When it comes to pruning, you don’t need a new tool for every branch or twig. The same tool can be used for different branches and stems if you use it correctly. Bypass pruners are perfect for most pruning tasks. These tools have one blade that operates above another (hence the name “bypass”). They also […]
There’s an old joke that goes like this: “Hey, doctor! It hurts when I do this.” To which the doctor replies: “Then don’t do that!” That’s what I think of when I think about greenhouse problems. “Hey, doc! I’ve got some greenhouse problems!” “Then don’t grow plants in a greenhouse!” Of course, the joke is […]
Look, as nice as it might be if anyone who wanted a garden could simply snap their fingers and have perfectly healthy soil, it’s just not reality. That’s one thing that makes raised beds such a great option. But raised beds can be a lot of work to get set up, and for people who […]
As you might be able to tell by the name, hugelkultur comes to us from Germany. The word translates to “hill culture,” and it is a very environmentally friendly and efficient type of raised bed gardening. Hugelkultur (pronounced Hoo-gull-culture) is sustainable, low-maintenance, drought-resistant, affordable, and can vastly improve the nearby landscape. Better yet, it’s easy […]
I love when I can get a two-for-one deal when it comes to gardening, especially when the deal is on back-breaking labor! If you’re like me, then I think you’ll be particularly interested in keyhole gardens. Maybe you’ve heard of a keyhole garden, but just aren’t sure what it is. Or perhaps the concept is […]
When I first began gardening, I had no idea there were different seed sowing methods. Of course, I knew a little about planting in rows, but even then, I just assumed you dug a little trench, dropped your seeds every few inches or so, and covered them up, and that was it. In any case, […]
I’ll be the first to say that it’s kind of hard to go wrong with a BBQ of any kind. There’s just something about cooking and eating outdoors that feels so relaxed. But the right ingredients can turn a good BBQ into an unforgettable experience. And a BBQ herb garden is just the thing to […]
When P.T. Barnum said there’s a sucker born every minute, I don’t think he was referring to fruit tree suckers. But darned if it doesn’t seem that way sometimes. Between those and water sprouts, there are days when I feel like I’m dealing with them every minute. Okay, that might be an exaggeration. Still, fruit […]
I’m just going to lay it on the line here: gardening can be expensive. It doesn’t need to be, and certainly, the return on investment is usually pretty high. That said, it’s also easy to walk out of the gardening store with a lot less cash in your pocket. That’s why high-yield crops are such […]
If you have herbs in your garden, you might have given some thought to how to prune herbs, so they grow nice and healthy. The good news? It’s pretty darn easy. The bad news? Well, there isn’t really much in the way of bad news. However, there are a few tips that will help you […]
