Core gardening is an ingenious and thrifty gardening method that allows you to squeeze every ounce of nutrients from your compost. Core gardening has many benefits, like nourishing your soil and conserving moisture. For that reason, core gardening is one…
Are you considering starting your own vegetable garden in your backyard? In my heart of hearts, I genuinely believe that anyone can learn how to start a vegetable garden from scratch. No matter where you are in the world or…
It can be challenging to decide how deep your raised garden beds should be, as many factors go into determining the best size. You should consider the plants you want to grow, how far you want to bend down to…
Super low maintenance, tough, resilient, AND pretty flowers? Yep, that’s right. These spectacular flowering succulents are the perfect plants to make your gardening life easier (and more beautiful). Both cacti and succulents prefer a hot and dry environment with a…
While we go to great lengths to nurture our garden and vegetable plots, neglecting the soil in our indoor and container-grown plants is too easy. While you can reuse it under the right conditions, potting soil has an expiration date,…
Summer is a time for new beginnings – and what better way to celebrate the season than by planting a few flowers? So if you want something that will add a splash of color to your yard, consider planting a…
As the temperatures plummet and the days become shorter, many of us begin to think about how we can bring a modicum of life and color into our homes. One of the best ways to do this is to cultivate…
As a gardener, I am always looking for ways to reduce waste that also improve the quality of my crops. Further, I love finding ways to save money with do-it-yourself gardening solutions. That’s why I was so intrigued when a…
The perfect time to think about how to improve your garden soil is over winter. Although it can be tempting to think of gardening as a warm-weather pastime, we can do many things year-round to help our gardens stay fertile…
Have you ever been tempted to grow your own Christmas tree and wondered how long it takes? Or maybe you’re pondering the thought that you could start a small Christmas tree farm? If you’ve got land to spare, then growing…
If you want to liven up your garden with pretty flowers, look no further than Mansoa alliacea, better known as the Garlic Vine Plant or False Garlic. Garlic Vine is a tropical vine native to northern South America, from approximately…
If you live in a shady or wooded area like me, you may wonder about the best plants for hanging baskets in the shade. Thankfully, there are tons of gorgeous plants to choose from that thrive away from direct sunlight,…
If you’ve never tried propagating succulents, you’ll be amazed at how easy and fun it is! Unlike other fussier plants, succulents such as aloe vera will sprout roots with surprisingly little encouragement, making it simple for us to turn one…
This morning, someone asked me whether they can use well water to water their raised gardens. However, the answer to this question is quite complicated. All well water is different, and if you don’t know what’s in yours, you might…
Propagate plant cuttings in potatoes! Growing cuttings of your favorite plant can be frustrating. Even trees that are well known for growing easily from cuttings sometimes aren’t that easy to propagate – and sometimes, you end up with dead sticks…