When it’s time to start planning your garden, you might think the main garden planning tasks are simply deciding when to plant and what to plant. But, this leaves out many significant garden planning tasks that must be completed to enjoy a flourishing garden. In order to ease planting stress, let’s talk about other garden…
Which garden purchases are worth the money? Some tools you know you need, but others fall under the category of “nice to have.” But before you purchase a higher-ticket item, you may ask whether it’s worth the splurge. Also, during the holiday season, it might seem like an odd time to buy gear for your…
Did you know that shredded leaves are a goldmine for your garden? Before you rake all your fallen leaves this fall and send them off to the landfill, I hope I can change your mind and show you all the wonderful benefits and uses of fall leaves in your garden. Benefits of Fallen Leaves Shredded…
Have you ever craved a cold winter’s day the bountiful harvests of summer and fresh produce? While you may not be able to get as much in winter as you can in the summer months, there are ways to still get fresh garden harvests into the colder months. Using covers and hoops over your crops…
Raised bed gardening is one of the most rewarding ways to grow a garden. Raised beds require less active work during the season, and because we control the soil quality, they can be more productive than an in-ground garden. Sometimes, though, the biggest hurdle to cross before growing that lush raised bed garden is getting…
Gardening in raised beds is one of the most common ways to grow food for the home gardener. Using this method provides many benefits, the primary one being soil control. This is especially beneficial if you currently have less than ideal soil in your backyard. But are there practices you can put in place that…
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