We all know cedar chests repel moths and cedar shavings are routinely used in homes to control insect pests. Based on this…
Common advice is that tree roots grow in spring and fall and take a rest in summer. The tree is too busy in summer taking…
There are two common ways to water houseplants – from the top and from the bottom. The debate about which one is best…
Is sugar water good for plants? This is a very interesting question and one that leads to all kinds of fun facts about…
What is the difference between straw and hay? I am always surprised at all of the misinformation that is spread whenever…
Turfgrass is losing its status as the golden child of groundcovers as gardeners look towards greener pastures. Clover has…
I started gardening a long time ago and at that time tilling was standard practice. Most gardeners did not have a tiller so…
In years gone by it was common to clean up the garden in fall. It does result in a neat clean looking garden, but then we…
Gardeners have been making and using compost for hundreds of years and we talk a lot about “finished compost”…