Seven Terrific Tomato Tips
Who doesn’t love those ripe, sweet/tart fruits fresh from the vine? Here are seven terrific tips to help you grow your best-ever tomatoes. Continue Reading
Who doesn’t love those ripe, sweet/tart fruits fresh from the vine? Here are seven terrific tips to help you grow your best-ever tomatoes. Continue Reading
As fall progresses, many gardeners find that they still have fruit or vegetables ripening in the garden, or plants still in bloom, and would like to extend the growing season as long as possible - or at least avoid having plants damaged or killed by frost. Here are some things you can do to protect your plants from frost damage. Continue Reading
More than 50% of our water consumption takes place in our gardens. Here are 12 smart watering practices to save water with the benefit of stronger plants, less maintenance, lower water bills and decreased demand on natural resources. Continue Reading
White grubs and Japanese beetles can quickly decimate your lawn and plants. There's no easy, guaranteed solution to eliminate them from your garden, but here's what to look for and some reasonable options for controlling them. Continue Reading
I'm not quite sure where our love affair with the emerald green, perfectly manicured lawn came from but perhaps it's time to re-evaluate just how much lawn we really need. With huge portions of the USA in record-breaking drought conditions and growing awareness of the harm caused by excessive pesticide and fertilizer use, now's a good time to think about how to make do with less lawn. Continue Reading
How to Prevent Spring Frost Damage As the weather warms, new leaves start to emerge, and the landscape takes on a beautiful, soft green color, it’s tempting to rush right into planting and other gardening tasks. But a brutal cold snap can quickly damage or kill new plants and ruin your garden plans for the […] Continue Reading
Two years ago I bought a pre-made woodpecker suet feeder. While I liked it (and the woodpeckers loved it), I quickly realized that (1) it’s easily made as a DIY project, and (2) the suet plugs were almost impossible to use. So here’s my advice on how the frugal gardener can make an excellent […] Continue Reading
What to look for and how to keep poinsettias blooming through the holidays. Continue Reading
Ready to try something a little different this year? How about a live Christmas tree? Not only are they beautiful, they’re an environmentally friendly alternative to the typical cut (and dead) tree. But live trees take a little more effort and care if you want them to survive the holidays. Here’s how to ensure your […] Continue Reading
Many perennials can be divided to rejuvenate overgrown or decrepit plants, or to create new plants. Lifting and dividing plants is the perfect time to also replenish the soil with organic matter to encourage healthy growth and prevent disease. Topics covered here include the following: How to Tell if a Plant Needs Dividing How to […] Continue Reading