As the sun-drenched days of late summer roll around, it’s the perfect time to give your compost pile some extra attention. Composting during this season can be incredibly rewarding, helping…
Raised beds allow you to create a planting area with a custom soil mix that has the drainage properties you desire. If your existing garden soil is too clayey or…
Japanese silver grass is an ornamental grass that comes in several different varieties that have different heights. There are smaller varieties that may only reach 3′ tall, and there are…
Similar to the commonly known Weeping Willow, the Desert Willow–or Chilopsis linearis — is a shrub plant with drooping limbs and delicate blossoms. However, it’s a member of the Trumpet-Creeper…
In this video by Victoria Foxwood you’ll find detailed instructions for creating a wonderful in-place wooden planter for flowers or shrubs. It offers a way to transform a stump in your yard into the…
Epsom salt, a simple and affordable mineral compound, has surprisingly diverse uses in the garden. Beyond its well-known benefits for relaxing baths, Epsom salt can boost your plants’ health and…
Wood ash, the powdery residue left after burning wood, isn’t just a waste product. For centuries, gardeners have recognized its value as a natural soil amendment. Wood ash offers a…
Gardening can be a rewarding hobby, but pests can often ruin the hard work we’ve put into cultivating our plants. When planning our gardens, choosing the right plants can help…
Hostas are beloved for their lush foliage and beautiful blooms, but they often find themselves on the menu for hungry deer. If you’re tired of waking up to find your…
Photography is a way of feeling, of touching, of loving. What you have caught on film is captured forever… It remembers little things, long after you have forgotten everything.
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