Mulch is an essential garden tool for weed prevention, moisture retention, temperature regulation, and more. But you can’t just throw down a layer of any old mulch and expect the best results. Her are some simple ways every gardener can make the absolute most of out of mulch. 1. What Not to Use If your […]
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6 Things You MUST Know About Weed Control
They’re the boils on the neck of every serious gardener. Yep, you guessed it: weeds. Throughout the ages, we’ve tried everything we can do to get rid of them. We’ve pulled. We’ve dug. We’ve sprayed. We’ve mulched. We’ve applied pre-emergents and planted gardens in raised beds. Yet somehow or another, we always end up fighting […]
10 Ways to Improve the Quality of Your Soil–NATURALLY
If you love to garden but can’t seem to get the bountiful harvest you’re after, maybe the problem is your soil. You can add as much fertilizer as you want, but if your soil is of poor quality, your plants still won’t get all the nutrients they need to thrive. If you want your plants […]
10 DIY Plant Marker Projects for Spring
When you plant your garden, especially from seed, you might have a tough time remembering what you have planted where. That’s why garden plant markers are so handy. Many gardeners use popsicle sticks or little stakes that hold the seed package. But if you want something a little more creative, here are 10 DIY plant […]
How to Grow Seriously Delicious Broccoli
Growing your own vegetables is incredibly satisfying — physically and emotionally! There’s nothing like growing your own food and enjoying a more sustainable way to eat. If you love broccoli, you might want to try growing it yourself. It can be grown right in the ground or in raised beds or containers, as long as […]
Why You Should Have a Winter Gardening Journal
Not a lot of casual home gardeners actually keep gardening journals. But keeping a journal of your gardening efforts — winter or summer — can help you remember from year to year what works well in your yard, what triumphs and mistakes you’ve made, and how you can learn from those ups and downs. Anyone […]
How to Start a Winter Gardening Club
Even with ready availability of online clubs and forums these days, there is no substitute for real-life groups of people who gather together regularly based on a common set of interests. When it comes to gardening, personal interaction and the demonstration it makes possible is not only enjoyable, but very important. If you’re interested in […]
Everything You Need to Know About Air Plants
Have you ever heard of air plants? The scientific name is Tillandsia, but they’re usually referred to as air plants because of their ability to get most of their nutrients from — you guessed it — the air. Pretty cool huh? They’re super low-maintenance, making them the ideal plant to keep in the office, at […]
Here’s Why You Should Be Growing Mint!
There is nothing like the fresh scent of mint. The foliage not only smells fantastic, but it also looks great in your garden or in pots on your porch or deck. If you love the smell and flavor of fresh mint, that should be reason alone to grow it. But here are several more reasons […]
How to Reuse Banana Peels — in the Garden!
Bananas are yummy, but they’re also practical. Want to know why? If you and your family love bananas, you probably end up with a lot of peels in your garbage, especially if you make banana cream pie or banana bread. But there is no reason to throw those peels away. In fact, they have a […]