When I decided that the raised bed in my front yard needed a little height to give it added structure and color, my first though was some sort of permanent structure, whether it be garden art or something a plant could grow on. I looked for a way to include a flowering vine on a sturdy trellis. I found the perfect metal, rounded trellis to fit the bill. It's very sturdy, resistant to rust, and when pushed far enough into the soil, will … [Read more...]
Adding A Little Magic to My Garden: Using Fairy Lights
This year I planted Mandevilla in the spring/summer container gardens I planted for my mom. I just took out those summer plants and replaced them with fall mums, pansies, decorative cabbage, and snapdragons for the fall. Since the Mandevilla vine isn’t dead yet, I left it and the small trellises in the pots. After all, it is Mississippi, and the weather sometimes surprises us with bouts of warm temperatures. I like to leave seasonal plants in … [Read more...]
The Secret to Watering Container Gardens
I hate to water, but I like to grow things in containers. These two things don't mix. It's the same in my kitchen though. I hate to cook but I really like to eat good, healthy, delicious food. *Sigh* What's a girl to do? I'm always looking for ways to simplify or even automate some of the tasks in my life. Rather than spend 20-30 minutes watering my gardens and container gardens outside, how can I make it easier to do the watering? More … [Read more...]
Best Feeders for Backyard Birdwatching: Review of Tube Feeders
Even if you have great backyard habitat that includes native plants, shrubs, and trees with an adequate water source, adding bird feeders to your garden can attract even more birds. I get a lot of enjoyment watching the birds out my back window. During spring migration this year there have been indigo buntings, goldfinches, rose-breasted grosbeaks, and blue grosbeaks at my feeders. These are the standouts that I love to see as they make their … [Read more...]
Globe Cage Feeder: Bird Feeder Review
If you would like to see more of the smaller bird species at your feeders but they keep getting chased away by the larger birds or they are in need protection from birds of prey while they feed, then this globe cage feeder would be a good choice. Buy the Globe Cage Feeder Pros Easy to fill Easy to clean Allows smaller birds to feed under protection Reasonable cost Cons Lid requires attention to close properly Paint … [Read more...]
Droll Yankees Songbird Plus Feeder/New Generation Feeder: Review
NOTE: Although the songbird plus feeder is no longer manufactured, the Droll Yankees New Generation 15" Sunflower Bird Feeder is nearly identical. I am familiar with the Droll Yankees brand of feeders, mainly hummingbird feeders, so when I bought this seed feeder, I expected a quality product. It’s very sturdy and is made of powder-coated metal ports, base, and lid and a polycarbonate tube. Pros Very sturdy Long-lasting … [Read more...]
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