Here’s how to water plants while away using some pretty cool plant…

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