Table of Contents For many people, winter is about cozy open fires, slippers and huddling inside. Few people give much thought to their garden during the winter, let alone the compost pile. But composting in the winter gives your garden and soil a great head-start when spring finally comes. Read on for tips and hints to help you compost all year round and maximizing your free soil amendment whilst at the same time minimizing your impact on the environment....

So I planted grass instead. When I moved into my little Alaskan house almost two years ago, it was newly built and knee-deep in a muddy, mostly barren yard. The first thing I did that spring was plant eleven trees – including three apple trees that have survived moose attacks, subzero temperatures, and high winds. I wanted to sow a field of wildflowers to go with the trees, but the mixed seed bag I bought at the nursery to test out in my flower beds produced blooms that just didn’t look wild enough for me....

Table of Contents Crabgrass can invade and conquer your lawn if you give it a chance. Little tufts of quick-growing wild grasses can create trip hazards, and it’ll spread like wildfire wherever there’s any open space. So what’s the best way to get rid of crabgrass? Is there a good crabgrass treatment? Today, I’ll tell you everything that I know about this annoying weed. If you’ve been asking how to get rid of crabgrass in your yard, this piece is meant for you....

Whether you’re designing a porch display, planting a flowerbed, or redesigning an entire yard, you can create that cozy autumn feel. Fall may be the best time for gardening – period. In fall, the days are cooler but the sun still shines. The ground is warm while the air has that crisp little nip in it. It’s the perfect time to get out into your garden and enjoy the new season....

Make Moringa Tea This article is focused on how to make moringa tea and its benefits. If you’ve planted moringa in your garden you can easily make tea from its leaves, it’s simple and inexpensive read how you can do this. Making Moringa Tea Powder Get freshly picked moringa leaves and dry them in shade for couple of weeks (*in sun it becomes less nutritious) until it turns crisp. After air drying, collect and grind its leaves to pulverize, this will make your moringa tea powder....

Are you looking for a good substitute for cilantro? Because cilantro is prone to bolt in the summer, it can be frustrating to grow – and it’s the season we want to grow it for our salsa! I have an alternative for you: papalo herb. Table of Contents Although lesser-known, it’s an easy to grow herb that boasts a strong, vibrant flavor. It reminds me of a mixture of nasturtium flowers, lime, and our beloved cilantro....

Pond in a pot is a combination of potted aquatic plants. It is easy to maintain and needs less care. You can arrange plants whenever and wherever you like. Choose a container Take as large as you can, a tub, bowl or container, whichever you can use. Ceramic and Plastic containers of 15-25 gallons are best or use your old wash tub, porcelain container, old wine box or whiskey barrel (check out its leakage)....

If you are just beginning your gardening journey, a few simple houseplants are a great way to get things going. Table of Contents You’ll want to choose some healthy specimens that show no signs of disease. Opt for adaptable and forgiving plants rather than needy ones with special requirements. Before we walk you through 10 of the best indoor plants for beginners, there are a few basics to think about when it comes to growing inside your house…...

You can find out more about growing crocus in our complete guide, but in this article, we’ll be focusing on when to plant this hardy member of the iris family. There’s nothing like waking up one late-winter day to a field of gorgeous crocus blooms in your own backyard. But when, exactly, do you have to plant crocus bulbs, technically called corms, in order to see a bounty of flowers?...

When you drink a much-needed vanilla flavored latte in the mornings or see those specks of vanilla mixed into your ice cream, do you ever wonder, “Where do vanilla beans come from?” Table of Contents Are they natural products? Why are they so expensive? Can you grow them yourself and keep from paying all that money for dried vanilla bean pods? Truth is, vanilla has a pretty fascinating history and there’s a lot to learn about this delicious (and useful) plant....

The lamp post is a cost-effective way to light up your garden and outdoor space in a fancy manner. It also gives a posh look to your house when it stands all glimmering up in the night. Here are some great DIY Lamp Post Ideas you can use! Check out our article on Garden Cart ideas here DIY Lamp Post Ideas 1. Lamp Post Here are some useful tips about the installation, the styles, and location of the lamp post, which might help you when you install a lamp post in your garden....

Water is everywhere, so it all must be the same, right? Table of Contents Wrong. You might be using tap water for your garden and wondering if there’s a better option, or already using some other type of water (distilled, reverse osmosis, etc). Regardless, as a gardener you can know a lot about plants, nutrients, and growth cycles and miss out on one of the most important ingredients… The water you are using to nurture your plants....

Here’s what we will take a look at: Popeye had it right when he encouraged us to eat our spinach! Why is that? Spinach is notably high in iron, as are several other garden veggies. Let’s dive a little deeper into the roles this nutrient plays in the body, and common vegetable sources that you can grow at home. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission....

And since Thanksgiving and Easter cacti are rooted in the same manner, you can propagate those types of houseplants with this method as well. Known for its cheery winter blooms, Christmas cactus is not only easy to care for – it’s also easy to propagate from cuttings. Whether your goal is growing new specimens to offer as gifts, or expanding a collection with new cultivars, this propagation method is a must for fans of these houseplants!...

Festive and full, Christmas cactus is a pleasure to have any time of year. It’s popular for its unique stem design and brightly colored flowers. We’ve already covered that in our extensive Schlumbergera care guide in the past. The fun doesn’t stop there, though. Propagating Christmas cactus is incredibly easy to do! Propagation is my favorite way to expand my garden. It’s such a great way to learn about and observe plant growth....

Table of Contents Have you ever wondered what to plant in a fall garden? Despite what you might think, it’s not impossible to have a plentiful garden in the cooler weather that precedes winter. Fall is a wonderful season that fills the earth with beautiful colors from the natural change of plants and leaves. Most people don’t think of fall as a season for gardening (myself included until recently), but that couldn’t be further from the truth....

When people step into my backyard, they see hydroponic setups, soil gardens, and plants everywhere. It’s often a little overwhelming and sometimes makes me look like some kind of mad plant doctor. People get a little surprised at how much is going on and say, “You must have a green thumb! I don’t have a green thumb…everything I try to grow DIES!” I smile and tell them, “Hell no!” When I started, I had NO CLUE how to grow anything!...

If you’ve ever looked out across the mountains in southern California, you may well have seen the matilija poppy, Romneya coulteri. Also called Coulter’s matilija poppy or California tree poppy, this gigantic plant was once among the contenders for California’s state flower! Alas, it lost to another form of poppy. Table of Contents But this California native perennial is still quite popular today as an erosion control plant on hillsides. It’s also seen growing in foothills or canyons, sometimes as one of the first plants to reappear after a brushfire has passed....

1. Build a Simple Log Cabin Residential Designer Earl Hardy has presented a sophisticated blueprint of this log cabin through his tutorial, which is both energy-efficient and environmental-friendly. 2. DIY Garden Log Cabin If you ever dreamed of building a log cabin, where you can spend your weekends, then this tutorial is going to be a boon for you! 3. Traditional Garden Log Cabin This video will encourage you to build a similar log cabin for yourself....

Many food items are good for humans but unhealthy for dogs, such as grapes, raisins, peanut butter, and chocolate. As these contain xylitol, this substance is not considered safe for your pooch. So if you are wondering, Can Dogs Eat Papaya, we have the answer for you! Can dogs eat cinnamon? To find out, click here Can Dogs Eat Papaya? Papaya is a nutritional fruit with fantastic taste and medicinal qualities....