A fruit guild is a planting method used in permaculture to create a mini-ecosystem that encourages disease-resistant, high-yielding gardens. Basically, it's a gardening technique that groups plants ...
The Best Native Plants for Erosion Control and How to Use Them
No one wants their yard or barnyard to be a muddy mess with streams of water flowing everywhere. Erosion control is important. Erosion causes loss of topsoil and nutrients as well as causing unsightly ...
How to Build a Dry Freestanding Stone Wall the Right Way
Freestanding stone walls are iconic. It's hard to imagine the rural fields of Europe or the farms of New England without them. Not only beautiful, they're also a way to add something that is practical ...
How To Build a Retaining Wall That Will Last for Generations
If you have a sloped yard, chances are at some point you'll need to figure out how to keep the earth where you want it. Or even if your plot is as flat as a pancake, you may want to add some different ...
Growing Tatsoi: Varieties, Planting Guide, Care, Problems and Harvest
Forget traditional lettuces - Asian greens are where it's at. Tatsoi (pronounced taht-SOY) is related to mustard greens and is similar in taste to bok choy, but with a little more bite. Growing tatsoi ...
How to Build a Stone Wall That Can Stand the Test of Time
Stone walls are iconic. Not only are they beautiful and long-lasting, but imagine the countryside without them. They've been around for thousands of years as a way to contain livestock and mark ...
The 10 Best Herbs for Making Scented Candles
I love finding new and practical ways to use the herbs from my garden - especially ways that I can use for gifts or enhancing my home. Candles are one of those do-it-yourself crafts that fit the bill. ...
The Right Seed Germination Temperature for Your Plants
Seed germination temperature is critical for getting your seeds off to a great start. That tiny seed is the miraculous beginning of a whole new plant that will give you food and beauty throughout its ...
17 Best Indoor Trees for Your Home and How To Care For Them
Get in touch with nature – even when you're in the house! Indoor trees can make your home feel connected to the outdoors without all the bugs, rain, and dirt. Not only do living trees look phenomenal ...