If you ask someone to name a flower, chances are they’ll say a rose. One of the most sought-after and beautiful flowers to plant in the garden, growing a rose bush is practically a right of passage for a gardener. Read this…
With unpredictable weather becoming more and more frequent, having effective water conservation and filtering systems in your garden is more important than ever. If you have downspouts in your garden that direct to the street or a drain, let me introduce you…
| Published on Apr 12, 2024
Landscapers may be concerned they will lose a customer if they tell you all of their secrets. Or you don’t ask the right questions because you don’t know what they are. Either way, more information usually results…
A cut flower garden is one of the most rewarding spaces you can grow. I mean, who doesn’t love flowers?! Whether you plan to grow them to enjoy yourself, to give to friends and family, or even to sell and make a…
| Published on Apr 3, 2024
Even with the best-laid plans for outdoor improvements, landscape mistakes can ruin even our most important yard areas. Whether it is poor plant selection, neglecting necessary maintenance, or failing to consider the long-term design implications of specific…
Raised beds have taken the gardening world by storm, and just about every vegetable gardener claims at least one raised bed in their design. But are raised beds better for gardening? People feel passionate about gardening in raised beds vs in ground…
Buying plastic starter pots and trays certainly isn’t going to tip the world into a climate disaster, but when there are so many plastic-free options these days, you have every reason to choose sustainable over synthetic. Below, five Gardenista-approved, Earth-friendly options for…
Adding compost to your soil is one of the best things you can do for your garden. So, no wonder you want to produce as much of it as possible! When it comes to urban composting, you want to think beyond the…
| Published on Feb 27, 2024
Enter your landscape project’s length, width, and desired river rock depth to calculate the weight and volume of rock you’ll need. You can choose from one of twenty types of popular landscape rock and gravel. The calculator…
If you go online to search for a book on vegetable gardening, you’ll discover there are literally thousands of titles on the topic. One new standout in the category is The Climate Change–Resilient Vegetable Garden: How to Grow Food…