I am exploring hardscape options. What is decomposed granite, and its pros and cons?
Using Decomposed Granite as a Garden Paver
Weekly Tips
How to Scarify Seeds and Other Seed Starting Methods
In this video Tricia from Peaceful Valley Grow Organic demonstrates the ways to prepare hard-coated seeds for planting.
This Is Growing Up: Ideas for Vertical Gardening
If you think of your garden as a cube rather than a flat piece of ground, you can easily increase the amount of food you grow.
Ways to Prepare Hard-Coated Seeds for Planting
Seeds with hard outer coats surrounding them (like nasturtium, shown) can be hindered in their ability to germinate because moisture and gases cannot penetrate through the coating. So what do you do? You scarify them.
What to Do When You Have Too Many Seeds
Seed packets have more seeds than I really need. Can I save some for next year?
How to Find Companion Plants for Japanese Maples
Japanese maples, Acer palmatum, with their captivating bursts of gorgeous color in fall, add a touch of elegance to your landscape. Although they have plenty of intrigue on their own, there are wonderful companion plants for Japanese maples, sure to … Read Article
How to Know If Garden Seed Is Viable
I have old packets of seeds. How can I tell if they are still viable?
Make Amaryllis Flowers Last Longer
Amaryllis flowers (Hippeastrum) are gorgeous, exotic plants that burst with luminous color. With their spectacular intrigue, why not showcase their splendor by displaying them in your favorite vase?
Timing When to Start Seeds
What do I do if I have a seed packet that doesn’t say when I should start the seeds indoors?
Grow Better Vegetables with Intercropping
Planting two or more veggies together, known as intercropping, can have many positive effects in your garden. It can change the growing conditions for the plants.
How to Sharpen Your Gardening Tools
Late winter and early spring is a great time to prune many kinds of woody plants. Before you prune your shrubs and trees, take a few minutes to sharpen your pruners and other tools that you’ll need in the coming … Read Article