As you aim to reduce your grocery expenses, elevate your yard’s visual appeal, or swap out your conventional lawn for a low-maintenance and delectable alternative, edible ground covers present a …
No gardener wants to find clay soil in the area they hoped to turn into a thriving, productive garden bed. Clay soil is notoriously difficult to work, having a putty-like …
Peat moss is a commonly purchased garden amendment used to improve the structure and drainage of soils. It has a spongy texture that makes any soil mix significantly lighter and …
There are many ways to fertilize your garden, some less smelly than others, and perhaps the smelliest is fish scraps. Fish scraps have the benefit of building your soil, adding …
As the last plant in our gardens succumbs to the fall frost, we sadly think gardening is over for the year. Whether your climate is temperate enough to garden all …
If you type “plant food” into a web search engine, the first websites you get will inevitably ads for “fertilizers” – bottles of nutrients that people give to their plants …
Both sphagnum moss and peat moss are common non soil based potting mix components in gardening. They have many common traits, and in fact did you know that they are …
Is your lawn covered with leaves and you aren’t sure what to do with them? Try composting them to create a perfect amendment for your soil. Composted leaves build soil …
Compost is perhaps the most amazing soil amendment you can add to your garden. It is a great way to take your yard and kitchen waste and turn it into …
When it comes to controlling weeds in the home vegetable garden, mulching is one of the best tools a gardener has at their disposal, but it does far more than this. Mulching …
