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.
'No Dig’ gardening, the ingenious, increasingly popular method pioneered by Englishman Charles Dowding, lets you make the most of your vegetable garden—without spending all your time weeding.
Some organic gardeners use the non-cultivation method which is called no-dig gardening. No one knows when no-dig gardening started, maybe it is related to nineteenth-century…
The Back to Eden gardening method is the easiest way to start a garden. With no tilling and almost no weeding or watering it makes flower and vegetable gardening in your backyard easy! Learn how to start a Back to Eden garden step by step.
Find creative solutions for landscaping sloped areas of your yard. Get ideas for the best plants and hardscape elements to enhance a slope.
Learn how to dig a garden by hand as efficiently as possible, so that it's perfectly prepared, and ready for planting!
With a little knowledge like when to plant, how to plant, and what mistakes to avoid, even a beginner can grow potatoes!
Irises grow from a rhizome, a form of modified stem that creeps along the ground just beneath the surface. Irises have a fat, fleshy rhizome for storing water and starch, which contributes to their durability.
Commercial tomato growers use the string method to train their tomatoes. It takes less space is healthier for the tomato and easy for the home grower too.
If you don’t want to dig and you don’t want to pile, try this. When I first started gardening, the “proper” way to prepare a garden bed was double digging. I wouldn’t …
You don't always have to dig up dahlias to store them over winter. Find out what to do instead - it's quicker, easier and can be better.
Elderberry plants can be expensive to buy, but it's easy to grow elderberries from cuttings. All you need is a few hardwood cuttings taken in the late fall or winter and a bit of patience.
How to make your garden grow for you.
If you are into gardening, you have probably heard about lasagna gardening. It is a kind of layered compost method to make really healthy garden soil. Also called sheet composting or layer gardening, it is a great practical no-dig way to prepare a great garden bed. Whether you want to…
Learn how to best orient your garden to maximize the use of your space
How to Prune Pepper Plants for Maximum YieldWhen growing peppers from seed, you want to make sure you get the maximum yield from your plants. There are many theories on how to prune peppers for the highest yield. We've tried multiple ways of pruning such as topping pepper plants, but we haven't found that topped plants
Growing brussels sprouts - Not only are brussels sprouts easy to grow, they are one of the most nutritious crops around. See how to grow and harvest!
A complete how to manual on how to protect and store bulbs from the elements during the winter, including supplies, zone information, and tips.
You can transplant raspberry canes in spring or fall. A better location with lots of sun, good air circulation, and well-draining soil can help produce lots more fruit.
Loosestrife types vary from stately plants suitable for borders to ones that serve as creeping groundcovers.
I love geraniums. The smell of the leaves leave a lasting impression on me of times when I was young and my dad had them in the garden. They produce a host of different reds, pinks, and white flowe…
Salvia vs. Veronica: Let's end this debate once and for all by having a detailed look at all the differences between these plants!
Storing dahlias can be challenging. Here are some great tips on how to store dahlias over winter, so they will be safe and snug until spring.
Increase the hostas in your shade garden by dividing your plants at the right time following these easy steps.
Add these flowering herbs and plants to your herb garden, they taste great and have beautiful blooms, too, from CountryLiving.com
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Thinking about growing a cutting garden but aren't sure where to start? Here are some cut flower garden "dos and don'ts" for beginners.
You've been growing zucchini all wrong. It needs to be staked & pruned JUST like a tomato. I know. It's mind blowing but true. Here's how!
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Looking to upgrade your back yard? Well we've got 6 simple deck designs, but built in beautifully landscaped yards. These decks aren't just about functionality; they're about creating a vibe, a mood. Imagine stepping out to a space that blends seamlessly with the outdoors, where the boundaries between inside and outside blur. A place for morning coffees or to have dinner outdoors. These decks all use simple landscaping materials such as pavers, stone & rock to incorporate your deck into your yard by building pathways and garden beds around the deck itself. When using TuffBlock deck blocks, you can build the deck portion in a matter of hours when the deck itself is a simple rectangle. But when blended into the yard with some simple landscaping tricks, it elevates it to a whole new level. Hopefully these inspire you and get you thinking about how you could transform your own yard! This first deck shows how you can build out from your home to create a patio deck, and extend the living space in your house. This type of deck is perfect for an outdoor living area. Think about using stones around the deck to frame it. The symetrical plants at either corner of the deck along with the L shaped couch make this a perfect place to sit and enjoy the outdoors that leads perfect out to your garden. This type of deck is also perfect in winter where the stone and paved pathway allow you to stay out of the mud whilst still using the space. This deck is similar, but is floating in the yard as a stand alone platform. A floating deck platform is a great place to have dinner during warm summer nights. Adding pavers to your lawn is a great way to connect the deck to the house, and the gravel/stone around the deck is great for hiding the deck blocks under the deck. This deck is built into the garden bed at the end of the yard. The pathway connects is seamlessly to the house, and allows you to sit in your yard whilst enjoying the nature around you. A two toned deck is always a nice touch. A floating ground deck is perfect for a bbq and inviting friends over for a feast! Building on a slope yard? Well TuffBlock allows you to build using posts at various heights for a deck like this. Consider creating a bench as part of your floating deck for an extra place to sit. You can also build a firepit next to your deck to warm you up in the evenings! We hope these six stunning examples of floating decks have sparked your creativity and inspired you to embark on your own backyard transformation. Each deck, with its unique blend of simplicity and style, demonstrates how when using deck blocks, like TuffBlock, a single day's effort building a floating deck can result in a breathtaking outdoor sanctuary. Whether it's a cozy corner for your morning coffee or a spacious platform for social gatherings, the possibilities are endless. Now it's your turn to bring these ideas to life! Grab your tools, choose your design, and start building. Remember, the beauty of these decks lies not just in their construction, but in how they harmoniously integrate with the natural landscape of your yard. We can't wait to see the incredible spaces you create, transforming your outdoor areas into personal havens of relaxation and joy. Happy building!
You don't always have to dig up dahlias to store them over winter. Find out what to do instead - it's quicker, easier and can be better.
Growing in a raised garden bed helps improves the overall quality and quantity of the vegetables produced. Making a complete raised bed garden takes time. This garden bed is a great example of how to
Create an effortless flower garden with these long-blooming perennials to achieve perfection. With a growth guide for each flower.
These common garden shrubs and perennials should not be cut back in fall if you want healthier plants and more abundant flowers.
If there's an area of your yard that is collecting water, a french drain is a a great solution to redirect the water to a different location of your property. Here's a step by step tutorial for getting this done!
