Have you ever looked at the beautiful winter outdoor planters featuring spruce tips and other lovely greenery and said “yes, please”, just to look at the price tag and say, “no, thank you.” I just can’t justify spending those prices and yet I love adding festive touches for the holidays and having something pretty to... The post How to Make a Winter Planter appeared first on Gingham Gardens ..read more

Whether you’re a flower gardener or a vegetable gardener, there are lots of delightful gifts you can create from your garden. Gifts that you would appreciate receiving. Your gardens can be a source of inspiration for homemade gifts and a wonderful means to express your passion for gardening to others, offering them something distinctive and... The post DIY Gifts From Your Garden (Homemade and Simple) appeared first on Gingham Gardens ..read more

Potpourri is a delightful way to bring your flower garden’s beauty indoors. It is a beautiful, fragrant mixture of dried flowers, herbs, and spices that can be used to freshen up any room. Making potpourri from your garden is easy, and it makes a wonderful gift for friends or family members that are hard to... The post How to Make Potpourri Using Flowers From Your Garden appeared first on Gingham Gardens ..read more

Fall is right around the corner and the threat of the first frost is looming. Some gardeners will watch the forecast intently and when frost shows in the forecast, they will make sure to cover their precious plants. Some gardeners, myself included, choose not to prolong the inevitable and let nature take its course. But,... The post Tough Annual Flowers That Can Survive a Fall Frost appeared first on Gingham Gardens ..read more

Using rocks in a flower garden can bring a unique and natural element to the overall design of your flower bed. Rocks can add texture, depth, and contrast to the vibrant colors of flowers and foliage. They can also serve as a practical solution for creating paths, retaining walls, or edging. Rocks can also fill... The post Using Rocks in Your Flower Garden: Tips and Ideas appeared first on Gingham Gardens ..read more

We’re going to do something a little different today. I’m going to give you some tips on spiffing things up around your gardens and when we’re done we’ll have a little garden tour. Let’s be honest, towards the end of Summer things start looking a little rough and ragged in the gardens. Some plants have... The post Tips For Gardening in Late Summer (Plus a Garden Tour) appeared first on Gingham Gardens ..read more

Whether it’s a cute bunny, a hungry deer, or ornery ground squirrels, dealing with pests in the garden is just part of gardening (often, a very frustrating part of gardening!) Over my many years of gardening, I have learned how to protect gardens from deer, rabbits and other wildlife effectively and affordably. While there are... The post How to Protect Gardens from Deer, Rabbits and Other Wildlife appeared first on Gingham Gardens ..read more

There’s nothing quite as frustrating as watching common pests destroy your healthy plants. Fortunately, there are many ways to prevent and tackle these pest problems early on! Learn how to deal with pests in the garden to ensure you get a great harvest every time. Although there are plenty of beneficial insects you may want... The post Dealing With Garden Pests (Controlling Bad Bugs in the Garden) appeared first on Gingham Gardens ..read more

If you’ve got an overgrown garden and don’t know where to start, don’t worry! You can transform your unruly garden into a beautiful, organized space with time and effort. Learn how to tame an overgrown garden to set up the garden of your dreams. Whether your garden got out of control or you’re moving into... The post How to Tame an Overgrown Garden appeared first on Gingham Gardens ..read more

Container gardening is a popular way to add greenery and color to small spaces, patios, and balconies. A container garden is also a good option for filling an empty space in a perennial garden. However, keeping container gardens healthy and thriving can be a challenge. Many gardeners struggle to keep their container gardens looking their... The post Tips for Beautiful Container Gardens All Summer Long appeared first on Gingham Gardens ..read more