Simple Garden Tool Care and Maintenance Tips
Okay, I know there's something super attractive about all those lovely new gardening tools on display at your local gardening shop. That hand-forged garden fork is stunning, and the gleaming …
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5 Benefits of Gravity Drip Irrigation Systems for Hillside Gardens
The hills are alive with the sound of…growing vegetables? You may think that living on a hillside is a disadvantage when it comes to outdoor gardening. But there are different …
The Best Plants for Straw Bale Gardening
To talk about the best plants for straw bale gardening, it's probably important to clarify what straw bale gardening is exactly. The short version is that you can grow vegetables …
How to Organize Garden Tools & Supplies That Aren’t in Use
Alright, maybe calling a collection of tools a work of art is a stretch. Or perhaps it isn't? Handmade tools can be gorgeous, with hammered metal blades and turned wood …
15 Gardening Secrets Direct from Our Readers
We love when we get great helpful comments from our readers. As you well know, you're never a perfect gardener, so I learn a ton from reading your comments and …
Winterizing your Orange Trees
Many varieties of orange tree are cold-hardy. Even so, they’re not crazy about cold weather. Some varieties are cold-hardy down to 20 degrees F, but even trees planted outdoors deserve …
How to Kill Aphids on Tomato Plants with Stuff from Your Pantry
As much as I love the idea of microbiomes and letting nature do its thing, when it comes to finding aphids on tomato plants in my garden, I tend to …
Nurturing your Gooseberry Bushes
Once your gooseberry bushes are settled in—whether it’s in a container, a raised bed, or open ground—consistency is key when it comes to watering. Gooseberries like about an inch of …
Winterizing your Lemon Trees
Lemon trees are the cold-hardiest of all the citrus. Even so, they’re not crazy about cold weather. Some varieties are cold-hardy down to 20 degrees F, but even trees planted …
What to Do About Pests that Can Harm Your Rosemary Plants
Rosemary is also largely pest-resistant, because its fragrant oils protect it from tiny predators. Some of the pests you might encounter are spider mites, mealy bugs, scales, aphids, or spittle …
