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5+ Best Bird Deterrents for Gardens
Every year, without fail, birds come to my garden and wreak havoc. They peck at my blueberries, poop on my lettuce, and nab my strawberries. I thought I'd tried everything ... Read More
What Do Weeds Tell You About Your Soil?
We gardeners spend a lot of time and energy getting rid of weeds. So it may be a little surprising when I say that weeds aren't always bad. In fact, ... Read More
The 5 Best Watering Cans: Gardener-Approved!
I'm not quite sure why I own so many watering cans, but my first guess is that I need a support group. My second guess is that I've spent a ... Read More
3 Invasive Worm Species That Threaten Your Garden
There may or may not be a wizard of Oz. Even the movie wasn't entirely clear on that. And there may or may not be a Glinda, a good witch. ... Read More
The 2 Best Bypass Pruners for Food Gardeners
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 ... Read More
4 Tragic Greenhouse Problems and How to Avoid Them
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 ... Read More
Got Bad Soil? Create Straw Bale Gardens Instead
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 ... Read More
Nothing Says Gardening Romance Like a Talking Tree
I read Lord of the Rings years ago, so it’s no secret to me that trees can talk, at least in a fantasy world. In real life, though? Well, there ... Read More
How to Build Hugelkultur Self-Composting Garden Beds
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 ... Read More
How to Make a Keyhole Garden Bed
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 ... Read More
