Bulb Barriers

Bulb Barriers: "Bulb Barriers
Protect your bulbs

BY: Meleah Maynard

Don’t let squirrels and other critters destroy your newly planted bulbs! Try these 5 easy tips to keep bulbs safe and protected.
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My oldest GD brought her new puppy to visit this weekend. Meet Nike:

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The Garden Swap

 

View our butterfly slide show. It's more than just butterflies and watch for the surprise at the end.

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Organizing Garden Tools with PVC

Another DIY project worth looking into

I love the "Keeping it Real" posts that fellow bloggers post. We all know that we share the best photographs and that often the other side of a room is a disaster. I will be showing to you the disaster that I spent the Memorial Day weekend rectifying. That would be the tool shed. It was embarrassingly disorganized and non-functional. But thanks to bloggy inspiration, today it is not! 

Ashbee Design: Organizing Garden Tools with PVC

Square Foot Gardening Templates | Chiot's Run

This is a great idea for spacing plants.

I use the Square Foot Gardening method in my raised beds. Which basically means that I break my raised beds down into square foot sections for planting.

Square Foot Gardening Templates | Chiot's Run

Cucumber, Serpent

64 days. Long, slim, green fruits sometimes reach a length of 4' and coil into realistic snake-like shapes. They're very mild in taste and many people who can't eat cukes can eat this one -- doesn't belong to the cucumber family and no...
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Japanese Climber

Cucumber, Japanese Climber

If you don't have much garden space -- but you do have a fence -- this is the cucumber for you! It has vigorous, healthy vines that throw out strong tendrils, enabling them to climb trellis, wire netting or any suitable support. This is a black-spine...
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Crownvetch

Lovely pink/white blooms to beautify slopes and problem areas from June through September. To cover steep slopes, poor soil trouble areas, stream or pond banks where erosion control is needed, there's no better and prettier ground cover to use than H
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Ground cover list

Homemade Pickles

Cucumber, Homemade Pickles

Selected for home gardening and pickling -- not for factory processing. This new variety has loads of pickles that have a solid, crisp interior -- just the thing for the best crispy, crunchy pickles you've ever tasted. Excellent disease resistance. M...

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Ice Plant, Purple

One of the finest drought-resistant ground covers available. Succulent foliage reaches only 3" high and has daisy-like 2" flowers that are a wonderful shade of rosy-purple. Purple Ice Plants begin to bloom in early to mid-summer and continue to
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Daylily, Ground Cover

A splendid, "hands-off" cover for steep slopes, banks and other hard-to-mow areas. The Ground Cover Daylily flourishes even in wooded areas and near streams. Plant along roadways, walks, drives and fences. One Ground Cover Daylily will produce 5
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Grape Leaf Garland

 

Lighted Grape Leaf Garland

Add an effervescent sparkle to a staircase, mantel, doorway or porch rail. This 9'L lighted garland comes loaded with realistic looking bunches of grapes, grape leaves and 20 sparkling lights. Extra outlet on the cord allows connecting additional garlands. For indoor or covered outdoor use.

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Pine Tree Topiary

Potted Pre-lit Mini Pine Tree Topiary

Realistic potted pine tree with white LED lights stakes into the ground. Line your pathway; end-to end cord allows plugging several into a single AC outlet. Made of plastic and iron. Light strand is 59"L; measures 10"Dia. x 24"H.
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Beverage tubs

 

Embossed Oval Tub Planter Finish: Copper Steel

Features: -Tub. -Material: Steel. -Great for a number of uses. -Use it as a drink tub for parties, stack wood or even drill a hole and plant in it. -Water sealed. -Dimensions: 6.5" H x 13" W x 20" D.
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Beverage tubs

Beverage tubs

 

Oval Tub Planter Finish: Black Galvanized Steel

Features: -Tub. -Material: Steel. -Great for a number of uses. -Use it as a drink tub for parties, stack wood or even drill a hole and plant in it. -Water sealed. -Dimensions: 9" H x 15" W x 21" D.
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Hobby Greenhouses

 

UrBin Grower

Grow a complete salad right in your kitchen! The UrBin Grower is a compact raised bed organic growing system perfect for the urban family. It can be used anywhere, anytime - a patio, balcony, fire escape, backyard, greenhouse, or even inside during the...
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Hobby Greenhouses

Lifestyle Collection Portable Gas Patio Heater

 

Lifestyle Collection Portable Gas Patio Heater in Cast Aluminum Fuel Type: Propane

