Gardening Tips & Techniques

As a child, remember how happy you were when the leaves fell? You’d bundle up, run out to the yard, and jump right into that big pile of crisp leaves. Things are different, now that you’re the one who has to clean up those leaves. Leaf removal can feel much more like a chore—but it … Read more

Mulch adds a polished look to your garden and beds. Learn when to replace mulch and keep your garden looking great. There are many reasons why using mulch in your flower beds and garden is a good idea. Mulch can: Organic mulches, like Mulch America’s mulches, are made from a plant based material. Our mulch … Read more

Did you know that hanging baskets are a great way to grow tomatoes if you don’t have much room or want to try something new in your kitchen garden? If you pick the right kind of tomato and follow a few easy steps, you can grow a lot of them on your balcony or deck … Read more

I’ve had several readers write to me lately asking me if transplants would be alright shipped across country. They also wanted to know how long the onions would keep. Onion sets are miniature onion bulbs that can be planted to grow into full-size onions They are convenient for gardeners who want to skip the seed … Read more

As a cool weather crop, peas are a great choice for starting seed saving. With proper drying and storage, pea seeds remain viable for several years, allowing you to grow treasured varieties year after year Harvesting pea seeds at the right time and drying them properly are key steps When to Harvest Pea Seeds Timing … Read more

Wildflowers are some of the easiest and most rewarding plants to grow. Seeds are a natural wonder because they contain the energy to live and can stay alive for many years, even decades or centuries if they are stored properly. Wildflowers require little water once established, and provide show-stopping color year after year. They also … Read more

As gardeners we have come to think of autumn as the end of the gardening season. It is anything but the end. All of you, fall means the start of gardening season for next year. There’s no better way to start the season than by planting onions, shallots, and elephant garlic. Today, we are going … Read more

Clematis are a perennial garden favorite. People often see them climbing up a trellis or arbor or falling off the edge of a wall or big pot. They are reliable bloomers and are probably best known for their prolific displays of beautiful showy flowers. There are many different types of Clematis. They are mostly perennial … Read more

Roses are cherished for their elegant, fragrant blooms and diverse forms, but they do require proper care and conditions to thrive. If your rose bush looks distressed wilted or brown, it may be dying or dead. But how can you identify if your rose bush is actually dead or just dormant? And what causes roses … Read more