by If we could garden without any interference from the pests which attack plants, then indeed gardening would be a simple matter. But all the time we must watch out for these little foes little in size, but tremendous in the havoc they make. As human illness may often be prevented through health...

by The first thing in garden making is the selection of a spot. Without a choice, it means simply doing the best one can with conditions. With space limited it resolves itself into no garden, or a box garden. Surely a box garden is more beneficial than nothing at all. But we will now suppose tha...

by Nathan MetzgerCommon Bermudagrass is frequently used on home lawns because of how easy it is to maintain and it can easily be grown from seed or sprigs. This type of grass makes an excellent turf if maintained properly. It’s drought resistant and tolerant of many types of soil. Althoug...

by In deciding upon the site for the house vegetable garden it is well to dispose once and for all of the old idea that the garden “patch” must be an ugly spot in the home surroundings. When thoughtfully planned, carefully planted and thoroughly cared for, it may be produced a beautifu...

by janet ashbyGardening using a raised bed can be a lot easier than regular gardening and will also solve many of the problems which you may come across in a conventional garden. In a raised bed a frame is used to hold soil above the ground at a convenient height so this type of gardening is excel...

by A wild-flower garden has a most attractive sound. One thinks of long tramps in the woods, collecting material, and then of the fun in fixing up a real for sure wild garden. Many souls say they have no luck at all with such a garden. It is not a question of luck, but a question of understanding...

by Before taking up the garden vegetables individually, I shall outline the general practice of cultivation, which applies to all. The purposes of cultivation are three to get rid of weeds, and to stimulate growth through (1) renting air into the soil and freeing unavailable plant food, and (2) th...

by Landscape gardening has often been likened to the painting of a picture. Your art-work teacher has doubtless told you that a adept picture should have a point of chief interest, and the rest of the points simply go to make more beautiful the central idea, or to form a fine setting for it. So in...

by janet ashbyIf you have poor soil in your garden or very heavy clay soil you may want to consider using a raised bed garden. In a raised bed you will be ale to add good quality soil full of nutrients and organic matter which will aid drainage and ensure your plants grow well. A raised bed garden...