How to Start Guerilla Gardening

Okay, today's FamilyFirst pick could potentially get you into trouble. So take what is said here with as many grains of salt as necessary.

A while back, we featured a site on guerilla gardening. The concept is simple: take an ugly piece of public land, plant some plants and flowers, and keep it in good shape.

Technically, it is against the law in many locales. However, it is a welcomed practice in many more.

Again, use your own discretion.

But if you'd like to give guerilla gardening a try, then today's FamilyFirst pick is for you.

It's a WikiHow page that takes you through the process of becoming a guerilla gardener.

For instance, try to choose native plants, or plants that are known to do well in your area.

try to select plants that don't need constant watering, for obvious reasons.

Don't use expensive plants, again for obvious reasons.

There are many other tips for you potential guerilla gardeners out there, so off to the field!

http://www.wikihow.com/Start-Guerilla-Gardening

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