What makes a raised bed a good option in the first place, and why should you get one? To put it simply, whether you purchase a bed kit or build your own, your garden bed is elevated from the ground ...
Teaming with Microbes: A Fresh Review for Today’s Gardeners
"Teaming with Microbes," authored by Alaskan-based writers Jeff Lowenfels and Wayne Lewis, still prevails today as an important epistle for farmers and gardeners everywhere. A dense yet ...
The Best Birdbaths: Your Guide to Water Features for Your Feathered Friends
Are you looking for a decorative addition to your property? A birdbath is a great choice because it’s pretty, functional, and fun. Read on for info on how to select and maintain what is sure to ...
Maintaining Your Garden Hand Tools
Garden tools that have been properly maintained will allow you to work more efficiently and you will also save more money in the long run. Letting your equipment fall into a degraded state is ...
The Best Wicker Furniture and Accessories For Your Backyard
Would you like to add an extra decorative element to your garden? If so, wicker could be the perfect addition for you. Although once not appropriate for long-term outdoor use, wicker items can now be ...
The Mantis “Little Wonder” Tiller
I've Tested Many Tillers, and I Always Come Back to My Mantis This spring I had to replace my favorite garden implement, my Mantis 2-Cycle tiller. This is the little red tiller that you see ...
How to Extend the Life of A Garden Hose
My parents are still using the same four garden hoses they bought back in '60s. Unlike their daughter, my parents really know how to extend the life of their garden tools. I’m quite a bit more ...
The 10 Most Essential Tools that Should Be in Every Gardener’s Shed
Whether it is a home garden or a community garden you cannot do without proper garden tools. Garden tools are essential for carrying out many jobs in the garden smoothly, jobs such as cutting grass, ...
The Best Gardening Gift Ideas for Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is a holiday which reminds loved ones of their mothers’ favorite hobbies, interests, and passions. If she is a gardener, there are a wide variety of gifts for her, from simple ...