Basic September Gardening Tasks to Remember
For gardeners, September is potentially a very important month as the late summer heat transitions to the relatively cooler days of autumn. A time to get your garden ready for…
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Gardening During a Drought
Garden plants need water to grow and be productive but we shouldn’t count on enough rainfall to keep our garden plants well hydrated. Drought conditions are impacting much of the…
How Earthworms Benefit Your Soil
As kids, we either played with earthworms or ran away shrieking at the sight of one. As adults, we have learned that earthworms should not be played with or feared,…
How to Make an Eco-Friendly Garden
In recent decades, we’ve all had a chance to take stock and think about the impact the way we live our lives has on the environment. Sustainable living is an…
Make your garden wildlife friendly
Making your garden a small haven for wildlife can be rewarding, but you will have to walk a thin line between the friends and foes, as there are many kinds…
Fixing soil problems
Soil problems can impede the growth of any plants you want to plant in your garden. So make sure to address any soil problems if you want healthy and thriving…
Garden watering basics
Watering may seem a simple thing, but it is far from being that simple. There are many factors involved in watering, such as the needs of the plant at that…
Leaf spot diseases
Bacteria, fungi, and viruses all can cause plant diseases. And all these can stem from several factors, like nutritional deficiencies, air pollution, unfavorable environment and soil, and too little/too much…
Tree staking
After planting a young tree, physically supporting it by staking the tree may be needed in order to prevent the tree from growing up crooked or askew for the remainder…
Some Common Lawn Weeds
There are a number of varieties of weeds that you would do well to be aware of. Weed control is one of the main tasks you need to carry out…