In nature, plants grow in communities, but we often treat them as individuals in our gardens. When we learn how to grow them together, we can take advantage of their natural harmonies, boost the strength of each plant, and make our whole garden sing. Here’s a guide to...
Sometimes, we need to add more soil to our landscape, like when we’re building a raised bed or leveling a spot in our yard. When it’s time to buy it, it’s hard to know which kind we need. Here’s a guide to distinguishing topsoil from garden soil, and how to choose the...
No yard or balcony is too small to grow vegetables! Even if you don’t have an outdoor space, there are still ways to grow fresh, home-grown food. Here’s how to grow veggies in any urban setting, including small yards, balconies, and indoors. How to Make the...
As long as we’re growing lawns and gardens, we’ll always have to deal with weeds. The question is: how? Ideally, it’s best to beat them before they even grow, either through proactive maintenance, or pre-emergent herbicides. By starting these methods in the spring,...
Few things are as satisfying as starting a new garden bed, but how do you do it? Whether you want to grow flowers or vegetables, the steps are similar. Here are the essentials to starting a bed from the ground up! Pick a Location Before you rush ahead with the...