Ferns are special plants. Fossil records show they date back to the Paleozoic era, 400 million years ago. They’ve existed for millions of years and have adapted to nearly every climate and environment on Earth. They flourish in alpine areas and deserts, ponds...
If you’re looking to start a garden, but don’t have the space for a traditional garden plot, you may want to build a raised garden bed. A raised bed is simply a raised platform for growing plants. The frame can be made of various materials, including...
Since most gardeners produce tomatoes, there’s no shortage of opinions about the best methods to grow them. Below, we cover a few important facts to ensure a good crop. Tomato plants need moist soil with good drainage within a pH of 5.5 to 7.5. It should have...
It’s easy for home gardeners to cultivate a lush lawn and garden without resorting to the chemical fertilizers and pesticides that threaten our waters, wildlife, families, and pets. Common sense, good garden practices, natural fertilizers, and alternative...
Perfect for people with limited gardening space, container gardening is a wonderful way to beautify your surroundings and improve an urban, porch, or patio environment. Since most containers are portable, you’ll be able to move your plants around and give your...