Imagine…
Always knowing when to
plant, prune, and harvest.
All you need is the right checklist.
It’s time to start gardening smart, not hard.
Say goodbye.
To your struggles with weeds. To disappointing garden layouts and plants that bite the dust. To time and money wasted on gardening tips and products that don’t work.
And say hello to a garden you’ll love and have time to enjoy!
I created Simply Smart Gardening to help you spend less time working in your garden so you have more time to enjoy it.
You’ll discover:
- The best tools to help you garden more effectively.
- Easy ways to save money in your garden.
- Simple strategies to get more done in less time.
Hi! I’m Cheryl.
I believe you can grow your dream garden and still have time to enjoy it. All you need are a few simple strategies and a little know-how. You CAN have a garden that fits into your lifestyle, wows your neighbors, and makes your family say “more veggies, please!” Get ready to grow your best garden ever!
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Types of Mulch: How to Choose The Best One
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Want a Weed-Free Garden? Here’s How to Weed a Garden but Not Spend Hours Weeding
Sometimes gardening can feel like one long war against the weeds. And even though it can sap your morale, you can’t stop fighting. If you let the weeds outflank you, they’ll steal nutrients from your soil, crowd out your plants and even grow tall enough for the neighbor’s dog to…
24 of The Best Gardening Books for Beginners
We live in an era of instant everything. Instant rice, instant communication, and most importantly … instant-dry nail polish! But one thing that can’t be sped up is your garden. I learned that when my fourth-grade teacher had us start sunflower seeds in a paper cup. I woke up each…
What You Need to Know About Your Garden Soil
Imagine if you did one thing that could prevent 80% of the problems in your garden. Understanding your soil is that one thing. Learning how your soil affects your plants will dramatically increase your odds of being a successful gardener.
The Best Way To Save Time In Your Vegetable Garden
If you’re new to vegetable gardening, have a limited amount of space, or are tired of sweating in the hot summer sun as you swat mosquitos and pull weeds, square foot gardening is for you. Square foot gardening is a high-yield intensive gardening method that helps you get a lot…
February Gardening: What You Need to Do This Month
Do you start each gardening season hoping to get the most from your garden? What if you could grow a garden that thrives, enjoy flowers and vegetables right out of the gate, and not have to toil for hours in the hot sun while mosquitoes dine on your neck to…
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How to Grow Eggplant in Your Square Foot Garden [+Free Chart]
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The Best Winter Gardening Books to Read Now
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