Radiant warmth with superior technology. Napoleon patio heaters allow you to extend outdoor activities when the season is cooler. These patio heaters generate infrared radiant heat rays which heat objects rather than surrounding air, keeping you cozy a...
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Patio Heaters

Umbrella Halogen Patio Heater

 

Umbrella Halogen Patio Heater

Our Umbrella Halogen Patio Heater introduces a new revolution in outdoor heating. This halogen patio heater runs on regular household electric current and is substantially less expensive to operate than propane patio heaters. This adaptable unit can be...
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Snow-on-the-Mountain

 

Fast growing and beautiful -- even grows under maple trees! It's hard to imagine a more versatile, yet beautiful ground cover than our Problem-Solver Snow-On-The-Mountain. Grows fast covering the ground in record time. What's more, this lovely 8

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Pachysandra

 

Provides neat, compact, evergreen growth wherever there is heavy shade. Ideal in deep shade where grass won't grow. Plant 12 inches apart for a fast growing, 6-7 inch ground cover. Hardy, vigorous, easily grown even in poor soil. Individually rooted

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Gourmet BBQ System Grate Insert

Gourmet BBQ System Grate Insert

Features: -Grate insert. -Cast-iron sear grate retains heat and delivers professional sear marks every time. -Porcelain-enameled finish prevents sticking and allows for easy cleanup. -For use with the 22.5" Gourmet BBQ system hinged cooking grate ...
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BBQ Accessories

18 Piece Barbecue Toolset

Wood Handle 18 Piece Barbecue Toolset

Chefs are only as good as the utensils they use! With the Wood Handle 18 Piece Barbecue Toolset you will reach a new level of cooking. Use them to whip anything up on your Sterling Forge Grill. These wood handled pieces include a fork, bbq brush, spatu...
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Mediterranean Pinks

One of the easiest ground covers to grow; Mediterranean Pinks are a creeping plant that reaches only 4-6" high. Its creeping nature makes it a perfect plant to use over rocks, banks or low walls. Beautiful display of pink flowers begins in June and l
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Red Sodium Bulb

Agrosun Red Sodium Bulb Wattage: 1000 W

Features: -Agrosun red sodium bulb. -Available in 1000W and 600W. -Best choice for enhanced flowering, increased crop volume and supplemental greenhouse lighting. -Produces more, larger and better flowers quicker than common sodium bu lbs. -Recommended...
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Planting seeding

Staking System in Green

Staking System in Green

The Earth Box Staking System gives you the flexibility to grow tomatoes and other tall plants in the yard, on the deck, even indoors - with no more awkward cages or trellises. Features: -Green Staking System. -Material: poly. -6 sturdy aluminum tubes, ...
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Planting seeding

Aquilegia Black Barlow

Aquilegia Black Barlow (3 Bulbs Per Bag)

Double flowers of a deep black-purple, resembling a Dahlia. Features: -Color: Black, Purple. -Size: No. 1. -Zone: 3 - 8. -Flowering Time: May - July. -Lighting: Sun, Partial Sun. -Deer Resistant: No. -Number of Bulbs Per Bag: 3.
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Flower Bulbs

Elephant Ear

Elephant Ear (3 Bulbs Per Bag)

A very showy plant for dense screening, corner or tub plantings. Large green leaves for landscape beauty. Features: -Color: Green. -Size: 7' - 9". -Zone: 9 - 10. -Flowering Time: July - Frost. -Lighting: Sun. -Deer Resistant: No. -Number of Bulbs Per B...
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Flower Bulbs

Vence Table

Vence Table

Vence Table The Vence Table will make the perfect addition to your back yard.  With its detail, round top, and fluted stem, the Vence Table will accent any garden or patio decor. The Vence Table is a great addition for a back yard dining and entertainment area. Shown in the ALPINE STONE (AS) patina (color), the Vence Table is available in your choice of classic and distinct patinas.
 
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Trough Garden Console Table

Trough Garden Console Table

Trough Garden Console Table *Order 2 Or More and Receive 15% Off Each!* The Trough Garden Console Table is a wonderful addition to any garden or patio setting. The tall smooth legs of the table hold a low and wide trough that is perfect for planting.
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Gardening tools - Nut Gatherer

Weasel Nut Gatherer Size: Large

Picks up pecans, acorns, walnuts, butternuts, hickory nuts, chestnuts, filberts, gum balls, seeds & more. -Easy to roll. -No bending over. -Saves time.
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Flower Bulbs - Wild Columbine Mix

Wild Columbine Mix (3 Bulbs Per Bag)

