Are You Under-Bulbed?
October 3rd, 2017
Spring-flowering bulbs are way under-used in most landscapes. Here’s a look at 10 specific ways to beef up your bulbous efforts.
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My Useless Fake Owl
September 26th, 2017
I generally like birds. Sure, they poop on the patio table and sometimes crash into windows, but they eat enough bugs and look and sing pretty enough to make up for it. Where I draw the line, though, is at the berry bushes. I like fresh blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, and blackberries even more […]
The Tricks to a Full-Blooming Perennial Garden
September 12th, 2017
Perennial gardens are hard to get blooming on all cylinders all at once. But a few tricks of the trade help them look fuller and more colorful for longer.
Go Ahead, Push That Shade Envelope
August 22nd, 2017
Just because a plant label says “full sun” doesn’t mean there’s no chance it’ll do reasonably well in at least part shade. Don’t be afraid to experiment. This article includes some tips and a list of sun-lovers worth trying in shadier spots.
So, What Plant Problem Do You Want?
August 15th, 2017
Just because a new plant problem comes along doesn’t mean it’s time to scrap the plant. The alternatives may have even worse problems that we’ve just learned to accept.
Eat Ugly
August 8th, 2017
Just because a fruit is malformed or “ugly” doesn’t mean you can’t eat it. Don’t waste flawed produce. Cut out any bad parts and eat ugly! This post also goes into reasons why produce develops imperfections in the first place.
How to Keep Animals from Eating Your Harvest
August 1st, 2017
Animals pose a common threat to gardens. Here’s a look at some of the strategies for overcoming the attacks.
America’s Vegetable Garden
May 26th, 2017
No wonder the Salinas Valley region of the central California coast feeds so much of America with fresh vegetables. Conditions are perfect — especially for cool-season crops.
Containers for IN the Garden
May 23rd, 2017
Flower pots, you might assume, were invented so that people without in-ground space could grow plants. While that’s the main idea, there’s no rule that says decks, porches and patios are the only places you can use pots. Plants in containers make good sense in many other spots around the yard – including in garden […]
Temperature Guessing
April 25th, 2017
Some plants like it hot. Some like it cold. Your job as gardener is to know which is which — and especially determine whether your temperatures fall within a plant’s tolerance range before buying it.