DIY Garden Minute by Spoken Garden

How would you build your own Pollinator Garden? Where would you place it in your yard? What pollinators do you want to attract to your garden and how do you do that? Today on Episode 20, I help you answer these questions by walking you through how to design and think about the placement of your pollinator garden by using our Basic Garden Design steps from our first 6-podcast episodes. By the end of this episode, you should have a good idea of how to build, start, and maintain your own pollinator garden!

Why would you want to rent Mason Bees? What do you need to know to rent Mason Bees? Can you rent them, REALLY? And Where From? How does it work? What should you expect in your yard? Today on this Bonus Episode, number 3, I go over some basics of Mason Bees and how Allison and I were able to rent them from a regional company to help promote local pollinators in our garden. By the end of this Bonus Episode, you will have a better understanding of Mason Bees in general and be able to rent your own from this regional company, if you live in either the Seattle, WA or Portland, OR metro areas.

Do you want to build a vegetable garden this spring? Where would you place it on your property? What materials should you use? Which fruits and vegetables should you grow? Today on Episode 19, I help you answer these questions by walking you through our personal home vegetable garden building project and give you some tips and tricks on where to place your garden, how to build it, which soil to use, how to plant your crops, and some basic maintenance advice. By the end of this episode, you should have a good idea of how to build, start, and maintain your own fruit and vegetable garden

Do you want to build a vegetable garden this spring? Where would you place it on your property? What materials should you use? Which fruits and vegetables should you grow? Today on Episode 18, I help you answer these questions by walking you through our personal home vegetable garden building project and give you some tips and tricks on where to place your garden, which soil to use, how to plant your crops, and some basic maintenance advice. By the end of this episode, you should have a good idea of where to place and start your own fruit and vegetable garden!

What is a Garden Pest? What pests do you have in your garden? Can pests damage my plants, why should I care, what should I look for, and how can I prevent different pests in my garden? Today on Episode 17, I answer these questions and help you understand principals on pest prevention in your garden! By the end of this episode, you will know how to prevent and also control different pests in your garden!

So, What's Earthday? Does it affect me? Can I actually make a difference in my own local environment? Today on Bonus Episode 2, I talk about Earth Day, what it means to me, and how you can make a positive impact in your own life by trying to make Earth Day Every Day!

Do you have any landscape projects this spring? Are you looking for a way to develop and create a plan? How do you pick plants and other materials for your project? Today on Episode 16, I help you answer these questions by walking you through our personal newest home landscape curb appeal project. This will give you a way to develop and build your landscape project based on yours and your yards' needs! By the end of this episode, you should be able to map out and create your new yard project by following some easy steps and be confident in your garden project decisions!

Spring is just around the corner and I bet your to-do list is growing. Maybe you don't have a list though and are wondering what you should be getting ready to do in your garden. Like, should I prune or fertilize or aerate, or mulch? Why should I do anything this Spring in my garden? Wait, what?!! Today on Episode 15, I will go over my Top 5 Garden Spring To-Do's and get you ready to enjoy your garden into the Summer. By the end of this episode, you will have your to-do list. Also, I will talk about the Dutch Tulip Bubble in our "That's good to know" segment!

Have you ever wondered how you could attract more pollinators into your garden? What specific plants would you need to add and what time of year would be best to attract hummingbirds, bees, and other important visitors? Today on Episode 14, we answer these questions and prepare you to make decisions on which plants to have in your garden to encourage more pollinator activity. By the end of this episode, you should be able to start planning to see more hummingbirds, bees, and other wildlife in your garden. Also, I will discuss how grouping flowers and their colors can make a big impact in your garden in our "That's good to know" segment!

Have you ever been to your local home and garden show? Why would you even consider going to such an event? What types of people go to these events and when are the best times to go? Today on Bonus Episode 1, we answer these questions and hope to broaden your idea on what a home and garden show can be like for a DIY gardener! By the end of this episode, we hope we will have piqued your interest and get you excited to attend your local home and garden show!

What is Valentines Day and Where did it come from? Can I only give a specific flower as a gift that represents love and Valentines Day? What are Sean's Top 5 Live Gifts to give this Valentines Day? Today on Episode 13, we answer these questions and hope to help you decide what flowers or live-gifts will be best for your special day with your loved-one! By the end of this episode, you should have some GREAT ideas for gifts and a better understanding of what Valentines Day is all about!

