The Value of Gardening
The National Gardening Association claims that over 33% of households in the U.S. grow some of their food. Unlike other hobbies, gardening has the potential to yield practical returns on investment.According to the NGA, a garden can yield a half-pound of fruits and vegetables per square foot. The yield for a 20 by 30-foot garden […]
How To Start Composting: The Seven Basics
It is common knowledge that fertile soil develops the best plants and gardens. Unfortunately,many cities do not have optimum dirt for planting, which means you either need to purchase it or makes it yourself. Composting is a natural way of developing highly fertile soil using compostable materials. While not everyone is readily familiar with the […]
7 Remedies To Rescue a Dying Lawn
Who doesn’t want to look out over their yard and see a sea of green, lush grass? One of the most significant contributors to curb appeal is a well-manicured lawn. Unfortunately, manyhomeowners have trouble keeping their yards healthy. Thankfully, there are at least seven simple maintenance tasks that can help you rescue a dying lawn […]
6 All-Natural Ways To Fight Off Garden Pests This Year
When the weather warms up, you’ll find me in my garden. You’ll often spot my wife and ourbeloved Labrador, Benson, there as well. What you won’t see are garden pests. Here are six ways you can fend off unwanted backyard guests this year, too, without subjecting your yard to toxic chemicals.Use Milk on MildewYes, you […]