Why It’s Good to Leave the Leaves On Aug 29, 2018 Don't send fallen leaves out with the trash this fall. Here are some tips to get the benefits of this valuable and free resource for your lawn and garden. Continue reading
Work-saving ideas for spring-cleanup time On Mar 29, 2018 Make yard cleanup manageable this season by streamlining some jobs, skipping others, and prioritizing the rest. Continue reading
How to prune roses On Mar 29, 2017 Tagged roses, pruning Pruning is one of the best treatments you can give a rose bush. We'll help you to learn how, when and where cut. Continue reading
Why fall really is a good time to plant On Sep 7, 2016 Tagged fall, plants The cooler temps and damper conditions mean fall is a great time to plant. Here are tips for plant shopping this time of year. Continue reading
Vacation: Putting your garden on autopilot On Jul 9, 2015 Tagged garden, vacation While you’re enjoying that well deserved summer vacation, remember that your garden will be home working hard. Here are some simple tips to prepare your garden for your departure. Continue reading
Too busy for summer garden chores? Cut to the chase On Apr 24, 2015 Tagged summer, garden Even for those who love to garden, summer holds many attractions that can lure one away from necessary garden chores. Here’s a quick list of pro-active measures for minimizing work or maximizing results. Continue reading
Tips to extend the harvest as temperatures drop On Aug 17, 2014 Tagged fall, harvest The chill in the air does not have to signal the end of the vegetable harvest. Here are some techniques for providing a cover for cool-season vegetables. Continue reading
Whip your yard back into shape On Aug 16, 2014 Tagged fall, yard, cleanup, garden Garden gotten away from you again? Get it back in shape with these fall clean-up tips. Continue reading
Ingenious gadgets keep smart gardeners playing in the dirt On Mar 16, 2013 Tagged gadgets, helpful tools, weed control Smart gardening gadgets designed to help gardeners who like things easy, have mobility issues or get muscle fatigue. Continue reading
Best ways to enhance a summer garden On Jul 3, 2012 Tagged summer, flower garden The last thing you want to do is break a sweat when maintaining your summer garden. Here are some quick, almost effortless tricks that will make you look like you spent hours gardening. Continue reading