Giveaway and Review for Miracle-Gro Expand 'n Gro

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You hopefully have all had a chance to use Miracle-Gro for your house plants, outdoor plants or garden.  I know we rely on it each year to help nourish our plants, and get the most out of our garden.  Now there is a new Miracle-Gro product out called Expand ‘n Gro™ .  Today you all have a chance to win a FREE sample size of Expand ‘n Gro™!

My favorite thing about Expand ‘n Gro™ is that it feeds my plants for up to 6 months!  I have as most of us do a lot of responsibilities in life, and one less thing to worry about for 6 months is a beautiful thing.   It's fun to use too, since it will expand up to 3 times in size when mixed with water. I don't have a green thumb but my house plants are already looking perkier thanks to Expand ‘n Gro™. 

Studies show that you will grow 3Xs more flowers or vegetables using Expand ‘n Gro™ compared to native soil.  It also improves soil for multiple years.  The all natural fibers hold up to 50% more water then basic planting soil, saving you time spent watering.  Expand ‘n Gro™ is a great product to use to get your gardens prepped and ready for the Spring and Summer seasons.  I hope you will all give it a try.  For more information check out this great YouTube video below:

Don't forget to comment on this blog post for a chance to win a Free sample size of Expand ‘n Gro™. This giveaway will end in 10 days, and  is open to US residents only.  A winner will be selected and notified by the sponsor. Please visit expandngro.com for in-store availability.

Win a Yard Makeover Worth $5,000 with Just One Picture!

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Bulbs. Dig, Drop, Done. for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

Have you all had a chance to check out "Bulbs. Dig, Drop, Done." yet?  Bulbs can really improve the look of your home, inside and out. They also make a lovely gift.  I never realized what a limitless variety of bulbs there are to chose from.  You will definitely want to visit www.digdropdone.com to learn more.  I just love that silly Evelyn over at digdropdone.com.  She has some great tips and videos to help you out with your gardening. 

You can find so much inspiration at digdropdone.com.  I love the idea of using an old rain boot as a planter.

Right now digdropdone.com is giving away a $5,000 yard makeover.  They will also be sending you celebrity  Taniya Nayak from HGTV to guide you with your yard makeover!  All you have to do to enter is submit a picture of your yard at Curbside Chaos.

While you are entering for a chance to win that fabulous yard makeover at Curbside Chaos, make sure to tweet too. For every tweet  "Bulbs. Dig, Drop, Done." will donate $1 to Rebuilding Together.  An organization that his helping to preserve affordable homeownership, and rebuild communities. 

While you are at Curbside Chaos, check out there "Garden Guru" tool.  All you have to do is select your location, and your bulb preference, and it will give you an easy planting guide to follow.  Here is a screen shot of mine below.

Steps for better growth

• Start with firm, plump daffodil bulbs, free from cuts, bruises or mold. Plant in Fall (Sept 23-Dec 22), when soil has cooled off.
• Using a spade, dig a hole 3-6 inches deep and place the bulb pointed end up.
• Cover and lightly pack soil, then water thoroughly- and you’re done!

Tips: In areas with mild winters, plant later and chill your bulbs up to 8 weeks prior to planting. Plant in a sunny or partially shaded area. Space your bulbs 2-4 inches apart.

Don't forget to get your yard pic into Curbside Chaos for a chance to win by April 15, 2012.

Good Luck!

Win a $5,000 Yard Makeover From "Bulbs. Dig, Drop, Done."

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Bulbs. Dig, Drop, Done. for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.
At "Dig, Drop, Done." you will learn all you need to know about bulbs, how to plant them, care for them, pick out your favorite ones, and even find incredible inspiration for using them.  I must admit, I have no green thumb, so I can use all the help I can get.  I always thought a bulb was just a seed, but it is so much more, it is actually a "self contained flower factory" as I learned from Marcy over at "Dig, Drop, Done." Another wonderful lady you will find over at "Dig, Drop, Done." is Juliana.  She has some great ideas for using  bulbs.  I love how they have used them in old water jugs (see picture below).  They also have some fabulous videos to watch, in one Evelyn had me cracking up, I could really relate to her quirky sense of humor.

How can you not love Evelyn, she is so adorable. She also has great advice on keeping pesky critters out of your yard.  Here in Northern Cali, we have a huge problem with deer eating our plants, I am going to have to try some of Evelyn's tips.

These bulbs really are so stunning. You will definitely want to  visit www.digdropdone.com to learn more.  Bulbs are not just for gardeners or people with green thumbs.  They can be really easy to work with.  They can be used for decorating both inside and out, and also make a lovely gift.
Now lets talk about what "Bulbs. Dig,  Drop, Done." is doing at Curbside Chaos.  They are giving away a $5,000 yard makeover!!!  That's not all, they will be sending celebrity Taniya Nayak to help you makeover your yard!  She will show you how to beautifully incorporate bulbs into your yard.  The goal is to teach everyone how bulbs can add simple beauty to your surroundings, with little effort on our parts.   To enter all you have to do is submit a picture of your yard at Curbside Chaos.
Want to make a difference well guess what, for every share on Twitter at "Bulbs. Dig, Drop, Done." they will donate $1.00 to  Rebuilding Together, an organization that is helping preserve affordable homeownership and revitalize communities.   As of writing this they have already earned $4,998!  Wow let's keep tweeting for a good cause.  After you tweet, make sure to check out their "Garden Guru Tool"  found on the bottom left hand side of  their site.  You simply select your country, and location within that country, then choose the type of bulb you want to grow, and it will give you a planting guide, like the one it gave me below:

Steps for better growth

• Start with firm, plump allium bulbs, free from cuts, bruises or mold. Plant in Fall (Sept 23-Dec 22), when soil has cooled off.
• Using a spade, dig a hole 3x the width of your bulb and place the bulb pointed end up.
• Cover and lightly pack soil, then water thoroughly- and you’re done!

Tips: In areas with mild winters, plant later and chill your bulbs up to 8 weeks prior to planting. Plant in a sunny or partially shaded area. Space your bulbs 4-12 inches apart depending on the plant size

So make sure you visit www.digdropdone.com to learn more, enter to win at Curbside Chaos, and tweet at Curbside Chaos for a good cause.