What is The Soil Food Web?
The soil food web refers to the relationship between sunlight, the organisms in the soil, and the higher forms of life like birds and mammals that feed on soil organisms.
The Benefits and Controversies of Using Peat Moss in Your Garden
Peat moss is a fantastic soil amendment and long-term acidifier. But its use is controversial, as peat bogs are a non-renewable resource.
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Organic Lawn Care Tips from a Pro
Organic lawn care is a way of taking care of your lawn that involves no manmade chemicals. However, basic lawn care will still be applicable.
How to Grow Cabbage in Your Garden
Cabbage is a popular vegetable for fermenting and canning and is easy to grow in your garden. It has many shapes, colors, and leaf textures.
How to Test The Viability of Garden Seeds
Not sure how old that packet of seeds is? Use this simple test to learn if your garden seeds are still viable.
Rhododendrons: Guide to Planting, Growing, and Care
There’s good reason that Rhododendrons are one of the most popular landscaping plants in the world. Their long life, beautiful flowers, unique, mostly evergreen foliage, beautiful shape, and ease of care make them a reliable standout in any perennial garden.
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When Is the Best Time to Prune Trees and Shrubs?
Pruning trees and shrubs can be challenging. In spring we’re anxious to tidy them up when the best thing for the plant may be to leave it alone.
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When Should You Stop Mowing Your Lawn in the Fall?
As days become shorter in autumn, your grass will grow slower, so your weekly routine might move to every 10 days or even 14 days.
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Why Do Tree Leaves Fall in Autumn?
Why is it that some tree leaves change color to red, orange and yellow and drop from trees every fall?
When to Plant Spring Flowering Bulbs
Spring bulbs, also known as hardy bulbs, create some of the showiest flower blooms in the garden from late winter to early summer.
Soil Building: Saving the World, One Dirt Clod at a Time
One of the most important things a gardener can do is to build up the soil in her garden. But soil-building is not a one-time operation – it’s a process.
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