Gardening

How can you keep your patio or deck garden thriving without the hassle of daily watering? Many gardeners face this challenge, but there's a simple solution, using a drip system. The Deck and Garden Kit from DripWorks make setting up an efficient irrigation system easy with ¼" tubing, a reliab …

A simple cover in your garden can make the difference between frost-damaged and healthy plants, scorched and shaded plants, and pest-free and pest-infested plants. Plant covers are an excellent way to protect your plants from hungry pests and help them survive the colder conditions longer. They allo …

Are your tomato plants blooming but not producing fruit? You're not the only one. Many gardeners have trouble with pollination because of the weather, not enough bees, or because they grow their plants indoors. The good news is that you can help your plants grow more fruit and stay healthy by using …

Companion planting is a gardening approach that helps plants grow better and produce more food. By planting certain plants together, gardeners can keep bugs away, improve the soil, and use space more efficiently. This method helps create a healthy environment where plants help each other grow, so we …

Do you enjoy cooking with fresh herbs but struggle to keep them alive? You're not alone! The good news is you don't need a big garden to enjoy flavorful, homegrown herbs. You can grow herbs using proper containers, soil, and lighting in your kitchen. Imagine snipping fresh basil for pasta or mint fo …

Starting with a vegetable garden is exciting and rewarding, but you must plan well. Many new gardeners start gardening without considering location, soil quality, irrigation methods, plant selection, and spacing. Knowing these things can help their vegetables grow better. A well-maintained vegetable …

The USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map is the standard by which gardeners and growers can determine which plants are most likely to thrive at a location. If you have ever wondered if the perennial you want to plant can survive in your area, the secret lies in understanding USDA Hardiness Growing Zones. T …

Have you ever wanted to turn your garden into a lively place with lots of bees and butterflies? Imagine bright flowers moving with the wind and honeybees and other insects transferring pollen from one flower to another. A pollinator garden is not only a pretty place; it's also very important for the …

Spring brings a lot of sunshine, blooming plants, and warmer weather, but it also draws irritating pests into your yard and home. Early spring pests are often ignored. The warm temperatures and increasing humidity provide the perfect breeding ground for damaging insects and pests. Spring is the best …