Kevin
The first time I grew strawberries, I just dove right in and set out a bunch of plants. I kept them mulched, weeded, fertilized and watered. I started to get worried around the middle of summer when I didn’t see any blossoms. After researching a bit, like I should have done before planting, I learned … Read more
Like most people, my first foray into gardening was herbs. My small garden was easy to care for and had a lot to offer when it came to culinary experiences. Despite all of the benefits my herbs provided, I always encountered issues with waste. My garden was producing far too many herbs than I needed. … Read more
There are two things that make your garden great. One of them is compost. Can you guess the other one? It’s as good as compost, if not better. The awesome material to use in the garden is mulch. But what is mulch? Why is it so important? And how can you use it in your … Read more
Basil is the plant you should grow. Why? It’ll help save you a ton of money that you spend buying basil from the store. And you get to eat sweet, fresh basil from your own organic garden. You can eat it fresh from the harvest or dry and preserve it for adding flavor to your … Read more
It’s great to have a herb garden. Not only does it provide tasty herbs to add to all kinds of recipes, but the pollinators love it, and it’s such a pretty addition to the backyard. There’s just one problem. Most herbs do best when regularly trimmed back, and one can only use so many fresh … Read more
Spring is an exciting season in the garden. The soil thaws and those first crocuses push to the surface. Spring gardening is one of those things that get you excited after a long, dreary winter. Spring gardening is about cleaning out the waste from the garden. It involves fixing broken things in your garden and … Read more
Solid landscaping starts with trees. These massive plants create a shaded canopy of lush plants. Unfortunately, many gardeners fail to care for their trees. Pruning can improve the vitality of the trees on your property. It can enhance the overall aesthetics and safety of your trees. Read along to learn all about the importance of … Read more
It’s a wonderful feeling to start your own garden. You might have a big yard where you can create some raised beds. Or maybe you have a small apartment and want to try some container gardening. The most important thing you need for your plants is the potting soil that you use. It has to … Read more
If you live in a hot, arid climate, growing a vegetable garden can be impossible. It can be hard to find the space and resources that you need to create a sustainable garden. But you can combine readily available supplies to create a keyhole garden of your own. Does that sound too good to be … Read more
If you have a deep-rooted love for potted plants and need the right potting soil mix, this might help. If your plants are always unusually dry, malnourished, and slow to germinate, this might be something for you. The impressive growing benefits of vermiculite is something you should find out more about. You can use a … Read more