Cover crops, also known as “green manure,” are plants grown to protect and enrich soil when it’s not actively being…
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…
What is a wheelbarrow for anyway? Wheelbarrows are an old traditional tool for garden work. The typical usage is to load up with various materials to move with less trouble than lifting them up by hand. This can be for removal and placing. This has always been a great tool to have in your garden…
Everyone wants to own a very beautiful and healthy lawn. But to get such a lawn like this, you don’t need to put in as much effort as you might think. Just follow these useful tips on lawn care and maintenance to have your lawn manicured beautifully all year round. Cutting It’s important to have…
While modern greenery and shrubbery maintenance are industries rife with modern cutting tools, there are always classic tools that will always get the job done. Among the most useful of these tools is the billhook. While it is often misunderstood as a knife or hatchet, it is actually a unique tool in a class of…
Sunflowers are a traditional favorite that never go out of style. Of all flowers, sunflowers are often the best representation of warm, summer days. These hardy, cheerful flowers are easy to grow and maintain. At the end of the flower’s growth cycle, some gardeners even harvest the seeds to create a healthy, homemade treat. Whether…
What are you going to be using your garden hose for? That seems like a simple question, but it’s an important one as you look at your upcoming purchase of said garden hose. You need to consider how long you need the hose to be as well as if it will just be used to…
The Convenience of Artificial Bonsai There’s no arguing the beauty of genuine bonsai trees. If you’re in the process of decorating your apartment or home, the addition of bonsai can be a wonderful thing. It’s important to note, though, that bonsai plants are living things that require a considerable amount of care and attention on…
