The comparison between cow manure fertilizer and mushroom compost comes up constantly because both are widely available, organic, and used as soil amendments in the […]
Author: Rose Amber
Pruning Forsythia: Timing, Techniques and Tree Pruning Guide
Forsythia pruning gets done wrong more than almost any other shrub maintenance task. The most common mistake is cutting forsythia back in late summer or […]
Garden of the Gods Hiking: Trails, Wedding Venues and Trail Maps
Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs is one of the most photographed natural landscapes in the American West, and a common misconception is that […]
Fairy Garden House: DIY Builds and Garden Fairy Houses for Every Style
A fairy garden house can transform a plain container planting into a complete miniature world. But the most effective fairy houses for the garden aren’t […]
Bagged Mulch: How Much Does a Bag of Mulch Weigh?
The question of how much does a bag of mulch weigh matters more than most shoppers realize until they’re loading 20 bags into a cart. […]
Garden Kneeler and Seat: Best Gardening Kneeler Bench Options
Gardening kneelers are one of those tools that most people think of as optional until they spend a full day planting without one. The strain […]
French Garden Design: Formal Style and Chinese Rock Garden Elements
French garden design is often described as if it’s a fixed formula — perfectly clipped topiary, long allees, parterre geometry. In reality, French garden influence […]
Garden Globe: Gazing Balls, Garden Globes and Decorative Garden Ball Guide
Garden globes have a long history as garden ornaments, going back to the Venetian tradition of glass spheres placed in formal gardens to reflect the […]
The Beer Garden: Menu Ideas and Outdoor Beer Garden Design
The beer garden concept has been misunderstood in the American context as simply a bar that happens to have outdoor seating. The original meaning — […]
5-10-10 Fertilizer: When and How to Use Low Nitrogen Formulas
Most home gardeners reach for a balanced fertilizer by default, but balanced isn’t always what plants need. When phosphorus and potassium are the limiting factors […]