Before winter comes, take time to prepare your fruit trees. This includes giving them protection from cold temperatures, rodents, infections and even the sun. Mulching Mulching fruit trees with a thick layer of organic material will protect the roots from severe cold weather. Because fruit trees naturally grow by the edge of forests where the soil […]
The life span of perennials is at least two years and can go much longer. However, that doesn’t mean you can enjoy perennials summer after summer if you ignore them in winter. While those in extremely mild climates can get away with minimal perennial winter care, the rest need to think about winterizing the perennial […]
Duct tape has evolved from adhesive fabric used by HVAC installers to a staple in our craft rooms and tool sheds. Its bonding power makes it easy to find creative uses for duct tape. This versatile product has made its way into our homes and our gardens, of course. Garden hacks Outdoor uses can have […]
Amish Mindset Before we delve into the individual survival secrets we can learn from the Amish, we need to discuss the foundation of their successful communities. The Amish live simply and in a manner that is wholly devoted to both their strict faith and to their families. Their deeply held beliefs guide their daily lives […]
Baking soda is a wonderful ingredient with so many brilliant and effective uses. Baking soda removes up to 96 percent of pesticides from fruit and vegetables, new research reveals. When mixed with water and gently rubbed on apple skins, it eradicates nearly all the residual pesticide left on the fruit within 15 minutes. It has […]
Excess humidity can be the cause of winter mold, mustiness and damp in the home. The problem happens in warm, muggy regions too. Dehumidifiers and other solutions can have some effect but plants are a more natural way to remove some of the damp ambiance. Humidity absorbing houseplants serve dual purpose because they harvest the […]
Growing vegetables, fruits and herbs in containers is a great way to save space. With a few tricks you can get the best from these container-grown crops. Lots of veggies can be grown in pots – potatoes, peppers, salad greens, tomatoes and the list goes on… To get the best from them and to make […]
Tomatoes come in all shapes and sizes, even their flavor and uses vary – some are best for eating in salads, while others are better for sauces and stews. There are two types of tomatoes: cordon (indeterminate) and bush. Indeterminate varieties could grow on and on as long as the conditions allow, so these you […]
Most people plant a single houseplant in a pot, but can you grow houseplants together in the same pot? The answer is YES. As a matter of fact, multiple houseplants in one container add some extra glam to a room. The key is to combine companion houseplants that suit one another. Can you grow different […]
Fall weather is still warm enough to sow over-winter ‘cover crops’, which restore fertility and humus, and enrich the soil for planting next spring. Cover crops are tilled under in late winter or early spring. The soil level in the garden usually drops about 3 – 4” in each bed after the vegetable crops are […]
