When you think of garden controversies, your mind probably goes to pesticides or if talking to your plants makes them thrive. Another hot topic is surprising: plain old water. More specifically, where to put it. Some gardeners are passionately against overhead watering, citing refraction and burning leaves. Others say, “If rain does it, why shouldn’t…
Many homebuyers can’t resist properties with big, blossoming trees in their yard. Not only do they mimic a picture-perfect landscape, but they offer ample shade and the ideal location for that tire swing your kids always wanted. But while these gorgeous spruces might be a selling point for some, not all provide the tranquil oasis…
For many of us, potatoes equal happiness because of all the tasty ways this versatile tuber can be processed and eaten. What should you do, then, if you reach into your pantry, ready to whip up some mashed potato magic, and your spuds are sprouting little alien arms? Should you toss them like bad exes…
If you love gardening but dread the backbreaking work of digging, there’s good news—there’s a better way. No-dig gardening lets you build healthy, productive soil while keeping effort (and weeds!) to a minimum. It’s a method that mimics nature, enriches your soil, and makes gardening more enjoyable. Jamie Walton of Nettles and Petals shares how…
The USDA’s 2022 Annual Pollinator Report notes that globally, there are 18 endangered and 9 critically endangered pollinator species. The sad reality is that almost half of the world’s pollinator species, including bees and butterflies, are at risk of extinction. Every spring, as the snow melts and garden cleanup beckons, many eager homeowners eagerly jump…
In late 2024, a company born on ABC’s Shark Tank released a report about the best states for homesteaders for anyone dreaming of their own self-sufficient plot somewhere. Researchers at insect repellent company First Saturday Lime looked at “suitability for sustainable living” across the 50 states. The report’s outcome lists the top states for “homesteading…
Take a bird’s eye look at any city or urban environment and you’ll see a lot of one thing: empty rooftops. This is a lot of unused space that could be better put to work. In populous cities around the world, a sizable population suffers from food insecurity. A recent United Nations report noted that…
Planting dates, watering schedule, harvesting… Gardening is a busy job. If you don’t get the timing right, your plants could suffer. But what if you didn’t have to go it alone? Gone are the days when you have to map everything out on paper or hope you remember. Today, there are countless affordable (or often…
Spend hours digging in the dirt every weekend in the spring and summer? Chances are your gardening tools have been put through their paces. Just like a great chef keeps their knives sharp for all that slicing and dicing, you, too, should make maintaining your garden tools a priority. But how often do you clean…