Growing your own garden is an amazing way to enhance your outdoor space aesthetically and provisionally. With a modern homestead garden, you reap not only that which you sow but also an opportunity for self-sufficiency! To strive towards a self-sufficient garden, take a look at the space you have available. Do you have a large …
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With summer gone and your fall garden in full swing, you may already dream of spring blooms. However, before you reap the rewards of fall planting, you must prepare your garden for the first frost. While there are many fall gardening tasks, one of the most important is protecting your yard from the impending cool weather. Below, you’ll discover everything …
As the temperatures start to cool down and the leaves begin to change color, it’s time to start thinking about what bulbs to dig up this fall. Planting spring flowering bulbs are a great way to add color and interest to your landscape, but if you don’t know what you’re doing, you can end up …
Fall is a busy time for gardeners. There’s harvesting, clean up, and prep for next year, but what about planting a fall garden? It may seem daunting, and with winter fast approaching, you may be wondering if you even have time. You may be ready to pack away the trowels, but fall gardening can be …
Choosing the best shrubs for your outdoor space is no easy feat. Considering a few important things to avoid can be the difference between enjoying your yard versus your next full-time job. Growing conditions differ based on cultivating zones. An unwanted plant in one zone may be valuable in another. If you aren’t already familiar …
Has your squash plant been covered in a layer of white powder lately? If so, you’re likely dealing with powdery mildew – a common fungal infection that can be tricky to treat. It’s important to know how powdery mildew affects squash plants, and what you can do to protect them. Keep reading to know how …
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Gardening is all about preparing for the next season and making sure the conditions are just right so your plants don’t die off unexpectedly. With cold weather approaching, it’s time to start prepping for the winter months and thinking about how to stop frost in its path. Frost loves to wreak havoc on gardens which …
Epazote (Dysphania ambrosioides) is a unique and pungent herb commonly used in Mexican cuisine. It grows as a perennial herb in its native environment of South America, Central America, and southern Mexico, but in cooler climates, it acts as an annual. Epazote is drought-resistant, sun-loving, and easy to grow. If you want to get your …
Whether you love or hate it, fall is upon us! The cool breeze of autumn and the changing colors of the trees is a tell-tale sign your yard will soon be covered with leaves. Now, the daunting task of raking up all those fallen leaves is finally here. But, don’t disregard them so quickly. Leaves …
Do you love the look of springtime tulips and daffodils peeking up through the ground? Well, it’s easy to enjoy their beauty year after year by planting bulbs in your garden. Bulbs are tough and can withstand a bit of cold weather, so you can plant them early in the fall. Additionally, they’re easy to …