How to arrange garden beds to protect plants and save time
Garden beds are a visually stunning addition to any landscape when well designed with an array of flowers, shrubs and trees. They can escalate curb appeal, effectively increasing the value of your home. However, many gardeners face similar challenges and
How to plan the best garden ever
By planning how you want your garden to look and function, you are setting yourself up for long-term success. Here are some helpful tips on how to create your best garden this growing season! The following excerpt is from The
How to renovate an overgrown home garden
An overgrown home garden can seem overwhelming before the first shovel even hits the ground. Beds disappear under weeds, shrubs spread beyond their intended boundaries, and years of accumulated organic matter blur the line between well soil and unmanaged trash.
A smarter way to deal with garden waste
A complete garden refresh is one of the most rewarding projects a home gardener can undertake. Clearing overgrown beds, changing boundaries, restoring soil and replanting can completely transform your outdoor space. However, for many gardeners, enthusiasm quickly fades when piles
How to Grow a Year-Round Indoor Salad Garden
Do you dream of fresh vegetables and a colorful salad in cool weather? Grow and harvest sprouts indoors to make those dreams come true! I tried all of these methods and more to get what I needed for a year-round house
What Weeds Reveal: Using Garden AI to Diagnose Soil Problems
After publishing our recent article on what weeds reveal about your garden soil, we decided to put our research to the test in the field. We collected photos of various weeds growing in the garden and ran them through the
What weeds reveal about the soil in the garden (and how to fix it)
Most gardeners consider weeds only as a nuisance. However, weeds are like messengers. Plants that appear uninvited in your garden, in fact, give you tips on the state of your soil, regardless of whether it is too concise, too sour,
Travel of tomato lovers: varieties, triumphs and attempts in the garden
I love to grow tomatoes. They have so many shapes, sizes and flavors, both plants and fruit. Some are defined and some indefinite. However, they are all very susceptible to many diseases. Each season differs from different years. I grow
Tips for overdue summer gardening: how to maintain the development of the garden in autumn
When summer begins to end, your garden enters the critical phase. Plants can be stressed from heat, pests are the most aggressive, and you balance the harvest with autumn and winter preparation. Behind schedule summer garden care involves maintenance, rejuvenation
Selective weed control: what kills weeds, but not plants in the vegetable garden
Weeds compete with vegetables with nutrients, water and sunlight, and acute chemical herbicides can damage both. Fortunately, there are many natural and organic solutions that kill weeds, but do not grow and assist maintain a well, productive garden. In this guide,