Please enjoy the following gardening “how to” guides. While these are written for the Mid Atlantic gardening region, they are also applicable to other areas of the country as well.
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How to Grow Strawberries: A Complete Guide
Strawberries are an ancient fruit that have been interacting for centuries with humankind. They have been around for thousands of years, but it wasn’t until the Renaissance period that they began to be cultivated substantively in Europe. The word “strawberry” itself...
How to Create a Natural & Organic Lawn
Are you looking to create the lawn of your dreams without the use of chemicals? Included are our recommendations on the “best of the best” in organic products. Having a great lawn is as American as apple pie. Americans will spend upwards of $40 million per year...
The Top 5 Spring Flowering Trees
Vibrant Pops of Color! The fresh blossoms that spring forward with the arrival of springtime each year gives a sense of renewal as trees bring life forth again. Spring is synonymous for the bursts of color that come from plants. We have featured five of the best trees...
The Best Houseplants for Low Light Conditions
Look at Pinterest and you’ll see floor-to-ceiling windows, sunlight illuminating fiddle leaf figs, and a riot of overgrown plants drinking in more sunshine than your entire house sees in a week. What to do? Wish your home were an oasis teeming with greenery? If your...
Lawn Care
How to Create a Natural & Organic Lawn
Are you looking to create the lawn of your dreams without the use of chemicals? Included are our recommendations on the “best of the best” in organic products. Having a great lawn is as American as apple pie. Americans will spend upwards of $40 million per year...
How to Prepare Your Soil for Grass Seed
Nothing is more pleasant and inviting than a green, healthy, and well-manicured lawn. So many pleasant memories of lawn parties, games, and outdoor enjoyment are made on lawns every year. Indeed, a lawn is a central part of being a homeowner for many people. But in...
How to Properly Fertilize Your Lawn
Vegetable Gardening
How to Grow Strawberries: A Complete Guide
Strawberries are an ancient fruit that have been interacting for centuries with humankind. They have been around for thousands of years, but it wasn’t until the Renaissance period that they began to be cultivated substantively in Europe. The word “strawberry” itself...
How to Create the Best Garden Soil
What’s the Best Vegetable Garden Soil? Source For a gardener, little is more rewarding than successfully growing a luscious crop of vegetables to share with friends and family. Strolling through the garden in the late afternoon to gather home-grown cherry...
Seed starting
The Ultimate Guide to Indoor Seed Starting
While indoor seed starting may seem like something only expert gardeners are capable of, this task is one that can be learned by even the most novice horticulturist! Starting seeds indoors is a great way to ensure your plants will be successful upon transplant, as you...
How to Start Tomato Plants Indoors
Starting Tomatoes Indoors From Seed: A Complete Guide Is there anything better in life than biting into a fresh, juicy, sweet tomato right out of the garden? We think not! In the cold and dreary winter, there’s nothing like the thought of a vegetable garden to...
Weed Control
How to Choose the Best Tools for Weeding Your Garden
The Best Tools For Weeding Your Garden There’s no easy way to put it, pulling weeds is a royal pain to deal with! Many gardeners try to put a spin on the ugly chore by convincing themselves it’s a time of peaceful zen. But once they stand up from a bent position,...
Trees & Shrubs
The Top 5 Spring Flowering Trees
Vibrant Pops of Color! The fresh blossoms that spring forward with the arrival of springtime each year gives a sense of renewal as trees bring life forth again. Spring is synonymous for the bursts of color that come from plants. We have featured five of the best trees...
The Top 5 Small Trees For Compact Spaces
Our Top 5 Best Small Trees For Compact Spaces In Landscaping Are you shopping for a tree for a tight, compact spot? Unfortunately, many trees grow much too tall for small gardens or in front of the house! Luckily, there are some small trees you can still select...
Disesase & Insects
How to Control & Prevent Diseases & Problems on Tomatoes
How To Control and Prevent Diseases/Problems in Tomatoes There is nothing sweeter than biting into a ripe tomato right off the vine. Caring for tomatoes can be difficult when the plant becomes plagued with disease and problems. Now is the time to arm yourself with...
Native Gardening
The Top 5 Native Trees for Your Garden Landscape
The Top 5 Native Trees for Your Garden Landscape Planting native trees in your landscape creates sustainability in your garden by supporting the ecosystem and wildlife! The beauty that trees bring into our gardens not only provide a function such as shade but also...
House Plants
The Best Houseplants for Low Light Conditions
Look at Pinterest and you’ll see floor-to-ceiling windows, sunlight illuminating fiddle leaf figs, and a riot of overgrown plants drinking in more sunshine than your entire house sees in a week. What to do? Wish your home were an oasis teeming with greenery? If your...
The Ultimate Guide to Houseplant Care
If your decor is looking a little bland, there is no better way to incorporate color and beauty into your home than by adding houseplants! Like outdoor plants, houseplants require some special care and attention in order to thrive and grow. However, with just a...
