When first starting out learning about gardening, reading the best gardening books for beginners is extremely important! There is so much information to learn when it comes to gardening, that you need to prepare and educate yourself by reading multiple gardening books. Remember…not all books are created equal in the gardening realm, so expand your …
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Home garden pest control requires observation and a good eye for detail. Several methods can help you with organic gardening pest control and disease control in your home garden. Home Garden Pest Control If you see damage on leaves and buds, or you notice that the plant is unhealthy with discoloring and wilting, pests or …
Fresh herbs add so much to family meals with their added color, nutrition and taste. While some herb gardens can be quite extensive, sporting literally hundreds of kinds of plants, just a relative few have earned their place as staples in many dishes world wide. New herb gardeners will likely find these easy to grow …
Being both a pet and a plant enthusiast can be a difficult thing, especially when certain indoor or outdoor plants can be harmful to your feline or canine friends. Moreover, this can be more challenging when you think about going out camping with your four-legged companions. Here are 10 toxic plants for pets you should …
If you feel strongly about eating your own home-grown, organic vegetables, and want to improve your garden soil, you need to learn how to make organic compost at home. Becoming a certified organic grower is not practical for most home vegetable gardeners as it requires soil tests to assure the organic results. For most gardeners, …
Want to learn how to make compost for your garden? Not only does compost help your plants grow stronger and healthier, but it’s also the perfect way to reduce waste and do your part for the environment. It’s not complicated to start a composting pile, but turning kitchen waste into a good, rich soil improver …
Perennials are a gardener’s dream. There are many advantages to perennials, but the biggest advantage is their longevity. Year, after year, perennials grace our gardens with colors, shapes, and scents. These plants need very little maintenance. The one main maintenance job is cutting back perennials. A Guide To Cutting Back Perennials Here is a guide …
It’s no secret that finding the best garden tiller for your gardening needs is important! The truth is that depending on where you live throughout the world, your soil would be made up of entirely different components, and the best tiller will probably be different from mine 😉 Don’t waste your money on garden tillers …
Everyone seems to love the idea of having a garden but backs away from actually planting one because of the fear of all the gardening problems that can arise. Gardening is something that should be peaceful and fun, not full of stress and worry! If you’ve been wanting a garden or have a garden currently …
Finding good rubber garden clogs for women can take a bit of work. We all love working out in the garden and yard but hate the fact that our shoes slip and just aren’t breathable enough for complete and total comfort. What if there was a way to have a safe and secure rubber clog …