A PVC Drip Irrigation system to water your garden is a great way to go! Easy to assemble and water wise, these systems make watering your garden a breeze!

Garden watering tips to help you answer questions like when and how to water your garden

Discover the many benefits of using eggshells for plants. This guide will give you all you need to make your plants thrive with eggshells.

QUESTION: How can I keep my vegetable garden watered on vacation without help? None of my neighbors are available and my family lives pretty far away. I don’t want my garden to die! – Ronnie A ANSWER: This is a common question among gardeners and something I’ve had years of practice with. There are a […]

These drought-tolerant plants will add life and color to your garden, even if you live in a hot and dry desert environment.

Have you ever wanted to grow your fresh vegetables, but don’t have the space for a traditional garden? Or maybe you’re curious about more efficient, soil-free

A wicking bed is a self-watering raised garden bed for a drought-prone climate. Learn how to build one with these step-by-step instructions.

Learn how to grow and care for agastache in your garden, with tips on planting, watering, and ensuring blooms every year in this handy guide.

Learn how to grow stunning lupins in your garden with our comprehensive guide! Discover the best soil, lighting and watering techniques to ensure your lupins thrive.

Growing zinnia flowers in your backyard has plenty of benefits: These simple, low-maintenance plants provide colorful, wow-worthy, oversized blooms—with sturdy stalks that make them a prime choice for cutting gardens and indoor arrangements.

How to grow amazing hostas. The few simple requirements for growing breathtaking hostas to fill in space in your shade garden.

Learn how to install the irrigation system in a self-watering raised bed with this helpful step by step guide.

Here are some great DIY self watering ideas for your planters, your garden, or your house plants. Including our favorite, the wine bottle plant waterer!

Get inspired drought-tolerant xeriscape design ideas from this exclusive interview with landscape designer Tish Treherne, who walks us through this lush, meadow-inspired low-water landscape.

Monstera plants, with their iconic split leaves, are the darlings of the indoor jungle world—and for good reason. They bring a touch of the tropics right into my living room! I've found that their care

Do you have a tiny yard? Or perhaps just a stoop or fire escape? Don't overlook the possibilities-- even small outdoor spaces can be beautiful and functional! Below are a few helpful mini-garden tips that routinely come in handy here at the Cottage.

A few weeks ago we blogged an article in the LA Times about No-Dig Gardens. They require less water than traditional gardens and they’re an easy way to start a raised bed. You can even start one right over a patch of grass you want to get rid of. Another easy gardening option is bringing the garden inside with grass you can grow indoors. Our friend and coworker, Hulda Nelson, tipped us off to the article.

These are the 17 perennials you don’t want in your garden. Having a beautiful and thriving garden is the dream of every gardener. However, selecting the right

A tutorial for building your own watering system for gardens using simple PVC parts, soaker hoses and basic DIY skills easily & inexpensively!

If you are dreaming about, beautiful juicy fresh organic vegetables, eye-catching flowers and sweet sweet fruits, there is no better way to fulfil your dream…

Slugs can cause a lot of problems for gardening enthusiasts as they can ruin precious plants, fruits and vegetables. Learn how to get rid of slugs in your garden. Though slugs and snails look harmless,

Check out these beautiful drought-tolerant perennials for your garden! Low-water perennials are great for saving water during the heat of summer plus they come back year after year!

Check out these landscape island ideas & learn how to design a garden bed. Any gardener can do this in their own front or back yard!

How much should I water my vegetable garden? Overwatering and underwatering are the cause of many garden problems. Find out how to water.

Follow these Phalaenopsis orchid care tips to grow and enjoy these beautiful plants in your tropical jungle.

To make sure that you get the freshest, juiciest, and biggest ones, here are 7 tips to keep in your mind when growing tomatoes.

Bumper crop of eggplant in the garden?Learn how to preserve eggplant by freezing and dehydrating to enjoy it all year long!

It sounds perfectly normal at the mention of balcony or outdoor plants but how about bathroom plants that absorb moisture? Weird isn’t it?

Dieffenbachia plants are easy to care for. Learn how to grow dumb cane: water, sunlight, soil, fertilizer, pruning, pest control, and more!

See how to keep your ferns beautiful all summer long by giving them just the right amount of water and fertilizer!

How To Freeze Shredded Zucchini, Freezing excess zucchini to use later, Zucchini recipe ideas, Don't compost zucchini, shred it!

Learn how to refresh the soil in raised beds for the next time you plant, fast and simple! In this video, you will also find a complete guide to explain what NPK fertilizers are and how you can use...

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Learn how to care for your potted Mums this Fall with this helpful care guide! You'll learn how to keep your chrysanthemums looking fresh all season long!

Are you confused about what foods can be preserved in a water bath canner versus a pressure canner? Here are 21 foods you can CAN in a water bath canner!

Learn everything you need to know about your Monstera thai constellation care! From watering tips to pruning instructions, we've got you covered.

Discover how to grow and care for baptisia plants, also known as false indigo, with our comprehensive guide. Perfect for adding vibrant colors and easy-care beauty to your garden.

In this post, I'll share with you an all-natural spider repellent that you can use indoors.This spray is non-t