Having a well manicured lawn can take a lot of work, but it’s worth it. A good lawn improves your home’s curb appeal and actually increases the value of your property. It also makes your garden space more inviting, useful and enjoyable for you. A well maintained lawn reduces the …

These days we hear lots of different products and practices referred to as “organic”. What does this term mean, and how is it correctly applied to gardening? In this article, we will define basic organic gardening for beginners and provide some practical tips to help you get started on your …

If you want to have veggies all the year-round and you’re not afraid of a bit of work, growing vegetables in a greenhouse may be just right for you. Managing a greenhouse takes quite a bit of monitoring, and you must be ready and able to provide heating during the …

Don’t know how to prune climbing roses? You might think that pruning a climbing rose would be the same as pruning a rose bush; however, this is not the case. In this article, I will discuss the unique needs of climbing roses and provide smart tips to help you prune …

It’s nice to have wildlife visit your yard, but there are certain areas you’d rather not share, such as your flower and vegetable gardens. In this article, I will provide instructions and information to help you construct a garden fence to protect your blossoms and veggies from animals – deer, …

The pruning of fruit trees is an important factor in maximizing fruit production and making harvest easy. With cherry trees, you need to know some fairly exacting techniques depending upon the type and age of tree you have. In this article, I will provide an overview of how to prune …

When you have a pleasant lawn and garden, it’s only natural that some wildlife will be attracted to it. Wild creatures such as deer, raccoons, possums, squirrels and rabbits are fun to watch, and while you may want to provide them with some food and shelter, you probably don’t want …

Whether you are dealing with your own cats or attempting to keep your neighbours’ cats or stray cats out of your garden space, you are sure to have a bit of a struggle on your hands. Cats are clever and determined, so methods that might work with dogs (e.g. shouting, …

Most people think of mole as yard and garden pests, but this really is not the case. These tiny, sightless mammals live underground in lawns and gardens where tasty bugs (i.e. grubs and earthworms) can be found. Unfortunately, their activities can interfere with the appearance of your level, lush green …

Most people who like keeping a lawn will only be satisfied if their expanse of grass is entirely uniform and completely weed free. This can be a lofty goal since the plants we have termed weeds are usually rugged and enthusiastic growers producing vast amounts of long-lasting seeds, not to …