When we follow these four easy steps we can create and keep our beds edges neat and sharp. Well defined lines in the garden give a clean and smooth finished look to our beds. Sharp edges give a clear start to the stage of our planning and maintenance we do in our gardens.…
FALL LAWN CARE TIPS
Fall is basically here, and as gardeners we tend to worry about the gardens and everything there is to do and prepare for, but we also have to worry about our lawns. In fact, taking care of our lawns in the fall can be really essential to ensure their health in the winter. Fall…
PUFFBALL FUNGI IN THE LAWN
Fungi that are of the puffball variety are one of the oddest things that we can find in our yards. They are a type of mushroom, and they are harmless. This can be a relief to hear because they tend to be common, and when they pop up it can be difficult not…
USING EPSOM SALT IN THE GARDEN
There are so many things that are supposedly “beneficial” to the garden. Even with research, we can all easily be misled. I think that is very important to communicate what works and what does not. Experimenting with something new can be detrimental to all the established work in the garden. In the spirit of…
DIY GRASS FERTILIZERS
Fertilizers can be expensive, and it is not always clear what exactly is in them. So, I thought it would be interesting to try a natural, do-it-yourself, lawn fertilizer. Here are some recipes that can be made and are used as a great grass fertilizers. There are some ingredients that may come as a big…
IDEAS PREPARING FOR FALL
Fall is coming up sooner than many of us would like to admit. It is time to begin start thinking about preparation for the fall growing season. This can often seem pretty overwhelming, or we may be confused on where to start. Here are some garden tips on preparing for fall. The…
Wise Water Tips For The Garden
Water is the most important key in a garden, with sunlight of course. In fact, water makes up eighty to ninety-five percent of vegetable gardens. Even though water is so important to your garden, there are ways to be very water wise and conserve it, because the last thing we want to be…
Summer Can Really Stress Out Our Lawns
Summer is a stressful time for our lawns. If we mow too low, water too much or too little, or ignore early signs of pests, our grass could quickly become lackluster or even completely die in small or large patches. Grass grows great in the spring, but at the same time so do…
Pest Are Just Waiting For Next Year’s Garden
Pests are always an issue in the garden. Even when they are not there, we worry. Well, the time to start defending against pests is now. We can do this, by preparing for the season efficiently. After all, good defense equals a great offense, at least in this case. So, don’t be lazy! Pick yourself…
November Garden To Do and Tips
If we take our gardens serious then we know there are things we should and need to do every month of the year. November is no different than any other month. Here are some tips and to do items we will need to thinking about now. Order seed catalogs for planning next…
