Are you tired of spending hours on your knees digging and weeding your garden? Do you suffer from back pain or knee problems that make gardening an uncomfortable or impossible … Continue reading →
If you’ve ever experienced the loss of garden plants due to frost damage, you know how devastating it is. Even a single night of freezing temperatures can cause significant damage. … Continue reading →
Dividing perennials in clay soil is different than dividing perennials in loamy or sandy soil. Clay soil can add some unique challenges to the basic guidelines for dividing perennials. The … Continue reading →
The Hori Hori knife has a wide range of uses in the garden such as weeding, cutting roots, transplanting, removing plants, sod cutting, and splitting perennials. A favorite tool for use … Continue reading →
Starting seeds in recycled paper pots is an eco-friendly way to grow seedlings. Simply “pop” open this biodegradable paper pot, fill with soil, and sow your favorite seeds. Note the … Continue reading →
Plant sunlight requirements are often classified as full sun, partial sun, partial shade and shade. What do sun exposure classifications really mean? There are general definitions that can apply to … Continue reading →
Do you want to grow your own vegetables but thought you didn’t have the space? You can gain skills and confidence to grow all the foods you want with The … Continue reading →
Start your garden or landscape project off on the right foot by choosing healthy plants at the nursery. Use these tips to pick the healthiest plants. Evaluate the nursery Look … Continue reading →
Oscillating water sprinklers cover large areas with a smooth movement that evenly distributes drops of water. They allow you to control coverage by positioning of the sprinkler and most have … Continue reading →
Using a plant trellis for small space vertical gardening is key to maximizing green space. Many people turn to traditional trellises for climbing vines, flowers and vegetables to maximize vertical … Continue reading →
When to start seeds indoors so seedlings are ready at the right time to be planted outside? See how to determine plant dates and organize with a sowing calendar. … Continue reading →
A frost date is the average date of the last light freeze in spring or the first light freeze in fall for a given location. Know the frost date for your area to determine the most … Continue reading →
Let’s look at how much water annual flowers need and how often you should water annuals so they stay healthy. Annual plants will droop when they need water, and annual … Continue reading →
Burlap (also called hessian burlap) is a natural product that is used in the garden to provide protection or covering. It’s natural open-weave allows air flow which prevents or minimizes … Continue reading →
Here are two of the best garden carts I have used for many different uses in the yard. They are invaluable for carrying tools to the farthest place in the … Continue reading →
Now that you are ready to get those flowers potted, what type of containers should you use for your plants? Yes, you can consider a wide range of clever items … Continue reading →
Flowering plants take their job very seriously – to provide the best flowers they can to attract bee’s and other pollinators to visit them. While the flowers are the benefit … Continue reading →
