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The Benefits of a Raised Garden BedGardening is a popular activity that has been enjoyed for centuries. It provides a great sense of satisfaction, relaxation, and an opportunity to reconnect with nature. However, as gardening has evolved, so have the methods for growing plants. One such method that has become increasingly...
Raised Garden Beds vs. In-Ground Beds: Which is Best for Your Garden?One debate that has gained a foothold on American culture is the debate between co*ke v. Pepsi. Some food connoisseurs attest that their taste buds can pick up the most miniscule of differences while less discerning types complain that the taste between brands is negligible....
Elevate Your Gardening Experience: The Advantages of Raised Garden BedsAs gardeners, we understand the importance of maximizing the use of our garden space. One technique that has gained popularity is the use of raised garden beds. These elevated beds offer perks that can significantly enhance our gardening experience. Let's delve into some of the...
8 Natural Ways to Keep Animals Out of the GardenIt is the ire of every gardener to come across unwelcome visitors treading on their home turf. If you constantly stumble across nibbled, damaged or overturned plants, then it is time to figure out ways to keep animals out of the yard. When pursuing a...
10 Best Cover Systems For Raised Garden BedsAre you looking to get the most out of your home vegetable garden or raised garden bed? Whether you're an experienced gardener or just starting out, it's important to know the different cover systems and which ones can benefit your garden! In this blog post,...
Humane Ways To Protect Your Garden From Critters And WildlifeMaintaining a beautiful garden can be a labor of love that requires hours of hard work and dedication. However, all your efforts can be in vain if your garden becomes a buffet for wild animals and critters. We like to call them our garden arch-nemesis....
Welcome Back and Hello Newbies: Flourishing Friendships in the GardenIn the gardening world, we all have our favorites – our favorite flowers, our favorite vegetables, our favorite fruiting bushes or trees.We tend to grow them every year and usually become quite good at it, since we are familiar with their likes and dislikes. This...
Nature's Noisy Garden Guest: The Song of the CicadaLike certain teenagers, periodical cicada spend much of their life out of sight, only to emerge with a ruckus. Periodical cicada are the newsworthy species of the superfamily Cicadoidea, and it’s easy to see why. Found worldwide in tropical and temperate regions, immature cicada nymphs...
How to Protect Your Garden During Hurricane SeasonWith all of the tender loving care that goes into a garden, not to mention the hard work and financial investment, it’s heartbreaking to think about losing it all to a hurricane or tropical storm. But if you live in a coastal region, your plants...
Useful Pest Control Methods for Your Garden in the SummerEven the most well-managed gardens face an increase in pest activity in the summer months, with the onset of warmer weather and conditions that encourage the growth of weeds and insects. Many varieties of garden plants and flowers come to life during the summer season,...
Easy Ways to Get Rid of Gophers in Your GardenGophers are stealthy pests living underground that can wreak havoc in your garden by disturbing plant roots and forming troublesome mounds. Managing a gopher infestation can be overwhelming, but there are numerous ways to address it that can make your life easier without compromising your...
What Should You Put at the Bottom of a Raised Garden BedMany people are interested in raised garden beds because of the myriad of benefits that they offer. Some of those benefits include more control over soil type, improved drainage, and less weeds. Most importantly, if the native soil is not conducive to plant growth, you...
How To Grow a Stunning Sunflower Garden in Your BackyardFew things in the world can brighten up your day like a sunny sunflower garden in your very own backyard. While some may think sunflowers are only suitable for vast fields, the truth is that you can cultivate a small sunflower garden right in your...
Be Gone! Keeping Pets and Wild Animals Out of Your GardenA few years ago, YouTube animal channel The Dodo had a hit on their hands when they shared the story of a gardener who, in response to a groundhog that kept stealing his veggies, grew a second garden specifically for his furry visitor. It’s unclear...
Grasshoppers in the Garden? What to Do, When, Why and HowAn obscure event in the annals of American history is the Grasshopper Plague of 1874 – when, like something straight from a nightmare, hordes of frenzied locusts descended upon the Great Plains, laying waste to agrarian fields of barley, wheat and corn. Then, in the...
22 Organic Solutions and Home Remedies for Treating Pests and Diseases in Your GardenWelcome to the world of organic home remedies for managing pests and diseases in your garden! We’ve compiled the most common organic solutions and home remedies to effectively combat garden challenges, stay cost-effective and keep your garden poison-free. 13 Organic Solutions for Pests: 1. Neem...
What Do I Do If I Find a Lizard Egg in My Garden Bed?Discovering lizard eggs in your garden bed provides an opportunity to coexist with these creatures. Through responsible actions, you contribute to a thriving ecosystem in your outdoor space. Lizards, acting as natural predators, play a role in keeping your garden pest-free, establishing a beneficial symbiotic...
Why You Should Put Cardboard in Your Raised BedsIt is a common problem to have a surplus of cardboard laying around and not knowing what to do with it. Instead of throwing it in the trash, an easy way to repurpose spare cardboard is to line them on the bottom of your raised...
Growing Your Food This SeasonIn Slavic mythology, the leshy was considered the tutelary god of the forests. A hunter demon-deity with the power of shapeshifting, the leshy was a capricious and malevolent entity that roamed the desolate backwoods of Russia. Most active in the summer months, he would play...
The Life Story of My Fig Tree: From Italy to the BronxI never considered myself a gardener, but growing up in the concrete jungle gave me an urge for something different. It really was not a jungle in the Bronx but merely hundreds of apartment buildings with very little grass and trees in which to run...
Best Easter Plants for Celebrating and DecoratingEaster is a festive occasion that is marked by new beginnings and renewals. Despite sharing similarities with pagan rites, Easter has become associated with the resurrection of Jesus Christ, and is now celebrated by millions of Christians worldwide. Others enjoy this holiday in a more...
Vegetables for BeginnersOne of the joys of vegetable gardening is harvest time, which conjures up savory images of vine-ripened tomatoes and lush trees laden with fruit. Starting a vegetable garden is a rewarding hobby and has a number of practical benefits. In addition to saving on grocery...
Best Plants to Grow for Smoothie LoversAs the weather warms up, many gardeners look forward to spending more time outdoors. Smoothies have become a popular springtime and summertime treat among health-conscious individuals, whether as a refreshing snack or as part of a meal. They are an easy way to regularly incorporate...
The World's Most Expensive BeansBy Jay White, Publisher I am currently growing the world’s most expensive green beans. While the beans aren’t really anything special, they have already cost me well over $100 this spring. My super-expensive green beans are a variety of flat bean called Navarro. Bill Adams...
Growing and Enjoying Root Vegetables in WinterRoot crops often gain a bad reputation for their unsightly appearance and their lackluster taste. But that doesn’t mean that when prepared properly, they can’t be delicious. Many root crops aren’t actually roots; some are tuberous growths that fall under the classifications of corms, rhizomes,...
Celebrating National Blueberry DayWhile the average person probably does not keep up with the medley of obscure holidays and other designated observances, there is one observance you should mark on your calendar. July 8th is specifically designated as National Blueberry Day to spread awareness of the various health...
8 Tips for Great TomatoesBy Skip Richter, Contributing Editor Tomato season is here! Gardeners are once again beginning the annual pursuit of the perfect tomato and a bountiful harvest of the most popular crop in the garden. Although nature often throws us curves in the way of late frosts,...
Spring Surprise in Ron’s YardBy William Scheick, Contributing Editor Meet Ron Craw, a neighbor of mine in Oak Hill. As a sideline, he once operated Tejas Native Bulbs, which some Texas Gardener readers might have seen advertised in the classifieds section. That was before recent years of drought spells...
