NPK Fertilizers for Thriving Veggies: The Important Why, What, When, and How

Nature is simple… it gives and it takes. Growing plants need nutrition. They take it from the soil they are growing in, depleting available nutrients. Simultaneously, nature gives via dropped leaf matter, twigs and branches, animal and insect faeces and myriad dead carcasses of everything from gnats to elephants. It’s a virtuous cycle that has […]
10 Colorful Yet Hardy Annuals to Brighten Your Garden

For gardeners looking to give their outdoor space a splash of color, it can be overwhelming to decide which plants to add. After all, many brightly-colored annuals are beautiful but lack the hardiness to survive in certain climates. Fortunately, there are a few annuals that can provide a burst of color while also thriving in […]
Welcoming Houseplant Starter Kit: Cheap 6-Step Project

Keeping a flourishing collection of houseplants will require some attention and patience. Those of us who have managed to keep our houseplants alive and healthy have found a few items indispensable, though. Here’s a guide to assembling a good starter kit for houseplants.
Natural Forest Garden: Beautiful 6-Step Garden

While the name might imply that they require considerable space, forest gardening is simply another way to integrate edible and useful trees and bushes into home gardens.
Grow Your Own Lavender

The ancient Greeks used lavender to fight insomnia and back aches. Mary is said to have washed the feet of Jesus with lavender ointment. Here’s how to grow lavender in your backyard.
Want to grow a rooftop garden? Here’s how to get started.

City dwellers are finding ways around limited gardening space by growing gardens on rooftops. Here’s how to start your own rooftop garden.
Gardening to Relieve Stress

Gardening won’t address all our problems, but working with plants is a well-known stress reliever.
10 Popular Garden Plants that are Poisonous for Dogs

Every dog-lover knows that the backyard and garden can be a fun place for dogs. But a huge number of plants are highly toxic – even deadly – for our canine friends.
A Beginner’s Guide to the Principles of Garden Design

For many people, one of the most difficult aspects of design is figuring out just how many principles there are to consider in the first place. A quick browser search will tell you that even experts can’t seem to agree.
How to Keep Deer Out of Your Garden

Instead of spraying chemicals on your plots, there are a few simple measures you can take to discourage deer from your garden. Here are some …