Raised garden beds can make gardening easier and more accessible. They can also be helpful for giving you greater control over soil conditions and drainage, …
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Using Coffee Grounds in the Garden
With so many cafes offering using coffee grounds for home gardens they have to be good, right? Or are they??? Personally, I’m a fan of …
Worm Farm Composting (Vermicomposting)
Thinking about experimenting with worm farming? Check out our introduction to worm farm composting (vermicomposting) at home, including our experiences to date using worm farming …
Core Aeration for Improved Lawn Health
Tough garden conditions sometimes call for tough love. Soil conditions and heavy traffic through the new garden left our lawn looking worse for wear and …
Perils and Plans for Gardening in Heavy Clay Soil
Heavy clay soil can make life in the garden difficult, but with the right plans, effort, amendments, and time, gardens can still survive and thrive. …