A neighborhood cat keeps walking through my garden and I don’t want him to. What can I do?
4 Ways to Keep Cats Out of the Garden
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Garden Ideas That Screen Out Sound
We live on a busy street and experience a lot of noise from cars, pedestrians, etc. What are some landscaping ideas for reducing noise coming into our yard and windows?
How to Choose the Best Vegetable Transplants for Your Garden
Growing your own vegetable garden is a great way to live a greener (no pun intended) lifestyle by cultivating your own food, preparing these delicious, nutritious edibles in recipes and saving you from extra trips to the grocery store.
The Downside of Garden Chickens
Having chickens is a great way to control the pests that lurk in yards. They love to feast on slugs, beetles, ticks and many other small bugs. However, as they graze chickens can scratch around new plants, burying them or … Read Article
All About Opossums in the Yard and Garden
I saw an opossum in my garden. What can you tell me about opossums?
Hick’s Yew: A Compact Evergreen Shrub for Small Gardens
Virtues: We love Hicks’s yew for its stunning deep green foliage that offers a magnificent display in landscapes all year, and its compact form. Bright red, rounded fruits appear in fall, offering a striking contrast against the rich foliage.
Tasty Rhubarb, an Edible and Ornamental Plant
Virtues: We love rhubarb for its tangy yet sweet, crisp flavor, the perfect companion for strawberries or the main ingredient in pies, jams and jellies.
The Advantages of Growing Gardens in Raised Beds
What are some reasons for gardening in raised beds?
Garden Too Small for Crop Rotation? No Worries
Most gardeners would agree that crops should be rotated, but the reality is that this is not always necessary. If you have a small garden, it may even prove impossible.
The Key to Helping New Trees and Shrubs Get Established
To keep your trees and shrubs thriving, watering before and after planting is an essential task.
Growing Dry Beans for Soups and More
Whether you prefer red or white beans, pinto or kidney types, you can group all dry beans into three categories based on how they grow: