Got questions about labeling or organizing your plants? We’re here to help. Enjoy our blog “Metal to the Petal” to find ideas, images and answers as you keep your garden organized. We invite you to comment and share!
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Planting a Tree This Fall? Give It a Name That Lasts
Planting a tree this fall, or one in someone’s memory? Give it a name tag that lasts. Simple tips for labeling trees and shrubs, from our family shop.
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Label Your Perennials Before They Disappear for Winter
Hostas and perennials vanish after the first frost. Mark them this fall so you know what’s planted where come spring, and don’t dig into a sleeping plant.
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Gifts for Gardeners Who Have Everything
Gifts for gardeners who have everything: stainless steel plant markers, engraved labels, herb labels and stocking stuffers under $10. Made in Missouri.
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How to Label Plants So the Names Last for Years
How to label plants in the garden so names last for years: what to write, which marker to use, and 4 labeling methods that hold up to sun and weather.
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6 Benefits of Gardening With Your Kids
Many of the Benefits of Gardening Last Well Into Adulthood What if there was a magic fruit snack that would teach your kids math and science, help you bond over vibrant shared family experiences and, best yet, get your kids to love their veggies? There is no magic fruit snack, of course, but the benefits…
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Identifying Trees for a Shaded Yard
When Identifying Trees, Balance Growth Rate With Hardiness When identifying trees for introducing shade into your yard, it’s tempting to head straight for a fast-growing variety, such as a silver maple. The trouble with these trees is that, while they may provide shade relatively soon, you may soon lose that shade to a spring thunderstorm…
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The Perfect Gardening Gifts for Mother’s Day
Find Gardening Gifts for Every Budget Falling right in the middle of spring, Mother’s Day is a perfect time to invest in a few gardening gifts for your mom. If she’s a gardener, you’ll have the enjoyment of seeing her get use out of her gifts right away, and she’ll appreciate that you’ve honored a…
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Make Gardening at Home Fun With a Pizza Garden
Get Kids Gardening at Home With a Family Project Planting a pizza garden is a great way to get kids enthusiastic about gardening at home. You’ll enjoy the ease of a mini vegetable garden and the plants you grow will also stretch for including in other recipes. Consider beginning this project with a “pizza planting…
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Gardening Tips for Succession Planting
These Gardening Tips Will Have Vegetables on Your Table Throughout the Season If you would like to enjoy vegetables from your garden every day of the year, rather than being flooded by one large harvest in late summer and fall, you may want to try succession planting. There are a few gardening tips that can…
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Landscaping Ideas to Make Your Home Inviting
Adding Flowers to Your Landscaping Ideas Spring is just around the corner, and it’s time to think about landscaping ideas that will make your home an inviting destination for friends, neighbors and family. Whether you’re planning a few intimate dinners or a backyard party, sprucing up the beds around your home will make it more…
