With our busy schedules and limited budgets, it can be tricky to fit watering the garden into your day. I know for me, that I try to fit it in when I can in the day, but I also want to do it at the most efficient time, to save water and have the most positive impact on the plants. Leaving me asking... when is the best time of day for watering the garden? Common garden advice is to water your plants in the early morning, to reduce evaporation ... Read the Post...
How to Start a Garden from scratch – 5 steps for Success
If you want to learn how to Start a garden from scratch, whether you are moving into a new home with a blank slate, inheriting a patch from a previous occupant, or just re-doing your garden, we have outlined 5 simple steps that can put you on the right path. To start a garden from scratch we recommend the following 5 steps... 1. Assess the conditions of your site, 2. Prepare your soil, 3. Choose plants using the 'Right Plant, right place ... Read the Post...
Jobs in the Garden for Spring 2022
5 easy jobs to complete this spring to ensure you have a beautiful summer garden Achieving an amazing summer garden starts in the spring, with just a little bit of planning and preparation, you can set up your garden for summer success. The 5 jobs below are what we at the little garden house make sure to do every spring to get our garden ready for summer. 1. Remove Weeds Ah yes, everyone's favorite job. Right? No, me either. It is ... Read the Post...
How to Start a Vegetable Garden
How to Start a Vegetable Garden - 5 Tips for Beginners Here at the little garden house, we have started several vegetable gardens from scratch in everything from tiny, to medium and large spaces. Weve grown vegetables in challenging soils, pots on paved patios, even on concrete! It really is true that you can start a garden anywhere. With the right tools and preparation, you can have the vegetable patch of your dreams, and we are here to ... Read the Post...