All plants need sun, water, and nutrients in varying quantities. While plant tags or seed packets will tell us how much sun a plant needs, they don’t always tell us about how much water they need. Why not? One reason… Read More
The term “organic” can seem like a popular gardening buzzword, so you may wonder if it’s really worth the effort. What does it mean to garden “organically,” anyway? Organic gardening is a catch-all term for not gardening with synthetic products,… Read More
Once the spring bulbs are planted, autumn leaves are raked, dead stems pruned back, and the tools cleaned and put away, there is often a sense of relief for the end of the growing season. It’s just so must work… Read More
Garden cleanup can be a satisfying process when the final product is a tidy environment that will be ready when plants burst out with spring greenery. It’s easy to want to clean up all those dying leaves, stems, and spent… Read More
Having a storage system for your long-handled garden tools is useful for two important reasons: A system means you’re more likely to store them properly after use. Tools last longer when you keep them off ground because they will require… Read More
With all this time spent at home over the last year, don’t let any more time go by without constructing the landscape of your dreams. Let’s face it – your home used to be your own, the place you could… Read More
Jack-o-lanterns, despite their sometimes-ghoulish faces, can make your garden plot next year very happy. Organic decorations like pumpkins and gourds are beautiful décor for the fall, and they make even better fertilizer for next spring. Before you throw those healthy… Read More
Sadly, the time has come to say goodbye to your vegetable garden. We hope that you got the most out of this year’s growing season whether you grew fruits, vegetables, or summer-blooming flora, and now, it’s time to get ready… Read More
Autumn is the perfect time to accomplish all of those projects that have been piling up on your to-do list. Keeping up with the maintenance of your appliances and ensuring that your property is ready for the winter are essential… Read More
While summer is the time for new birth, autumn signals a winding down of the year, cooler temperatures, and the beginning of the end of your plants’ seasonal blooms. In the fall, take the time to clean up your property… Read More
With summer dwindling down, it’s time to start thinking about how to prepare your lawn for autumn. Autumn is the best time to treat your grass because the cool temperatures allow the perfect environment for grass to recover, rejuvenate, and… Read More
We’ve all done it. You know, grown too many vegetables in your garden and are now left with way more fresh edibles than you and your family could possibly eat. Planting is great summer fun until all of your produce… Read More
