When to Plant What - PhenologyThe Science of Letting Nature Tell You When to Plant
Wednesday April 25, 2007
Someone wrote and asked me when to plant their potatoes. Usually I say that depends on the weather and the type of potato. But lately I’ve been paying ... Read More
Make Your Own Garden Stepping Stones
Tuesday April 24, 2007
I like decorative garden stepping stones, but I l always feel guilty stepping on them. (But then, I've been know to walk around nice rugs.) There are kits ... Read More
Weed Control Without Chemicals
Monday April 23, 2007
Is your idea of weed control getting down on your hands and knees and pulling? There are easier ways and they don’t have to be nasty, harsh chemicals. ... Read More
Lettuce - One Cool Vegetable
Saturday April 21, 2007
What other vegetable do you always eat fresh and uncooked? There’s a whole world of salad greens out there and they are very easy to grow and even easier to ... Read More
Five Ways to Fix an Overgrown Garden
Friday April 20, 2007
You can wait years for your garden to fill in and look lush and then in the next moment it looks overgrown. There's no substitution for regular pruning and ... Read More
Colorful, Multi-Season Shrubs to Keep Your Garden Looking Great! (with very little effort)
Wednesday April 18, 2007
Even if spring weather has been cooperative in your area, the nursery centers are ready for you. You’ll find the best selection of plants in spring. So if ... Read More
Three New Winning Roses for Your Garden
Friday April 13, 2007
A rose may be a rose, but when you combine good looks, great fragrance and disease resistance, you have an award winning rose. The All American Rose Selections (AARS) ... Read More
More Tips for Combining Plants in Container Gardens
Wednesday April 11, 2007
Since it’s been too cold and wet for me to garden outdoors, I’ve been contenting myself by leafing through my gardening books. I recently got a copy of the ... Read More
Create a Dry Creek Bed
Monday April 9, 2007
There’s nothing like a wet spring to tell you where the soggy parts of your yard are. Dry creek beds are a great solution for those areas that tend ... Read More
Garden DesignA Quick Review
Wednesday April 4, 2007
It’s a good thing we all have so much extra energy in the spring, because it’s time to put all those grand plans you made last winter into practice. ... Read More
Keeping Cats from Digging in the Garden
Monday April 2, 2007
Most gardeners are also pet lovers, but even a pet lover can become exhasberated when their cat mistake their garden for a litter box. About’s Landscaping Guide has some ... Read More