Are there garden plants that actually bloom in the Winter? Which ones can I plant? What benefit is there to have Winter blooming plants in my garden? Today on Episode 12, we answer these questions and give you information to decide if Winter blooming plants in your garden would be a good idea or not! By the end of this episode, you should know a couple of plants that can bloom in the Winter and ideas on which ones could be a good fit for your garden!

Today on Episode 11, we'll talk about Indoor Plants and their benefits, What defines an indoor plant, anyway? What are their needs and which indoor plants are my favorites? Also, which of my favorite indoor plants are pet-safe? By the end of this episode, you should know more about Indoor Plants, their benefits, and how to better care for them!

Today on Episode 10, our Christmas Special, we'll talk about best Christmas gifts for the gardener in your family and answer a couple of these questions: What is the story behind Mistletoe and why the kiss? Christmas Trees: Real or Fake? Is there really a Christmas Cactus and what's the best way to care for it this time of year? By the end of this episode, you should know more about each of these Christmas items and have a better understanding why they are part of the holidays!

Today on Episode 9, I am going ot talk to you about pruning in your garden and asnwer a couple of these questions: What does it mean to prune in your garden or landscape? Why should I care about pruning at all? Are there specific trees or shrubs I should prune in the Fall and what area they? If I do prune in m garden, what should I do with any limbs or sticks I cut? By the end of this episode, you should know why you prune in your garden and a general sense of how to do it!

What are you thankful for? Is there something you use in your garden that makes a big differene for you? What am I, your host, thankful for in my own garden? Today on Episode 8, our Thanksgiving Special, we talk about these and my TOP 5 Garden Things to be Thankful for, AND explore different ways to be thankful!

What should I do to get my garden ready for the Fall and Winter? Is there a reason why I am even doing this and what are the benefits? Will I need specific tools? Today on Episode 7, we answer these questions and explore different ways to save you time! By the end of this episode, you should have a better idea on what you need to do this Fall to winterize your garden, which tools you will need, and some other interesting facts!

What does Garden Maintenance and Scheduling have to do with Designing your garden? Is there a simple way to schedule the maintenance of your garden? What plants are the easiest to maintain in my garden? Today on Episode 6, We answer these questions by continuing our series on the bare-bones of Basic Garden Design and get into details on maintaining and scheduling maintenance in your garden location! By the end of this episode, you have a better idea on how to schedule your garden's maintenance and how maintenance can influence the design of your garden!

On this weeks' episode, we start with our weekly segment called "And That's Good-To-Know", then move on to continue our Basic Garden Design Series about Soil including the type, texture, and episode, we start with our weekly segment called "And That's Good-To-Know", then move on to continue our Basic Garden Design Series about Soil including the type, texture, and its interactions with the surrounding environment can make or break the success of your garden.

On this episode, What does Cold Hardiness have do with your garden and Plants? How should I apply Cold Hardiness and Climate Zoning to plan my new garden area? Where can I find Cold Hardiness Zoning information to start planning which plants I can put in my garden? Today on Episode 4, We answer these questions by continuing our series on the bare-bones of Basic Garden Design and get into details on your garden locations Cold Hardiness and Zoning! By the end of this episode, you should understand what factors influence plant selection by their Cold Hardiness and Climate Zones and be able to choose specific plants based on their needs to thrive in your area of the US!

On this episode, we continue our Basic Garden Design Series and talk about your garden's Sun Exposure. During this episode, I will go over what Sun Exposure in your garden means, compass directions, and how to easily find out which direction your garden faces. Have a comment or have an idea for future garden topics? Send us an email at [email protected]. We are on Instagram @SpokenGarden and on Twitter @Hortsolutions.

On our first episode, we go over the bare-bones of basic garden design. This is a great starting point for anyone looking to update their home or property garden and is not sure where to start.

This episode will be continuing the Basic Garden Design Series with a Discussion on Location and Use for your garden update. We will go over some examples of how to think of using your garden and what location on your property it will be. We also go over some information on getting a utility locate done before you dig. Download this episode and get a unique way to update your garden.