Why Wood Chips Make the Best Organic Mulch
Wood chips are a long lasting organic mulch for trees, shrubs, and perennials which in many cases can be had for free.
Flowers & Perennials
How to grow organic annuals and perennials, including flowers and shrubs, with no chemical fertilizers or pesticides.
What to Plant in June: Vegetables, Herbs, and Flowers That Still Thrive
A lot of beginner gardeners assume they missed planting season once June arrives. (And yes, we have all been there!) In reality, there’s still plenty you can plant successfully, especially
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Chaos Gardening Is the Latest Backyard Trend People Are Weirdly Obsessed With
There’s a good chance the coolest garden on your block this summer won’t be the perfectly organized one with labeled herbs and ruler straight tomato rows. It’ll probably belong to
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How to Organize Your Garden Shed (and Avoid Costly Mistakes This Spring)
An organized garden shed not only makes tools easier to find but may save you from a serious injury as well.
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How to Choose Healthy Plants at Garden Centers
There are a few things to watch for at any garden center to make sure that the plants you take home are healthy and will grow big and beautiful.
How To Plan A Flower or Vegetable Garden
How to make a plan for your organic vegetable garden or flower garden. A great garden plan can be the difference between success or failure.
Teach Your Kids Gardening and They’ll Thank You For it Later
A home garden can be a great place for a family to get to know one another and to pass on important skills.
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How to Keep Squirrels Out Of Your Garden
They’re a perpetual nuisance, acrobatic rats by another name, tormentors of dogs and gardeners. I have no soft spot for squirrels.
How to Start An Organic Garden: Feed Your Soil
If you’re starting an organic garden, the first rule you need to learn is: feed the soil and you’ll feed the plant. When you understand what your soil needs, life in the garden gets much simpler.
How To Find A Community Garden Near You
A community garden near you is a great choice if you have the desire to grow vegetables, fruit or flowers, but don’t have the space.
How To Attract Bees To Your Garden
Bees pollinate more than 250,000 species of plants. Make your garden inviting to bees and other pollinators and they’ll reward you with robust plants.