Forget the perfect plot. A “messy” garden is a centuries-old idea that will bring more joy (and less work) to your backyard. Dear Garden Grower, We often think of gardens as symmetrical, well-tended, planned, and maybe even tame. Flowers are colorful borders. Plants are trimmed and organized. Ornaments are carefully plotted and considered. But what […]

If you love lilies and black-eyed Susans, but hate the way they’re taking over your garden and choking out other plants, here’s what you can do:Many plants multiply by dropping seeds and by sending out roots that establish new plants. A layer of mulch will prevent the seeds from taking root. But to stop those aggressive roots, […]

MAKING A COMPOST FROM USED PALLETS!

HOW TO MAKE HUMMINGBIRD NECTAR ATTRACT HUMMINGBIRDS WITH HOMEMADE NECTAR Who doesn’t love hummingbirds? Learn how to make homemade hummingbird food and attract hummingbirds to your garden. HOW TO MAKE HUMMINGBIRD NECTAR Help these hard workers get a proper meal: nectar! Make your own nectar in just a few steps; it’s far less expensive than buying pre-made and the ingredients […]