Blog List Category: Garden Techniques

Crop Rotation – Is There a Benefit for Gardeners?

Crop rotation is one of those techniques that seems to be necessary for anyone growing vegetables. Read any book or online…

Potting Up – Which Pot Size is Correct for Potting On?

You have been growing seedlings in small pots and it’s time to move them to bigger pots. Or maybe you bought a small…

Do Marigolds Stop Cabbage Worms – Is this Good Companion Planting?

Will marigolds stop cabbage worms from attacking cabbage? This was a hot topic last week as the Facebook post shown below…

How To Grow Moss – Which Method Works Best?

Some of you want to get rid of the moss in your lawn and others want to grow more of it in special places like rocks and…

Are Marigolds Good for Companion Planting?

There is a lot of talk about companion planting, especially for the vegetable garden, and marigolds seem to be at the top of…

Straw Bale Garden vs Traditional In-ground Garden – A Critical Comparison

Straw bale gardening seems to be an “in-thing” to try and I have written about it in Pros and Cons of Straw Bale…

Tire Gardens for Potatoes and Tomatoes – Is it Safe?

Several gardening trends are colliding. Lots of new gardeners want to grow vegetables and raised beds are very popular…

Should You Buy Ladybugs for the Garden

Ladybugs, which are also called ladybirds and lady beetles are good predators for things like aphids and many people…

The Stumpery Garden – A Perfect Place for Ferns and Woodland Gems

A stumpery garden is a way to take your shade garden to a new level. It is the perfect place for ferns, hosta and all other…
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