Winter can be an ideal time for tackling structural projects in the garden. Building paths, fences, and raised beds during…
Winter-sowing is a clever technique that involves planting seeds outdoors during the colder months, allowing nature’s cycles to trigger germination…
Building a winter wildlife habitat in your garden can create a welcoming space for local animals during colder months, providing…
Pruning during winter is a beneficial practice that encourages healthy growth, controls shape, and enhances plant structure. When done correctly,…
Running a farm is hard work; planting the crop, irrigating the field and harvesting are energy consuming tasks that require a tremendous amount of patience and dedication. The resulting yield you get at the end almost always makes the year-long effort worth it. However, certain situations can bring trouble that potentially ruins the hard work…
The humble lawn is an integral part of many gardens, but that doesn’t stop it from becoming a real pain to maintain. You planted grass so that you could enjoy it, not worry about it ruining your planting beds, right? If you would like some tasteful, simple ways to keep your hard-grown grass from invading…
If you’ve never taken care of rose trees before in your life, you have a good bit of learning to do before you can really get it down! This beautiful plant requires some regular maintenance as well as a few tricks that you might need in order to keep it healthy. Things like pruning are…
Having access to fresh herbs has become somewhat of a necessity for many modern home-cooks. Unfortunately, they are or not always readily available, or can be expensive to buy from the store. Of course, you do not need to be a master gardener to learn how to plant herbs and grow them yourself. It is…
A lot of people want a Jacuzzi, but they have heard installation horror stories, and they are simply afraid to buy one. If you would like a Jacuzzi tub in your garden or backyard, then rest assured that the installation of these items is nowhere near as difficult as some of the stories make it…
Peat pellets are a gardener’s best friend when it comes to getting a plant started! Seriously, though, they are extremely handy. A peat pellet is basically a disc of peat that is used to boost plant growth before it’s actually put into the ground. Peat is a type of acidic soil that is excellent for…
