After a long winter, our lawns need help perking up for spring! Tackling your lawn care early in the spring is a great way to get the foundation of your yard into shape so that you can focus on your plants and vegetables, and get to relaxing! Here is everything you...
Gardeners everywhere always have to contend with the last frost. Based on historical records, every place has a date beyond which frost will likely not occur. But sometimes, the weather has other plans! Here’s how to navigate the last frost date, and how to prepare...
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...
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...
