Happy Gardener

Tips and tricks to help your garden flourish.

Gifts for Gardeners: Simple is Appreciated More Than You Know

by Happy Gardener | 12/18/2025 | Mulch, Seasonal & Gardening Tips, Soil & Compost, Soil Amendments, Winter Garden | 0 Comments

Tis the Season of thoughtful gift giving. Do those word stress you out? if you have a gardener in your life, I'm here today to make the stress of buying "the right" gifts really easy for you. Really. I'm giving you a list of things that, although not glamorous, will...

The Key Seed Germination Factors You Need to Know

by Happy Gardener | 12/16/2025 | Seasonal & Gardening Tips | 0 Comments

Successful seed starting depends on a few essential seed germination factors. While every plant is a little different, most seeds rely on the same three basics to sprout: Light Temperature Water If even one of these factors is off, germination can be delayed—or not...

Pollinators in Winter: Simple Tools to Help Protect Them

by Happy Gardener | 12/09/2025 | Bees, Butterflies, Pollinators, Seasonal & Gardening Tips, Winter Garden | 0 Comments

Even though the garden looks quiet this time of year, there are countless pollinators in winter tucked away under leaves, inside hollow stems, and beneath the soil surface. Bees, butterflies, moths, ladybugs, and many other beneficial insects depend on safe hiding...

Winter is Time to Plan for a Better Spring Garden Season

by Happy Gardener | 12/04/2025 | Seasonal & Gardening Tips, Spring Garden, Winter Garden | 0 Comments

When colder weather settles in for a long rest, many gardeners do the same. But winter isn’t just a time for rest—it’s the perfect time for reflection, and planning, so you'll be prepared next year to have an even more successful spring garden season. Taking time now...

Fresh Cut Christmas Tree Care

by Happy Gardener | 12/03/2025 | Seasonal & Gardening Tips, Trees & Shrubs, Winter Garden | 0 Comments

Bringing home a fresh Christmas tree fills the house with fragrance and cheer—here are eight quick tips for how to keep it looking vibrant and safe all season long. 1. Make a Fresh Cut Before placing your tree in the stand, cut ½–1 inch off the bottom of the...

Houseplants: Winter Care Tips

by Happy Gardener | 12/01/2025 | Houseplants, Winter Garden | 0 Comments

When winter comes along and we head indoors more often than outdoors, our houseplants provide us solace when we are yearning to be working in our gardens. While our attention is turned to our houseplants, we must be careful not to heap too much attention on them...