Pesticides are dangerous. There are no ifs, buts, or maybes regarding this fact. They’re designed to eliminate and kill pests in crops, so there’s no logic in calling them “safe”—even if used as directed! You might be surprised to learn that these seemingly harmless chemicals, intended to protect, could be silently threatening your garden’s harmony….
As you devote more time to your garden, you begin to realize this fact: not all bugs are enemies. Yes, that’s right. Some bugs are actually beneficial to your garden. Creating a safe habitat for these good bugs is the best way for organic pest control, and keeping your plants healthy. Let’s learn more about…
Don’t think that just because your garden is small, you can’t join the enticing trend of growing your own food. In fact, you can grow a lot, even in limited spaces. Principally, you need to be efficient with the way you utilize the area you have. In no time, you’ll be eating what you grow…
Ask people who don’t grow their own food how they save money while meal planning, and they’ll likely tell you to buy in bulk and use the same products across multiple meals. Things are a bit different when you’re “shopping” for groceries in your backyard, though. Read on to learn how to create a garden-based…
Just like how humans need their daily vitamins to stay healthy, plants need a regular dose of nutrients to thrive and survive! Aside from supporting speedy growth and a bountiful harvest, nutrients improve the flavor of fruits and veggies and help plants fight pests and diseases. Without the essential macro and micronutrients, your garden may…
Lots of people loathe dandelions and are willing to go to great lengths to pull the inflorescences out of their lawns. A thrifty gardener knows better than to throw the dandelions away, though. Why would you throw a perfectly good natural fertilizer? Sure, the dandelion weed growing in your lawn isn’t a fertilizer… yet. But…
There’s nothing as pretty as your garden in the bloom of spring and summer. Everything is bright, colorful, and maybe even delicious! Sadly, nothing lasts forever, and with the changing season, your garden must change too. As soon as the fall season looms around the corner, you’ll need to change your methods and plants. That’s…
Have you ever entered someone’s garden and felt uncomfortable for no apparent reason? It might be because the layout lacks structure and harmony. Though hard to believe, a well-designed garden can have calming effects on humans. Luckily, using simple shapes and patterns is a great way to achieve stunning designs. In this article, I’ll guide…
Did you know your garden can make your life more eco-friendly than you thought? No, I am not just talking about the beautiful blooms or greens you got but also your food! Using your garden to create your meals from scratch is one of the best ways to reduce your carbon footprint, ensure your food…
Odds are, 20–30% of everything you throw away is either food scraps or yard waste. In many homes, this chunk ends up in landfills, releasing methane. The good news is that you could keep these scraps from ever making it to a landfill. Better yet, you can use them to help maximize the yield of…