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20 Garden Tips and Hacks to Become a Gardening Expert | Homesteading

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November 18, 2019 By Jackielyn Cuenza 1 Comment

Looking for some easy garden tips and hacks? If you are just getting started with gardening, this collection of 20 easy garden tips and hacks will help you activate that hidden talent of yours and develop this wonderful hobby!

20 Easy Garden Tips and Hacks

Gardening is more than just entertainment. It is considered a relaxing activity to many people because it helps you unwind and connect to nature. It also provides satisfying and refreshing results when you see your very own flowers and plants bloom right before your very eyes. You can even grow your own food from a backyard garden. To help make things a bit easier, I've put together this 20 easy garden tips and hacks list. Learn and enjoy!

 

1. Make a Seed Tape

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Want to have a well-spaced garden but don’t have the budget? No, worries you can definitely make your own seed tape and save a lot. See how to do it here.

2. Giving Seeds What They Need to Survive in Stasis

Giving Seeds What They Need to Survive in Stasis | 20 Garden Tips And Hacks That Will Help You Become a Gardening Expert
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Just like us, the seed needs some essentials to survive. So, make sure that you have provided them just that! Check it out here.

3. DIY Watering Cans

DIY Watering Cans | 20 Garden Tips And Hacks That Will Help You Become a Gardening Expert
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Don't have a water can, but have an empty milk bottle? Then, turn into a watering can for your seed trays. Check it out here.

4. Kill Squash Bugs and Eggs with Duct Tape

Kill Squash Bugs and Eggs with Duct Tape | 20 Garden Tips And Hacks That Will Help You Become a Gardening Expert
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If you already have duct tape in your supplies, you have nothing to lose when trying this out. See it here.

5. Homemade Fertilizer from Compost

Homemade Fertilizer from Compost | 20 Garden Tips And Hacks That Will Help You Become a Gardening Expert
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Pretty sure your plants would love to have homemade fertilizer rather than having all the chemicals from commercial ones. Learn how to make it here.

 

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6. Garden Hose Guide

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Make a garden hose guide to your garden beds. This will help you avoid dragging the hose across delicate plants when you’re watering. Check it out here.

7.  Tips on how to Plant and Grow Beans

Tips on how to Plant and Grow Beans | 20 Garden Tips And Hacks That Will Help You Become a Gardening Expert
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Beans are one of the most popular vegetables that you can grow in your garden. Enjoy the abundance of this delicious vegetable! Check out the tips here.

8. Build the Ultimate Raised Garden Bed

Build the Ultimate Raised Garden Bed | 20 Garden Tips And Hacks That Will Help You Become a Gardening Expert
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You can definitely grow delicious vegetables, herbs and fruit at home. Raised garden bed makes gardening easier for planting, weed control and harvesting. See how you can build your DIY Raised Garden Bed here.

9. 10 Tips For Growing Perfect Tomatoes

10 Tips For Growing Perfect Tomatoes | 20 Garden Tips And Hacks That Will Help You Become a Gardening Expert
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Growing your own tomatoes is easy and will reward you deliciously. Don't forget to grow this vegetable when you start your garden! See the tips for growing perfect tomatoes here.

10. DIY Potato Tower

DIY Potato Tower| 20 Garden Tips And Hacks That Will Help You Become a Gardening Expert
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Want to plant a potato but don’t have that space? No worries! You can do it in smaller spaces by building a potato tower. Learn how to do it here.

11. Soil Testing The Pioneer Way (No Equipment Needed)

Soil Testing The Pioneer Way (No Equipment Needed) | 20 Garden Tips And Hacks That Will Help You Become a Gardening Expert
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Basic information about the texture of your garden soil can help you specify how the soil absorbs water, and if it needs some help by adding fertilizer, mulch, compost or other soil amendments. See how you can do it here.


See Also : Homesteader’s Guide to Soil Improvement


12. 8 Culinary Herbs that Grow Well in the Shade

Culinary Herbs That Grow Well in the Shade | 20 Gardening Hacks & Tips Every Gardener Should Know lavender-field-1

If you're planning to grow some herbs but your garden is in the shade, then it is important to know what herbs are best for your garden. Check it out here.

13. Natural Organic Pesticides

Natural Organic Pesticides | 20 Garden Tips And Hacks That Will Help You Become a Gardening Expert
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Natural organic pesticides are easy-to-make, inexpensive and totally safer than the commercial ones with chemicals. Check it out here.

14. Improve Garden Soil Using Eggshells

Improve Garden Soil Using Eggshells | 20 Garden Tips And Hacks That Will Help You Become a Gardening Expert
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Egg-shell is a perfect ingredient to improve your garden soil condition. It adds valuable nutrients to the soil which are essential for cell growth in all plants. See it here.

15. Uses of plastic bottles in Your Garden

Uses of plastic bottles in Your Garden | 20 Garden Tips And Hacks That Will Help You Become a Gardening Expert

You would never throw your plastic bottles again! It has plenty of uses for your garden. Check it out here.

16. Grow Green Onions From Scraps

Grow Green Onions From Scraps | 20 Garden Tips And Hacks That Will Help You Become a Gardening Expert
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Did you know that green onions are the easiest food scrap to regrow? Drop a leftover green onion root in a glass with enough water to cover it. See the full tutorial here.

17. Self-watering Planters Using Wine Bottles

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You will love this amazing idea of using wine bottles to become self-watering planters. It's another way of recycling that you can apply to your garden. Learn how to do it here.


See Also : Make This Easy DIY Bottle Planter From Recyclables – Perfect For Seed Starting


18. 25 Flowers to Plant for Summer | Summer Flowers

25 Flowers to Plant for Summer Summer Flowers | 20 Garden Tips And Hacks That Will Help You Become a Gardening Expert

If you wish to enjoy the beautiful blooms in summer, it is a must that you know which flower is best for the season. Check it out here.

19. Top Medicinal Herbs To Grow At Home | Homesteading Tips

Top Medicinal Herbs To Grow At Home Homesteading Tips | 20 Garden Tips And Hacks That Will Help You Become a Gardening Expert

It is also not a bad idea to have medicinal herbs in your garden. Enjoy both beautiful greens and medicinal benefits! Check it out here.

20. Weeding Made Easy: Tips & Tricks

Weeding Made Easy Tips & Tricks | 20 Garden Tips And Hacks That Will Help You Become a Gardening Expert

The common problem in every garden is the annoying weeds that grow everywhere! Worry no more! We have this natural way to get rid of them. Learn how to do it here.

 

Let's learn some more garden tips and hacks by watching this video from GrowVeg :

Does this make you want to get started with your garden? Let us know below in the comments!

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