Now that the weather is heating up, it becomes hard to resist sprucing up the garden and making a couple of tweaks here and there. Most people do this by creating an ambient sitting area, planting bright seasonal flowers and fencing off the garden to give yourself, and any guests that join you, a ... READ the POST
Mixing Peat Moss With Soil
Peat moss has been a gardener’s secret weapon for over 100 years. You may be surprised to learn that peat moss isn’t just for gardening… well maybe it is today, but it hasn’t always been that way. Peat is considered a fossil fuel and for centuries was used for that very reason because of its high ... READ the POST
Best Potting Soil for 2020 (Reviews and Comparison)
With all of the different types of soil available on the market it can be hard to know which is the right one for what you need. To add to the confusion, it isn’t always called potting soil, it is sometimes referred to as potting mix or potting compost. You can plant herbs, vegetables, and flowers ... READ the POST
Plants that Don’t Need Much Water
There is nothing more soothing than having lots of greenery surrounding you. Not all of us are lucky enough to live near fields and forests, so we want to bring a bit of the great outdoors closer to us. There are so many houses and garden plants available on the market today, but if you don’t ... READ the POST
Watering Plants in Extreme Heat
Knowing when is the right time to water your plants and how much to water during the summer is not always easy. A plant’s needs change with the seasons, and what was good for your plants last month may not be this month. A recurring gardening challenge is adapting your maintenance routine to ... READ the POST
Vegetables That Grow in Hot Weather
The hot weather can be really detrimental to certain plants that prefer moderate temperatures, not too hot and not too cold. Choose the wrong plants and you could be facing a gardening nightmare! Vegetables on the other hand can handle some extreme weather. The summer heat is perfect for lots of ... READ the POST
