Gardening Resources, FAQs & DIY


How to Use a Pruning Saw: Technique & Safety Tips


A pruning saw is a necessary addition to your yard and garden toolkit if you have trees or larger shrubs on your property. Done properly, pruning can improve the looks and health of a tree or shrub. Unfortunately, many people do it wrong, leaving the plant disfigured and prone to disease and pest problems. In this article, I share simple tips for how to use a pruning saw so that it gets the job done Continue Reading


Sili-Seedlings Seed Starting Tray: Product Review


Sili-Seedlings seed starting trays are made of FDA-approved, BPA-free, food-grade silicone (great for organic gardeners). They're well-designed, easy to work with, sterilizable (just wash them in the dishwasher) and crush-proof. Best of all, seedlings grow in them extremely well and, because the cells are a little larger (2" x 2"), don't need to be transplanted as quickly. I recommend Sili-Seedlings without hesitation and will be using them for nearly all my future seed-starting needs (I'll continue to Continue Reading