How to Create a Bird-Friendly Habitat in Your Backyard
Songbird population is declining because birds are losing the habitats they need to survive. This is a problem every gardener can help solve.
Organic Vegetable Gardening in Droughts: What to Know and How to Succeed
Tips on getting the most from your organic vegetable garden in drought conditions.
How to Make Chocolate at Home from Cacao Beans or Bicolor Beans
Making chocolate from scratch starts with cocoa beans, but it can also be made from the bicolor bean, a close relative of the cacao tree.
Ditch the Privacy Fence and Use Plants Instead
If you aren’t crazy about wood or metal fencing separating you from your neighbors, there are ways to achieve privacy with plants.
Best Choices for Cascading Flowers in Window Boxes
Cascading flowers are often called spillers or trailing plants because of their beautiful spilling effect in window boxes. They lend a subtle scent and ethereal ambience to your home.
Benefits Of Using Fish Poop in Your Garden
Fish emulsion and fish poop are great organic fertilizers for your garden and offer an environmentally friendly way to recycle fish waste. Additionally, fish emulsion is pretty easy to make at home.
What is Bokashi Composting?
The beauty of Bokashi is that it can be done right in your kitchen and doesn’t require a big pile of scraps in a compost bin outdoors.
The Benefits of Gardening as Exercise
Gardening is considered a moderate form of physical activity that benefits your body and mind. It burns just as many calories as working out in the gym.
How To Safely Cut Down a Large Tree
Cutting down a mature tree can be very risky and lead to injuries and sometimes fatalities. It is critical to understand the risks and to take precautions to avoid injuries.
Container Tips for Urban Gardens
Containers can be used in urban gardens to bring nature closer and grow many types of fruits, flowers, herbs, and veggies.
Rhubarb: How to Grow and Harvest
Rhubarb’s deep-red ruby stalks, tart and sweet, topped with massive leaves, bring height and structure to any vegetable or perennial garden.
How to Grow Zinnias: Planting, Care, and Growing Tips
Zinnias are one of the easiest flowering annuals to grow, bringing bright, joyful color to any garden. With their copious variety of hues, sizes, and shapes, zinnias make a great choice for your garden.
