If you have a garden or tool shed, then it needs to be cleaned out on a regular basis. It does not matter whether you use the shed strictly for storing your supplies or other purposes, it still cannot be left dirty or full of cobwebs. You may not relish the task, but get ready [...]

We already have learned some of the mistakes that can cause problems for your container garden. Here we continue our look at other common no-nos that you should work hard to steer clear of!
Look for plants that are healthy and strong looking. Stay away from sickly looking plants or ones that appear to be very [...]

Winter yard work must be done whether you look forward to it or (*groan*) do not. As long as there is no snow on the ground, the middle or end of winter is an excellent time to do some of landscaping and yard work.
Renovate Your Lawn
Start with a lawn renovation. Give the ground a good [...]

Your backyard looks exactly the way you want it as far as landscaping goes. You are very pleased with the care, effort and time that you have put into it, but it is still not complete. What is missing is a garden shed where you can store all of your outdoor supplies and the like.
When [...]

A greenhouse is ideal if you wish to grow a large amount of flowers or a large amount of vegetables. If you wish to plant only a few, then there are plenty of planters that would do just fine for your purposes. However, there are some plants that make having a greenhouse a necessity. If [...]

A greenhouse is a building that is erected for the purpose of cultivating plants. Also sometimes called a glasshouse, a greenhouse usually is built with a glass or plastic roof and walls. This makes it possible for the radiation from the sun to warm the soil and the plants at a swifter rate than the [...]

If you are an animal lover and want your beloved pet(s) to be as comfortable in your garden as you are, then you need to design a garden that is pet-friendly. If you are thinking about a formal looking garden, then you need to step back and reconsider. If you wish to share your [...]

With all the talk of going green, ask yourself how green your garden really is. If you grow some of your own fruits and vegetables, then you are already on your way. But could you do more to be environmentally conscious? Are you doing enough? Read on for some ways to become the greenest gardener [...]

A rake is something that no gardener should be without. If you are, then shame on you! How do you manage in your garden minus the all important rake? A rake is essential for any garden whether you just have a lawn or a vegetable or a flower garden. Even if you have shrubs, [...]

Spring and summer may be the best months to grow vegetables, but they are not the only months! In fact, there is a selection of veggies that you can grow as the weather begins to get colder. It never hurts to talk to a professional who works in a nursery or greenhouse to verify which [...]