Patios aren't just a transition from the indoors to the outdoors. They're a part of the house, an outdoor living area where we have drinks, eat meals with friends and family, and read good books. One ...
The 14 Best Garden Plant and Seed Catalogs Out There
Waiting for spring to arrive feels like torture for those of us who can't garden year-round. In my opinion, the next best thing to getting your hands in the dirt is reading and searching through ...
Runner Beans: Varieties Growing Guide, Problems, and Harvesting
Until recently, you'd typically only find runner beans in British gardens, but now, they claimed spaces in gardens all over the world. It's easy to see why. These tall vines produce colorful flowers ...
7 Types of Tomatoes and How to Use Each of Them
What do you think of when you picture a tomato? Is it a big, juicy beefsteak, a tiny cherry tomato, or perhaps a firm Roma? You might not realize it, but each of these are actually types of tomatoes ...
How to Attract Ladybugs to Your Garden
It’s hard not to love ladybugs. The little red critters are the good guys in your garden, and of course, they're undeniably cute. Appearances aside, you should learn how to attract ladybugs because ...
Why You Should Be Winter Mulching and How to Do it Right
Do you live in an area that has freezing temperatures? You should definitely be doing some winter mulching. Winter mulch is different than the stuff you put down during the growing season and the ...
How to Overwinter Perennials Growing in Containers
You spent all growing season loving and caring for your perennial container garden. That takes a lot of work and dedication. Chances are you want to learn how to overwinter perennials growing in ...
Pomegranate Trees: Best Varieties, Growing Guide, Care, Problems, and Harvest
Pomegranates. Just the word has my mouth watering with the thought of those juicy arils bursting in my mouth with their tart delights. For years I paid out top dollar to get my hands on the ruby ...
How to Winterize Your Sprinkler System the Right Way
Without proper preparation, the sprinkler system that kept your plants alive all year could be damaged by freezing temperatures. Sprinkler systems aren’t designed to withstand a deep freeze, so you ...