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Gardening Tips and Advice

Practical guides, seasonal how-tos, and honest answers to the questions gardeners ask.

Gardening Tips and Advice

Practical Guides, Seasonal How-Tos, and Honest Answers to the Questions Gardeners Ask.

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Mulch & Composting

Soil, Mulch, and Compost–The Role of Each in the Organic Garden

Spread mulch. Amend the soil with this or that. Add compost. Are we ever done? How do all these components help us grow healthy, vigorous...

Mulch & Composting

How and When to Mulch a Garden

Mulching has many benefits for your garden, including improving the health of the garden (no matter the contents), reducing the number of weeds growing there,...

Flowers

Rock Mulch vs. Wood Mulch For Flower Beds, Which is Better?

Mulch is one of the most beneficial additions that you can incorporate into your flower beds. Adding mulch to your garden builds healthier plants by...

Mulch & Composting

DIY Making Mulch for Your Garden

Mulching your garden can have several benefits, from healthier soil to better moisture retention. There are many kinds of mulch, including organic options like straw,...

Mulch & Composting

The Benefits of Fall & Winter Mulching: Why Mulching is Important

Manure is great for your garden, but fresh manure needs time to age, so applying it to your garden in the fall gives it a...

Raised Beds & Containers

The Ultimate Guide to Raised Bed Gardening for Every Climate

Vegetable gardening can be a rewarding and therapeutic activity. But everything easy has its cost— and raised beds do come with their challenges, especially when...

Soil & Fertilizer

Layered Soil Gardening: A Sustainable Way to Garden

Looking for a sustainable gardening practice? Look no further than soil layering! Layering soil is a great method to not only enrich your soil—it also...

Vegetables

How to Grow and Care for Radishes

Radishes are a fun crop providing quick yields and a high likelihood of success. Beginner gardeners plant radishes to get a win under their belt....

Gardening Basics

Winter Gardening 101: Tips and Tricks for a Successful Harvest

Winter gardening is a slower, more careful affair than the verdant bustle of summer’s lush, rapid growth. However, the joys of opening a cold frame...

Soil & Fertilizer

Organic Fertilizers Do’s And Dont’s

Organic fertilizers aren’t used the same way as synthetics. They are a whole-plant approach instead of a bandage and may require a little more attention...

Gardening Basics

Transitioning to Organic Soils–It’s Different

Maybe you’ve been gardening for a while and decided to shift to organic products, or you’re just starting out. Either way, using organic gardening products...

Gardening Basics

Gardening To Save Money. Is It Possible?

Whether or not you can ease the bill at the grocery store by growing your own produce depends first on how you shop and what...

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