DIY Garden Minute by Spoken Garden

Today I want to tell you about  ideas for setting your garden goals for the new year !     If you are like Allison and me, you have goals for this new year in 2020 and you want to set some goals also for your garden.   If you are looking for goal ideas for your garden, here are a few to think about. Listen to hear more about these three great garden goals for your new year. Find other one-minute t...

Today's topic  is Christmas Rose companion plants .   Christmas Rose Hellebore is one winter blooming plant that you can count on to bring color and texture to your garden during this cold and drab time of year. If you want to add some other plants around it, what plants should you plant? Listen to learn great companion plants that you can place around any Christmas Rose Hellebore. Podcast webpage...

Today's topic  is last minute gift ideas for under $10 .   If you are scrambling and getting worried you haven't bought anything yet for those last few people on your list this holiday season, you can now stop worrying. They are: Corona Long Straight Snips, Stainless Steel InSassy Garden Kneeling Pad DRAMM RainSelect Spray Wand Replacement head   Listen to learn more... Podcast webpage Connect wit...

Today's topic is your own beginning gardener's education package for smart sustainable garden maintenance.   Just for you, we have put together a bundled package of our three eBooks and our audio course-Smart Pruning Basics to get you started in your garden maintenance.    Podcast webpage. Listen to learn more... Find other one-minute topics at  spokengarden.com/podcast     Connect with us on  Ins...

O n this episode, I talk with Chris Sabbarese from Corona Tools about gardening, tools, his podcast and much more.   AND, hear all about our hand pruning shears GIVEAWAY on Instagram, From 12/14 to 12/23. L isten to hear more.   So let's talk with Chris!   Podcast webpage  Connect with us on  Instagram  or  Pinterest And, find us on your favorite  podcast platform  and Alexa !     See  ya  in the...

Today's topic  is Poinsettia care, a mini plant profile .   Poinsettia's not only symbolize Christmas and the holidays, they also are great house plants if properly cared for and can come back year after ye ar.  Your happy and healthy Poinsettia's will thank you for listening to this short plant care podcast .   Listen to learn more... Podcast episode webpage   Connect with us on  Instagram  or  P...

Today's topic are the Top 5 Smart Garden Gifts for the Beginning Gardener .     For that beginning gardener you know (maybe it's you or your roommate or neighbor). Whoever it is, they need to know about these 5 products to garden smarter.   Self-Watering Containers Dramm watering wand Tumbling Composter   Container Gardening Complete: Creative Projects for Growing Vegetables and Flowers in Small S...

Today's topic  is the Do's and Don'ts of using leaves as mulch .   Leaves from trees and shrubs help plants breath and convert light energy to into metabolic energy, but what other benefits do they have after they have fallen off plants? Listen to here are some do's and don'ts of using leaves in your garden! Podcast webpage   Find other one-minute topics at  spokengarden.com/podcast     Connect wi...

On this episode, Allison and I are ready to take Spoken Garden and YOU in a new direction. Get ready to hear and learn more about my new co-host and wife, Allison, and the new direction we are heading! It's going to be exciting and a new chapter in the journey of the Spoken Garden Podcast. Also, j oin our exclusive book club, by going to spokengarden.com/bookclub .     Launching January 2020   Sho...

On this episode, I list why you want to use mulch around your garden and great mulch alternatives of traditional Beauty Bark to use .   Listen to find out more! Podcast webpage . Find other one-minute topics at spokengarden.com/podcast     Connect with us on Instagram or Pinterest And, find us on your favorite podcast platform and Alexa !    

Learn the 3 most important benefits of pruning your plants, part of our Smart Pruning Basics free email course!   The importance of pruning your plants can't be understated. Listen to learn more! Go to  spokengarden.com/pruning-basics-email-course to sign up today  our Smart Pruning Basics 7-day free email course, and start pruning smarter! An audio version is available to listen anytime and anywh...

Today's topic  is new ways to care for your herbaceous perennial plants in the fall and winter .   What if I told you you didn't need to clean up or cut back your herbaceous perennial plants stems, leaves, or flowers from this past Summer? That's exactly what many gardeners these days are doing and here's why ... What ways do you care for your herbaceous perennial plants in the fall and winter? Em...

