Understanding how water will freeze is key Does frost-resistant mean frost-proof or winter-proof? The short answer is no. When thinking about the best way to winterize planters, there’s one thing everyone should realize: When freezing water expands, it expands with force capable Continue Reading.
Category: Garden
Weed Prevention in Planting Beds
Proven methods for effective weed control Each spring, as we wake up from our winter hibernation, we can’t wait to dress up our beds for spring. Sometimes the first sight we see is weeds, some leftover Continue Reading.
Make Your Own Compost
Maintain soil quality and fertility through composting Compost is the natural process in which microorganisms convert organic material such as manure, leaves, grass, and food waste into a soil-like material called compost. With compost, the nutrients Continue Reading.
How to Build a New Landscape Bed
Good soil prep is the key to a successful landscape bed Every gardener gets excited by the thought of finally getting their hands in the soil and planting out the newest plant acquisitions. The joy of Continue Reading.
Fertilizing Trees and Shrubs
Consider moving away from chemical fertilizers to organic fertilizers We feed the kids, feed the dog and the cat, even feed tropical fish, but many of us don’t think about feeding our plants. We think that Continue Reading.
