From mulch to garden bed preparation to watering through the summer, garden chores will get you in the garden daily to see what’s going on. It’s more than just weeding!
Adding mulch to your garden is one of the best things you can do for it. Mulch is a multipurpose tool in the garden that helps with weed suppression, boosts water retention, minimizes soil runoff, and adds organic matter to the soil. Not bad for one component of the garden! Organic mulches such as wood…
Organic matter is essential to a healthy flower garden, and manure is one of the best sources of organic matter there is. Not only does it add nutrients to the soil, but it also improves soil health and structure, which is one of the biggest factors of a robust garden. But not all manures are…
Leaves are a gift to the garden. They’re abundant in the fall, add rich organic matter to the soil, and are easy to get ahold of. Even if you don’t have a tree in your yard, you can still easily find a supply of them in your neighborhood. As mulch for your vegetable and flower…
Adding mulch to the garden should be a staple on every gardener’s to-do list. It’s a fantastic way to beat weeds and retain moisture. But, being an organic material, mulch does break down and needs to be replaced over the years. As the mulch decomposes, you need to add more to keep an adequate layer…
It’s worth taking a moment to learn about the best practices of how to water your garden during the growing season. It’s a long period of warm weather, big harvests, and daily garden maintenance. The reward for all that work will undoubtedly be some beautiful bouquets, fresh vegetables, and lush, colorful gardens. To make sure…
When I was just getting started with my first home garden, I automatically thought I would need to water my plants every day once summer hit in full force. When I looked out to my garden and saw drooping plants and leaves, it seemed like daily watering was the obvious answer. But as I came…
It’s happened to all of us gardeners. You meant to get the garden in early. By the latest, you swore you’d have your seeds and transplants in the ground by May. But life got in the way, or a wet spring pushed back all your plantings. Or maybe you did get some spring flowers going,…
