Do you live in an apartment, have limited gardening space, or just want to make your balcony, porch, or deck edible and beautiful? With a few simple tips, anyone can grow a vertical garden for their balcony. If you have a covered balcony, you’ll need to refer to our list of shade-tolerant plants or steps […]
Category: Garden Care
How To Know If You Have Sandy Soil and What to Do About It
If you have sandy soil, the best way to amend it is with organic compost or well-rotted manure. But first, find out what kind of soil you actually have. You may be surprised. I would consider myself a sandy soil expert because my soil is exceptionally sandy. It’s so sandy in fact, that there is […]
Compost Pile vs Bin – Which Works Best + Hot Compost Recipe
If you are planning to create a compost pile on your property to nourish your garden and repurpose lawn and kitchen scraps, you will love the results. There is nothing quite like fresh compost in the garden to produce the most incredible vegetables and flowers. You may be wondering which is better—compost pile vs bin. […]
The Complete Raised Bed Planting Guide + 8 Creative Ideas to Try
Raised bed panting is simply gardening above the surface of the ground, whether that is in a container, bed, or raised mound. Raised bed planting creates a tidy, esthetically pleasing garden, and also gives you more control over the soil composition. Your garden is only as good as your soil, so raised bed gardens can […]
Small Greenhouse – How it Works + How to Make One for $50
A small greenhouse, also known as a cold box or portable greenhouse, is perfect for home gardeners who want to start their seeds in containers and get a 6-week head start on the growing season. This is especially nice if you live in a colder climate with a shorter growing season. You may be wondering, […]
Gardening at Home – The Complete Guide + 5 Beginner Mistakes to Avoid
Gardening at home is one of the most rewarding activities. There is nothing like the slow satisfaction of watching your veggies grow, taking that first bite, and knowing the store produce can never compare. But the world of gardening at home is vast and the information overwhelming. What you need is a distilled guide to […]