Today's topic is fall mulching do's and don'ts .       Fall, like most other times of year, is a great time to spread mulch around your garden and yard!   Listen to learn what to do and not to do when mulching. Find other one-minute topics at spokengarden.com/podcast     Connect with us on Instagram or Pinterest And, find us on your favorite podcast platform and Alexa !     All audio rights reserv...

  Today's topic is Dianthus Care – A Mini Plant Profile.    Dianthus is a versatile and long flowering plant in most gardens !  It garden care is minimal gives a splash of color wherever you place it in your garden . Here are some care tips for Dianthus.   Listen to learn more... Find other one-minute topics at spokengarden.com/podcast     Connect with us on Instagram or Pinterest And, find us on...

  Today's topic is Chrysanthemum Care – A Mini Plant Profile.    Chrysanthemums or Mums are  a beautiful  garden plant, especially in the fall!  It is very  easy to care for and can give your garden lots of fast pops of color and vibrancy.   Listen to learn more. Find other one-minute topics at spokengarden.com/podcast     Connect with us on Instagram or Pinterest And, find us on your favorite pod...

On today's episode, you are going to learn about drought tolerant plants and how they can be incorporated into your landscape to be more sustainable, and much, much more! Allison and I interviewed Janda from EnviroHouse in late Summer earlier this year where we talked about drought tolerant plants along with examples of different materials, uses, approaches so your overall home footprint on your l...

  Today's topic surprisingly easy bulb planting tools!    Fall is the best time to plant spring flowering bulbs, such as Daffodil's, Tulips, Allium, and many more, but what what tools should you use to plant these in your yard and garden?   Don't worry, we have you covered! Our bulb planting tool list:    TABOR Tools 3-Piece Bulb Planting Set   Bulb and Bedding Plant Auger by Power Planter Find ot...

  Today's topic are quick tips for adding flowering bulbs to your garden!       Flowering bulbs, like Dafoddils, Tulips, Calla Lilies, Allium, and many others, add colors, textures, and warmth to your garden, but what are some quick tips for using flowering bulbs in your garden?   Listen to learn more. Find other one-minute topics at spokengarden.com/podcast     Connect with us on Instagram or Pin...

On to today's topic, 3 common bulb planting misconceptions.   Many people plant bulbs in their garden every year and they bring such beauty and warmth to our yards. With fall bulb planting season upon us, here are 3 popular bulb planting misconceptions to look out for. Listen to learn more. Find other one-minute topics at spokengarden.com/podcast     Connect with us on Instagram or Pinterest And,...

On to today's topic, what are different uses for bulbs ?   Bulbs can add so much color and texture to your garden, but did you know they have other uses too? Maybe you already have heard or used them these other ways, but here are different uses for bulbs other than looking pretty in your yard. Listen to learn more. Find other one-minute topics at spokengarden.com/podcast     Connect with us on In...

On today's episode, we continue to talk about drought to lerance as it relates to making your yard and landscape more water efficient. With our six ideas today, you will hear how simple these can be to implement and change in your garden, along with each's benefits. Listen to Episode 37 for what drought-tolerance is and Episode 38 for specific examples of drought-tolerant plants, where to plant th...

On to today's topic, what are the different types of Iris ?       Iris is made up of over 200 different species that all vary in their flower color, shape, and garden needs. But do you know the different types of bulbs you can plant in your garden?    Listen to learn more.... Find other one-minute topics at spokengarden.com/podcast     Connect with us on Instagram or Pinterest And, find us on your...

On this episode, hear where the heck Allison and I have been for the last couple of weeks. Also, here how we are ready to take Spoken Garden and you in a new direction where we cover a whole lot more than just general garden and yard maintenance tasks with the why behind it.  See ya in the garden!

  On to today's topic, which is Micro-Clover, what it it and why should you use it?       But first, w e have published our first three eBooks and you can find out more about them at  spokengarden.com/shop/   .   Micro-clover is a type of white clover that is being used as a lawn alternative. Listen to learn more! Find other one-minute topics at spokengarden.com/podcast     Connect with us on Inst...

  Today's topic - how to plant your Iris bulbs .   But first, w e published our first three eBooks  and you can find out more about them at  spokengarden.com/shop/  .   Irises are arguably one of the most beautiful spring flowering plants. If you are thinking adding them to your garden, then you should think about getting them planted anytime between July and September, as night-time temps are at...