We have found our food can have so much more impact when we use fresh herbs from our herb container garden. We love it so much that we have an indoor and outdoor herb garden. Where one lives has a big part of how you grow your herb garden as not all of us has […]

Spring is just around the corner but there is still plenty to do for your lawn. You want a rich color, a thick carpet, and no crabgrass! You want a lawn that stands out, looks professionally serviced, and adds value to your home. With some simple tips, it’s not so hard to do. Be spring […]

I have always been a pretty traditional housekeeper. You see, I work from home and both my wife and I entertain clients at the house. It is a mistake to have a house that is too daring and adventurous if it is where you also do business. It can be pretty hard for me, however. […]

Not too much in gardening bugs me as much as poor drainage for my plants. A few of the plants we have can handle a water situation but most of them just give up treading water and drown. It’s a learning curve to know which plants are going to lap it up and blossom beautifully […]

Interested in starting your own garden but just not sure where to begin? Welcome aboard. Both my wife and I started gardening with only memories of childhood gardens but no real gardening experience, but we jumped in anyways. We basically learned from our mistakes for a while and then between a few friends and the […]

One thing a home gardener will eventually ask themselves is how to keep dogs out of flower beds. Dogs, and other animals for that matter, can wreak havoc on your beautifully tended and kempt gardens. You will end up pouring hours of hard work down the drain if you do not know how to keep […]

Part of your backyard landscape design could include raised planting beds for a beautiful herb garden. If you want to start a raised garden in a nongrassy area, you won’t have much trouble. Just find some sort of border to retain the dirt you will be adding. I’ve found that there is nothing that works […]

Are you a gardener just itchin’ to get out into the garden again? Well you’re not alone, we are loving it. The weather has finally reached the point we can get out working our gardens. The only thing that has held Jenny and I back is the bending and flexing. We can get down but […]

Long before summer arrives my mind starts planning a season of gardening pleasures. I was talking with a friend just the other day about having a garden in their backyard but they said it is just too small and their dogs would just destroy it anyway. Well, I am happy to announce my friends now […]

I enjoyed container gardening and since we bought our home and now have lots of space I have cut back a bit on the container gardens. Although we still have a few and this year I am planning to use my son’s worn out work boots he just replace. They are a size 13 and […]

Only a few people are aware that the origin of watermelon is from Africa, however, growing watermelon is popular almost everywhere, as it is one of the favorite fruits for both old and young. It is well-liked for its added advantage to grow during the entire year. Watermelon has a large water content and is […]

As a gardener, I dream about soil the way some people dream about food, cars or clothing. I long for the perfect loam, often described as resembling chocolate cake. Loam has a crumbly, but moist, texture that holds water well without drowning plants. It is usually dark brown and has a rich, earthy smell. Earthworms, […]

Home garden gazebos add value and beauty to your landscaping while providing you with a place of escape from the hustle and bustle of life. Add a gazebo to your summer project list, and reap the benefits in your backyard. Before building a gazebo, decide if you want to build from scratch or from a […]

Our family loves fresh plump strawberries, so much so that we have decided to double our production, maybe enough to preserve for winter treats and pies. The Best Way To Start Strawberries When planting your strawberries from their original pots they need to be planted to the correct depth or you could cause your strawberry […]

Anyone who enjoys cooking, eat or grow plants has a good reason to start herb container gardening. It is undeniable that herbs enhance our cooking and eating experience. The fact is most, even those who can’t cook can taste the difference adding herbs to a dish can make. Magellan braved the unknown in search of […]

Next time you walk or drive by a beautifully manicured garden, stop and take a look at the soil. Can you see it? Probably not. That’s because people who care about gardening understand the immense value of mulch. Mulch not only makes you garden look great, it helps keep your plants healthy too. Weeds are […]

Compost is a great tool for any gardener. It helps your garden hold just the right amount of water, makes it the right texture for plant growth, and provides it with beneficial natural organisms. While you can buy this type of product at the store, it’s cheaper to make it yourself. You also get the […]