Gardening Essential
You have already decided you want a pyracantha hedge. The problem is finding one clear answer. Which variety should you
Most gardeners want a shrub that earns its keep all year, not just pretty in spring, then forgotten. It should hold color through winter, work
Weeds usually tell you what’s going on with the soil, if you’re paying attention. Even a lawn you mow, feed, and water on schedule will
A patch of bare soil after scarifying looks worse than it usually is. In most cases, that’s normal. Scarifying rips out old thatch and moss,
Grass-like weeds are the ones I get asked about most, probably because they’re the hardest to catch early. You mow, water, and feed the lawn, yet a few blades never quite match the rest. One
Building your own garden gate costs less than buying one, and you get to pick the exact size, style, and wood. You can build a sturdy gate in a weekend, even if it’s your first
Coffee grounds for plants work, but only for some plants and only in the right amounts. Blueberries, azaleas, and roses respond well to them. Succulents, lavender, and seedlings do not. Finished your coffee and wondering
Garden productivity comes down to a few decisions you make before the first seed ever goes in the ground. Gardens rarely fail because of bad luck or bad weather. They fail because of poor soil,
You bought a bag of compost. You mixed it in. Nothing happened. This is a common mistake, and an expensive one. Most pick the wrong type for their soil or plants. They spend money and