Fixing Compacted Lawns
When the soil under a lawn becomes compacted from foot traffic or heavy equipment, it loses its springy texture and becomes hard as a rock.
Gardening Tips
Gardening Tips to Help Keep Your Garden at its Best!
Planting to Help Prevent Erosion
Although some of the wonders of the world have been produced by erosion, most of us would prefer to prevent it in our own yards.
Hurricane Preparation Tips
The first, and most important thing you can do if you have a hurricane coming at you is to take it seriously. The best time
Now is the time to Plant your Fall Vegetables!
Planting cold crop vegetables can produce delicious harvests throughout the fall that cost a fraction of the produce you purchase at the grocery store. You
Testing Your Soil
Many people garden successfully without ever testing their soil, but they are probably fortunate in gardening on ground that is not deficient in nutrients, is
Planting with Nature
If your soil presents specific problems to do with its structure, (being wet or very dry, for example) rather than expend great quantities of energy
Midsummer Plant Care
A string of high-temperature days can take a toll on gardens and gardeners alike. The lush green leaves of the past may acquire a yellow
Companion Vegetables
There are many things to consider when starting your vegetable garden. Companion planting is a very important one, and has more benefits than just allowing
Caring for Cacti
Desert cacti (and succulents) make a great plants for those who tend to neglect watering, since they need little if any water once established. However,
Victory Gardens Today
In the U.S., during World War I, we called them “War Gardens.” They became “Victory Gardens” in World War II. And they saved this country