It's always exciting to experiment with new shapes and designs that bring the harmony of nature to their backyard. Good garden design can emphasize the landscape, improve functionality, and create ...
How to Make Charcoal to Amp Up Your Cooking and Garden
In your quest for self-sufficiency, you need to know how to make charcoal. Charcoal is produced by burning wood and other matter together in a low-oxygen environment. Most people buy their ...
Put Sulfur to Work in Your Garden For Healthier Plants
There are many ways to boost the nutrients in your soil when planting crops, such as adding mulch or choosing the right companion plants. But sulfur is a key component to keeping your plants ...
Mushrooms in the Lawn and Garden: Good or Bad?
We've all come across mushrooms popping up in the garden and mushrooms in the lawn. Maybe you've wondered: where did they come from? And are they a problem? Should I get rid of them or leave them ...
How To Use Windbreak Plants or Structures To Improve the Microclimates in Your Garden
Windbreaks can improve your soil, attract wildlife, and create a comfortable habitat for your plants, pets, or livestock. In other words, windbreaks are practical tools for improving the conditions on ...
Creative Ways to Use 7 Types of Food Scraps
Did you know that America has 35 million tons of food waste annually? It's hard to judge how much you're family will be able to eat, or we forget about leftovers. If you live on a large homestead, you ...
Growing Ginkgo: How to Plant and Raise This Magnificent Tree
Ginkgo biloba has existed for millennia and is a living fossil. The trees are adaptable, surviving in all kinds of soil, and tolerate salt, partial shade, and even clay soil. That, plus their columnar ...
9 Summer Games to Play Outside with Friends or Family
As the weather warms up, we all want to get outside and make the most of the sunny days. Summer games are the perfect way to bring friends or family together for a good time. You don't need to blow ...
Growing Impatiens: How to Raise These Shade-Loving Beauties
Impatiens are some of the most popular garden plants, and it's no wonder why. They come in a massive range of unique colors, and you can find types that thrive in shade or sun, in the ground, or ...