Most gardeners love catching glimpses of wild birds flitting through their yards, but let’s be honest—sometimes these too many birds can cause headaches. Crows, blackbirds, and starlings often snack on fruits and veggies you’ve spent months nurturing. Larger birds might even swipe fish from your pond. Some leave droppings that stain patios or slowly ruin…
So, you’ve got a slug problem or maybe a full-on snail infestation. These slimy pests munch on decomposing plant matter at first, but it doesn’t take long before they’re chewing holes in your fresh seedlings and tender leaves. They can absolutely devastate young plants if you don’t act quickly. Manual Removal Methods If your slug and snail situation isn’t…
Many civilizations have been interested in growing herbs and using them in a variety of different ways. The ancient Greeks and Romans used dill and laurel to crown heroes and in the Middle Ages mint was important as a cleansing agent. The early Chinese used others in medicine and still do so today, to prevent…
Hydroponic gardening is becoming a very popular hobby due to the fact that you can grow your plants and vegetables without soil using nutrient-rich water. This means you can move the garden into a smaller space either indoors or outdoors. Benefits of Hydroponic Growing Well with hydroponic gardening you can be rid of those nasties…
Garden pests such as insects and animals can cause a huge amount of damage to anything that is growing in the garden. Nothing is more frustrating than having your hard work destroyed by unwelcome guests. Garden pests come in all shapes and sizes, from the smallest creepy crawly to something the size of a deer,…
There are 4 basic necessities for home composting – nitrogen, carbon, air, and water. So how do we get started, what can be recycled? Anything that’s lived before is a rule of thumb. Greens – Nitrogen rich materials, rapidly decomposing Fruit, vegetable scraps Raw table scraps Grass clippings – spread in layers to prevent bulking…
With daily headlines and all the talk about environmental conservation and proper garbage disposal, home composting is at the forefront, along with fuel efficiency and water conservation. For most people, home composting is one of the most environmentally beneficial activities to get involved in. Home Composting Facts In the US alone, garden and food wastes…
Growing strawberries in your garden then adding them to ice-cream in a dish, just thinking about that terrific combination gets the taste buds racing, how often has the thought going through your mind, could eat these all day, every day! Ok, let’s stop daydreaming; growing strawberries is easy, and I’ll show you how to reap…
It can be so rewarding to grow seeds indoors and then to transplant into the garden. Following our guidelines below will provide you with healthier plants and an increases harvest. There are several reasons that you might want to grow your own vegetables or flowers from seeds: You can start them off early, when it’s…
Growing vegetables in your backyard can provide you with the tastiest produce and at a much lower price than you would find in the store. It’s also a great activity that all members of the family can enjoy together. Growing Vegetables in a Raised Bed When planning for growing vegetables, consider that most plants producing…
