By Matt Gibson There is no such thing as a no-maintenance garden that has any sort of plant life. If you have plants in your garden area, there will undoubtedly be some maintenance involved. However, if you minimize the space that you are growing in and select the right … [Read more...]
Planting Garden Vegetables in Rows and Staggered Rows
There are two normal schools of thought for planting a garden planting in traditional rows and planting in "staggered" rows. A third option, often called plant-dictated or random placement, is becoming more popular. Here are the pros and cons of each approach and advice on … [Read more...]
21 Vegetables that can grow in partial shade
Knowing where to grow your vegetables is almost as important as knowing what types to grow in the first place. Your temperature zone defines what you can easily grow, but your ultimate placement of those chosen vegetables will decide how well they'll grow for you. Here is a list … [Read more...]
Beginning Gardener’s Vegetable Seed Starting and Planting Chart
When it comes to gardening, timing is everything. It's important to know when to plant your seeds so that they can be set out into the garden at the optimum time for harvest later on. Plant too soon and young seedlings can be killed by a sudden frost. Plant too late and the plant … [Read more...]
Creating a Raised Garden
Raised bed gardens are becoming more and more popular as a way to grow flowers and vegetables. There are many reasons for this, but as their popularity grows, so do the questions surrounding how a gardener can begin utilizing them in their yard. Benefits of Raised … [Read more...]