Starting a vegetable garden can be a rewarding prospect for any homeowner. In addition to having fresh veggies on the ready, digging in the dirt has big health benefits. Though yanking out weeds might ...

Most people wouldn’t lament the fact that they had run out of partially rotten straw, primarily because they wouldn’t keep the stuff around in the first place. But I do and I did run out, and for me, ...

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In a vegetable garden, mulch serves an essential function. It helps retain moisture in the soil and prevents the growth of weeds that could compete with your plants for nutrients. Mulch also ...

Small vegetable garden ideas can turn even the tiniest space into a productive patch. If carefully planned, you can grow all kinds of crops, from tactile herbs, through to root vegetables and fruit ...

Mulch works miracles in the summer garden. Mulch for vegetable gardens is simply organic matter spread on top of the soil around plants. It works best in a layer about 2 inches thick. At that depth, ...

I love watching the snow melt off the lawn. Not only does it give me hope for the gardening I know is so close at hand, it is always a surprise to see to what appears as the snow disappears. Last year ...

Gardening is a way of life for some but a timeless hobby for many. Once the basics have been mastered, advanced gardeners can elevate their skills for the stunning scene and bountiful sustainable ...

In a vegetable garden, mulch serves an essential function. It helps retain moisture in the soil and prevents the growth of weeds that could compete with your plants for nutrients. Mulch also ...