How can I take out a large section of lawn that I want to turn into a garden bed?
Removing Large Areas of Lawn to Replace With a Garden
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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.
Options in Organic Weed Control
Learn your options for organic weed control.
Seedlings That Keel Over
My indoor seedlings are keeling over, why?
Capture and Direct Runoff with a Dry Stream
Sometimes there are areas in a yard that seem to collect all the runoff rain, eroding the lawn and creating a soggy eyesore. Instead of giving up and letting this mushy space hinder the beauty of your landscape, use it … Read Article
Why Growing Lawn Under Trees Doesn’t Always Work
If you think about the natural habitats of trees and turfgrasses, it only makes sense that these two plants have different survival needs, thus not mixing well together in the same location.
Guideline for Crop Rotation in the Vegetable Garden
I know you should rotate crops according to their family, but are there any other guidelines for crop rotation?
Starting Seeds in Soil Blocks
Learn how to make soil blocks and plant seeds in them, with Tricia from Peaceful Valley Grow Organic.
Should Trees be Topped When You Prune Them?
I am doing some winter pruning. Should I “top” my trees to prevent storm damage?
How to Prune Thick Branches on Trees or Shrubs
Pruning your trees can help encourage healthy growth and maintain the desired structure you want. To prevent harm when cutting branches thicker than 1 inch, you should use the 3-cut method:
Starting Seeds That Need Bottom Heat
Some seeds can actually germinate quicker and healthier when supplied with warm soil—obtained usually through a bottom heat source.