1. More Nutritious FoodThe reason that raised garden beds yield more nutritious food is due to the fact that the soil is loose, deep, and rich in nutrients. It is not compacted since the gardener never walks on the soil. Plants benefit from the great drainage and speedy root development that loose soil allows. Earthworms love to call it home. […]
5 Tips on How to Grow Melons
Do you like to eat melons? With a little bit of a green thumb you can grow melons yourself. It isn’t as hard as it might seem. Here are 5 tips on how to make it work. Tip 1 – CultivationHigh-quality melon seeds are offered in garden centers in local green stores. They need to be first sown in small […]
Growing Fresh Herbs In Your Kitchen or Garden
Growing fresh herbs is one of the most fun things to grow and there are a variety of reasons. The first being if you are a cook and you love fresh herbs in your cooking there are several you can grow right in the kitchen. Fresh herbs are delicious and nutritious and great for just about any healthy dish you […]
Fall In Love With Cool Weather Gardening
(NewsUSA) – Shorter days and cooler temperatures mean gardeners everywhere can flex their green thumb that much longer to squeeze every last moment out of the growing season.Cooler temperatures make it a delight to spend time outside in the garden. You’ll spend less time caring for crops because of the favorable cool weather growing conditions. Plants will grow rapidly at […]
How to Prep Your Lawn and Garden for Autumn
As autumn colors set in this season, make sure your all-important home and garden upkeep checklist is ready. Although the lawn is often overlooked during the fall, it’s actually the perfect time to make sure everything is organized before the harsher winter elements take hold. Paul James, host of HGTV’s “Gardening by the Yard,” advises homeowners to start early – […]