How many things can you do haphazardly and still end up with something amazing? Not many, except gardening. If you love gardening but feel intimidated by all the rules of traditional gardening — the well-combed rows, the spacing charts, the color-coordinated layouts — chaos gardening might be exactly what you need. Well, how do you …
What comes to mind when you think of a thriving, low-maintenance garden? Things like: Rich, dark compost. Raised beds overflowing with herbs and veggies. A neat little rainwater harvesting system and pollinator-friendly blooms. If ducks weren’t on that list, @Huw Richards from Huw’s Nursery has a few compelling reasons why you need to go back …
Growing a vegetable and herb garden is a fun and worthwhile experience, but it takes planning and know-how to be successful. When should you plant your seeds to get the best results? How can you avoid harvesting everything at once? The cold days of winter are behind us, but the spring chill in the air …
It’s the time of year when Spring blooms are bursting out and gardener’s fingers are itching to get back into the dirt. You may be looking at your green expanse of lawn with the vague notion that it could be something… more. And you’re absolutely right. Your yard can be so much more than grass. …
Step outside and take a good look at your yard. It might be time to be honest with yourself and decide if your yard is actually what you want it to be or if it hasn’t lived up to your dreams. Plus, if you’re thinking about possibly selling your home in the next few months, …
The threat of frost is behind most of us, and I don’t know about you, but I’m ready for some gorgeous spring weather because you know what that means: time to prep your soil for planting! I want to emphasize the importance of your soil when it comes to gardening. Consider it one of the …
If someone told you that you could grow a whole blueberry bush from a single squished berry, you might think they’ve been spending too much time in the sun. But it turns out that with the right conditions and a little bit of banana tea, you can do exactly that—and for almost no cost at …
If you’re putting your home up for sale, chances are you have a honey-do list a mile long of projects to tackle—don’t we all? But don’t fret! You don’t have to make your home perfect, just perfectly saleable. Some projects can take a backseat in favor of more lucrative remodels that pay off big (ka-ching!), …
One of the sweetest joys of gardening is finding little ways to make your garden help itself. If you’re looking to make homemade weed fertilizer, this joy can smell suspiciously like swamp stew. The next time you’re knee-deep in weeds and thinking the garden’s out to get you, remember this: you’re standing on a gold …
Starting a garden can feel overwhelming. There are things to buy, seeds to plant, things to keep watered and alive. Isn’t it easier to buy cucumbers at the grocery store? Not necessarily. When done right, access to fresh produce right in your backyard (or patio) is easier and cheaper than you think. There’s no need …