Bright colored flowers of red, yellow, blue, purple, and white. Large unusual spurred flowers. Features: -Color: Mixed. -Size: No. 1. -Zone: 3 - 9. -Flowering Time: May - June. -Lighting: Sun, Partial Sun. -Deer Resistant: Yes. -Number of Bulbs Per Bag...
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Flower Bulbs

Landscaping Supplies - Raised Garden Kit

Raised Garden Kit

Features: -Raised garden kit. -Color: Brown. -Easiest way to start a new garden Eco-friendly gardening. -Low maintenance. -Kit contains: 4 Side boards; 4 corner joints, 2 extension joints; 8 connector dowels; 12 thumb screws. Specifications: -Weight: ...
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Landscaping Supplies

Landscaping Accessories - Anchor Pins

Anchor Pins

Features: -Anchor pins. -Properly secure and anchor landscape fabrics, ground coverings and drip irrigation tubing. -These special galvanized steel pins are angled at the ends for faster and easier installation. -Use anchor pins to permanently and pro...
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Landscaping Accessories

Organic Fertilizer

Tomato and Vegetable Organic Fertilizer

Features: -Tomato and vegetable organic fertilizer. -Brings more nutrition to your table. -Formula is pH-balanced with premium organic ingredients like bat guano, kelp meal, alfalfa meal, fish meal and humic acid. -Humic acid helps with seed germinatio...
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Fertilizer

Exterior Lighting - Solar House Number

Solar House Number with Stainless Steel

The solar cell technology and efficient LED bulbs ensure consistent illumination throughout the evening - up to 8 hours in most environments. Can be mounted on the house's exterior, and includes 2 stakes for optional lawn display. Features: -Solar hous...
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Exterior Lighting

Protect Your Zero Turn Tractor

Zero Turn Tractor Cover
Designed to accompany all Zero Turn Mowers with a Deck up to 50", this cover is made with a durable fabric coating for maximum water resistance and repellency and will not shrink or stretch. Dual air vents let air circulate and help prevent ballooning ...Buy Now -->
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Patio Heaters

Model S25 Patio Heater Finish/Fuel Source: Black/Propane

The Sunpak patio heater provides radiant warmth for you, your family and friends. The warm red glow of radiant heat attracts people to your outdoor tables on cool days and evenings-times when your patio might otherwise be empty. Sunpak patio heaters ea...Buy Now -->
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Extend Your Outdoor Experience in Style

Pyramid Flame Heater in Stainless Steel

New patented Stainless Steel Pyramid Flame Heater brings a new dimension to outdoor heating. This stylish unit provides a uniquely visual flame while providing heat in every direction. This attractive piece of patio art will be the focal point of any o...Buy Now -->
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Butterflies, Bees and More

 

Butterflies, Bees and More

Butterfly on Lettuce

 

 

 

Butterfly on Buddleia

 

 

 

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Rain Barrels and composters

160 Gallon Wibo Composter
Features: -Wibo composter. -Color: Dark Green. -Plant blanket. -Covers up to 200 square feet of bushes or beds. -Lightweight, durable material that lets plants breathe. -No more moving plants in and out of storage during frosts and light freezes. -Draw...Buy Now -->
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Rain Barrels and composters

Kitchen Compost Bin
Features: -Kitchen compost bin. -Recycled stainless steel construction. -Durable. -Crock holds 1.3 gallons. -Stainless steel does not leach chemicals. -Overall dimensions: 15" H x 7.25" W x 8" D.Buy Now -->
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Butterflies at Play

There were so many butterflies around my Buddleia this morning I decided to take some pictures. Here's a short video of two Spice Bush Swallowtails

Garden Sculptures

Metal Garden Sculptures

Metal Garden Sculptures are a Fascinating and Beautiful Way to Spruce Up Your Garden. We've Got a Giant Selectiona t Metal-Garden-Sculptures.com!

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garden arch

Metal Garden Arches - Quality Metal Garden Rose Arches and Arbours

Metal Garden Arches and Rose Arbours give structure to a garden and provide support for climbing plants

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Rainy Day Frog Couple

Rainy Day Frog Couple Garden Figurine Statue

Delightful garden sculpture makes the most of rainy days and adds a whimsical touch to your yard. Crafted of weather-resistant resin. 12"H.
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Garden Accents

Garden Accents

Flying Gnomes on a Mushroom Garden Stake Sculpture

Add a little magic to your yard with high-flying animated gnomes that spin in graceful orbits whenever a breeze is blowin'. Hand-painted mushroom stakes into the ground. Crafted of resin and iron. 12"L x 11"W x 15"H.
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