Pro Tips for Perfect Hayrack Planters

In certain parts of the United States, people have been affected by wildfires and the resulting smoke for years, dealing with air quality warnings and orange, dusty skies on a semi-regular basis. But this year, wildfires burning in Canada have put other regions at risk, and apocalyptic-looking skies have prompted fresh questions for those unfamiliar with wildfires and their effects: Should I wear a mask outside? Can I leave my windows open? Do I need to clean my air filters?

Check out these Master Gardener’s Tricks to Improve Beneficial Insects in Garden! Discover proven techniques from seasoned gardeners to create a thriving ecosystem that supports beneficial insects and promotes a healthy, vibrant garden.

Most of us gardeners have a good read on which plants in our gardens are problematic—which we often refer to as weeds. Typically these plants make seasonal appearances, like the common mallow ( Malva neglecta ) that germinates in my home meadow with an impressive, if troubling, degree of tenacity. Each year I weed all that I can, digging their fibrous, white taproots from the backyard clay. And each year as soil temperatures approach those appropriate for tomato planting, a fresh crop springs anew from the seed bank left before I began weeding the space. Occasionally, however, a new undesirable plant makes its debut on our horticultural stage. 

Just because summer’s over doesn’t mean tending your garden is finished for the year.There’s still some work to be done, and t

Looking for easy ways to get rid of weeds? There are lots of simple ways to suppress or kill weeds without the work or use of herbicides. Here are 5 easy ways to manage weeds and plus a simple recipe for a homemade weed killer that works!

If you’re like me, you’ve ruined more than one pair of shoes in the garden.You know how it happens – you’re dressed to

Tiny microorganisms in the soil play a vital role in the plant’s overall development. If you too want to make the best use of them, follow these Tips to Increase Soil Bacteria in the Garden!

Coir is the fibrous husk and pithy dust that makes up the outer layer of a ripe coconut. Most of us don’t see this part because it’s removed before the fruits arrive in grocery stores, but it is widely available – as a soilless growing medium.Per the Cambridge Dictionary, the

Vegetarian and vegan diets have risen in popularity in recent years, but the looming question remains – how do meat-free eaters get enough protein?Fortunately, a variety of plant-based protein sources are readily avail

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