Gardeners love zinnias! They are showy, bright, and easy to grow. They continue to bloom from early summer until the first frosts of fall, and most varieties make lovely cuttings to enjoy in a vase or to share with a friend. Zinnias (Zinnia elegans) are happy little annuals … [Read more...]
4 Ways to Mulch Your Vegetable Garden
Gardeners already understand the importance of mulching flower gardens. Mulch helps regulate the soil temperature, improves water retention, and prevents soil erosion. But should you mulch your vegetable garden? If so, with what? Studies show that mulching your vegetable … [Read more...]
Make Your Own Fertilizer: A DIY Guide
Depending on the rate of application and the size of your vegetable garden, you may find yourself purchasing large quantities of fertilizer. But before you head to the garden center, did you know that there are plenty of fertilizer recipes---regular and organic---that you can … [Read more...]
10 Easy Ways to Build Your Own Rain Barrel
Thinking about building your own rain barrel to save on your water bill? Good idea. DIY rain barrels have become an extremely popular way to collect rainwater to keep your garden watered for free. A rain barrel is a system that collects and stores rainwater from your roof for … [Read more...]
17 Different Composters and Compost Tumblers You Can Build Yourself
If you've done much gardening, you probably know that compost is known as "black gold." That's because it improves every type of soil. It gives sterile dirt microbial life. It improves sandy soil and let's it hold more water. But it also breaks up heavy clay soil and makes it … [Read more...]
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