Welcome, fellow plant lovers!
This section is packed with practical advice for growing flowers, herbs, vegetables, and lawns—plus a few tried-and-true strategies for dealing with weeds and pesky critters. Most of what you’ll find here is geared toward four-season, cold-climate gardens.
With a background in plant biology, ecology, and botany and over 50 years of hands-on experience, I’ve learned to work with the land, not fight it.
I garden organically, rely on seeds to keep things budget-friendly, and focus on what thrives naturally.
As Beth Chatto wisely said, “The right plant for the right place.” That principle guides everything I grow—and everything I share here.
Let’s get growing.
Do deer eat tomatoes? Oh yes, they do! It’s frustrating to see your hard work go to waste because you can’t keep these hungry pests out of your garden! Are you ready to take back your produce? Read on! We’ve got the best tips for keeping deer away from your precious vegetable plants. Do Deer…
Wondering how to get rid of Crabgrass? We’ve done the research and figured out which are the best crabgrass preventers on the market today. We’ve also got tips for using them. This is the year you say goodbye to Crabgrass for good.
Need a good weed puller? Check out our in-depth reviews, comparisons, and more. We’ll also tell you what kinds of things you need to look for when choosing this tool. Get the information you need and buy with confidence.
Installing sod is a great way to get a new lawn quickly, but how long does it take sod to root? How do you make sure the roots take hold? Whether you’re planning on installing sod soon or are just curious, keep reading! In this post, we’ll look at the factors that influence rooting time and offer some tips for getting your sod off to a strong start.
You have planted a beautiful lawn, but now your green grass is changing color. Grass turning yellow can be caused by various problems, but don’t worry – it’s not usually the end of the world. Here are 6 reasons why your grass may be losing its color and how you can fix them.
Clay soil can be a real challenge for gardeners, especially when choosing grass. Grass for clay soil needs to tolerate the specific challenges associated with this kind of soil. In this post, we’re going to look at some of the best types of grasses that will work well with clay soils no matter what climate you live in!
