GARDENING BASICS

A trusty leaf rake is my constant companion this month. No matter how often I’ve said to myself after raking up an area “This looks great! I’m glad I’m done with that,” I’m never done. The wind will see to that. More leaves blow in from all

Looking for a quality water timer you can control from anywhere with just a few taps on your smartphone or a quick command to Alexa? In this article, I’ll be reviewing RainPoint’s 2-zone water timer with wifi. This wireless device has everything you need to control and automate your hose-connected sprinklers: wifi…

Is inorganic mulch ever a better choice than organic mulch? Maybe you need a mulch that doesn’t blow away in high winds, float away in heavy rains, or burn down your house. Newsflash! All organic mulches are flammable. But rock or stone won’t burn. So they’re the best type of…

If you’re new to gardening, struggling to identify plants can feel like reading a foreign language without knowing any of the words. And after a long winter, even seasoned gardeners can struggle to identify some of the plants growing in their garden. But I have good news… With Google…

Is there anything more frustrating than spending an entire weekend weeding your garden to watch new weeds sprout up a few days later? Growing a living mulch is a low-maintenance solution that can help keep those pesky weeds at bay. Living mulches cover bare soil and act as a natural, organic weed…

We live in an era of instant everything. Instant rice, instant communication, and most importantly … instant-dry nail polish! But one thing that can’t be sped up is your garden. I learned that when my fourth-grade teacher had us start sunflower seeds in a paper cup. I woke up each…