Browsing the aisles of a plant nursery is one of the greatest shopping pleasures for gardeners. And buying nursery stock for transplanting into your garden is an easy way to get a garden going fast. Read More
Planting time is now if you live in USDA Hardiness Zone 4. Zone 4 includes cities like Minneapolis/St. Paul, as well as northern Iowa, Nebraska and Montana. For the most part this region has only a spring planting season, but a few fast-growing crops may be planted again at the end of summer for an early fall harvest. Read More
Teaming up with a friend to grow a vegetable garden could be a perfect fix if one of you has land and the other is short on space. Community gardens are popular for neighborhood use, but what about garden sharing with one friend or close neighbor? Read More
Ensuring a successful harvest from your vegetable garden means planting at the right time for your region. Zone 6 includes cities like Branson, Mo. and Lebanon, Pa., as well as New Jersey, Appalachia and areas of the inland Pacific Northwest. Late March is about the earliest you can start planting in Zone 6. Read More
Knowing when to start seeds and when to transplant them into your garden will help you maximize your harvest. The rules for when to plant vary by region and average temperatures, but knowing your zone can be a helpful guideline. Zone 5 includes areas of the midwest, including most of Illinois; Des Moines, Iowa; Columbia, Mo.; and Mansfield, Penn. Read More
Establishing a garden can be expensive at first. Fortunately there are some practices that can help you cut costs. While there’s no such thing as a free lunch, there are free plants—if you know how to find them. Read More
One of the most important and often overlooked aspects of gardening is mulch. Mulch is not only decorative (although it can be), it helps the soil retain moisture and controls weeds—two benefits that can make your plants healthy and happy. Read More
If you live in a dry area or want to do your part to reduce your carbon footprint, a good place to start is with the water in your garden. Conserving water can have an important impact on the Earth, and can make you a more efficient gardener. Read More
With gardening season just about to begin, it’s a good time for a reminder on what you should and shouldn’t do in the garden. Read on for more in the series on gardening mistakes. Read More
When it comes to getting your lawn ready for spring weather, there are many grass types to choose from. Grasses are essentially divided into two groups: cool-season grass and warm-season grass. The best time to plant new grass is in early spring, right before the lawn begins to show new growth. Read More
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