Design

When it comes to designing our flower and vegetable gardens, we often choose plants with aesthetically pleasing colors and qualities. Perhaps we love the scent of lavender while also appreciating the beauty of purple coneflowers dancing around our landscape. The pollinators, however, see the world very differently. When it comes to the birds and the …

If you want to get the most out of your gardening season, you should plan on planting for a fall harvest. There are many cool weather crops that can be sown from seed in summer for a bountiful autumn crop. In fact, some crops actually perform best in the fall climate. There is a lower …

Mulch is an important part of maintaining any outdoor growing space. From your simple vegetable garden beds, to the flower beds surrounding your home, mulch adds a lot more than just aesthetics to your landscaping. So, what is mulch? Simply put, mulch is a layer of organic or inorganic material that covers the soil between …

Square foot gardening makes planning a garden so much simpler. Instead of guessing where each plant should go, you use a simple square grid to plan it out. In this article, I’ll share 3 amazing 4×8′ raised bed garden plans using the square foot gardening method. While you’re welcome to follow our plans exactly, there …

Every year, our garden becomes a bit more complex. With more plants to grow from seed, we need more space for seed starting indoors. So, we decided to build a simple seed starting shelf to save space (and money). In this article, I’ll show you everything you need to make your own DIY seed starting …

Zinnias are an incredibly popular annual flowering plant with showy blooms. They come in a wide range of colors, bloom sizes, and heights. Whites, reds, yellows, peaches, pinks, oranges – even multi-colored varieties are available! However, if you aim to grow a more diverse garden, you’ll need some companion plants. In this article, I’ll share …