Here’s how to start your backyard vegetable garden
If you want healthy food, experts say to eat what’s local, organic and in-season. Those foods benefit the planet too, because they are less taxing on the soil and they don’t travel as far. It doesn’t get more local, organic and in-season than a backyard vegetable garden. At this time of year, many backyards across […]
How to protect your plants ahead of hard freeze this weekend
SAN ANTONIO – A hard freeze is headed for San Antonio this weekend, and it could undo hours of yard work — and money — homeowners have recently invested in their landscapes. Experts at Rainbow Gardens said how you prepare your plants before temperatures drop can make the difference between plants surviving the freeze or […]
How to attract native wildlife and birds to your garden
Australia is renowned for its biodiversity, and you might be surprised by the variety of native birds and wildlife sharing your neighbourhood, even if you are living in an urban area. There is a range of simple things we can all do to encourage more native wildlife to our gardens, backyards, balconies and shared spaces, […]
How to grow a giant pumpkin, with help from science
WAPPINGERS FALLS, N.Y. — The pumpkin in Tony Scott’s backyard weighs almost as much as a small car. He’s been tending to it for months, feeding it fertilizer and covering it with a blanket at night to keep it at a stable temperature. A roll of measuring tape wrapped around the pumpkin gives him a […]
How to build a flourishing garden in a courtyard or smaller space
As spring arrives, many of us look to the garden as a way to bring warmth, colour and life into our homes. But not everyone has a sprawling backyard or perfect conditions for planting. For some of us, getting enough sun can be a challenge, while others might be dealing with a courtyard or patio […]
How to stop hungry slugs and snails from wreaking havoc in your garden – The Irish Times
There are certain key times in the growing year – sometimes hours, or even just minutes – when an awful lot hinges on surprisingly little. It might be something as simple as just forgetting to close up the polytunnel, glasshouse or cold frame on a cold late spring night before a harsh frost bites. Or […]
How to garden when you love both dogs and plants
If you’ve ever had a dog, you know they don’t exactly tiptoe through the tulips. I’m fortunate that none of mine ever had a penchant for digging holes, but my late pit bull, Maddie, used to run through my perennial beds like a weed whacker, leaving horizontal coneflowers and black-eyes Susans in her destructive path. […]
How to propagate plants and fill your garden free of charge – The Telegraph
An A to Z guide on cutting, splitting, layering and growing from seed – plus step-by-step instructions. Source link
How To Regrow Vegetables From Scraps | Lifestyle | islandernews.com
Rather than throwing your scraps in the bin or the compost, why not grow new vegetables?! Here's your quick guide to growing root veg from scraps! Source link
How to have a green ‘lawn’ in summer with little watering
SAN ANTONIO – Summer is upon us and you know it when the lawns in San Antonio start to quickly go from green to brown. As scary and non-traditional as it sounds, have you ever considered replacing your yard with a native ground cover? A question common from viewers over and over is, “how can […]