Landscaping and Gardening
How to Start a Vegetable Garden in a Small Space and on a Tight Budget
Vegetable gardening offers home gardeners many benefits, even when you garden on a small scale. Tight budgets and small spaces shouldn't prevent you from gardening. In fact, starting small is a great way to give gardening a trial run.... Continue
Home Landscaping Do’s and Don’ts
Landscaping can have numerous benefits. It beautifies your property and can add to the curb appeal and resale value of your home. It also can provide great physical exercise and a connection with nature if you do it... Continue
Low-Water Gardening for Dry Climates
Arid and semiarid climates like those found in much of the American West exhibit three main traits: low precipitation rates, high evaporation rates, and drastic temperature changes. Typically, arid climates receive fewer than 14 inches of... Continue
Fictional Gardeners to Spend a Rainy Day With
There are several fictional gardeners that you can spend the day with anytime you need a gardening fix but can't get outside.... Continue
How to Create a Bee-Friendly Garden
Why is a bee-friendly garden so important? Every time you eat an apple, orange, or a handful of almonds, you can thank a bee or other pollinator. In fact, more than 150 crops grown in the United States need pollinators for successful... Continue
Gardening for Beginners: How and Why You Should Try It
Did you know that 45 minutes of weeding can burn almost as many calories as 30 minutes of high-impact aerobics? In fact, gardening can help you reduce pain, improve mental health, and even protect your home. If... Continue