With the average sized home lot getting smaller and smaller, it’s becoming more difficult for people to grow their own seasonal garden. But did you know that someone with a condo, with nothing more than a small patio or walkout deck, can easily grow a substantial garden by planting in containers? Container Gardening Every garden…
Over time your home’s yard can come out of grade. Numerous things are factors in this, including settling and erosion. But it’s not a difficult fix; it’s a job you can perform easily on your own, in one afternoon (depending upon the size of the yard on which you intend to reset the grade). The…
Hopefully your summertime garden is planted by now; we’ve had a wetter, colder spring this year which may have inhibited your garden’s growth, or maybe even your enthusiasm for planting one. But, Memorial Day marks the annual growing season on many a gardener’s calendar here in Montana, for all warm-soil plants. And, for those of…
Raised Garden beds are simple build and easy to maintain. You can put one up just about anywhere. They are practical and economical, as well beautiful. And today’s modern gardener has a host of choices to consider when deciding which building material will work best to build them. Here are a few of the most…
There are many pests that can inhabit our gardens and ruin all our hard work. And for those who don’t rely on the organic methods of pest control, there are numerous chemical-types found in the aisles of almost every home and garden store. But, if you do want to garden organically, how will you deal…
Many of us just let the garden go to weeds once the growing season ends. Then we clean it all out in the spring, and start anew. But did you know it’s beneficial for the garden to get an end-of-season cleaning? It’s true. And here are a few tips that will get you started. Clean…
Believe it or not, winter is coming. For many of us it’s a time to look forward to: the cooler days, the yellow leaves, the holiday season that is just around the corner. But for those of you who have outdoor pets or livestock, are you prepared to keep them warm and safe through the…
Wintertime is the perfect time to plan for next year’s gardening and yard projects. This is the time to take stock of your supplies and to plan your projects for when the first greenery of spring arrives. If you have never planted a garden or have never taken on any landscaping projects, you are going…
So often we hear the saying “well-drained soil”, but what exactly does this mean? You can buy a gardening manual, read the back of a package of seeds, and there it is: “well-drained soil”. Basically, it refers to the quality of your soil. Soil should have good structure, meaning that it should be able to…
Erosion and foundation shifts can change the grade around our home. Why is this a problem? Because our home’s grade is set to move water away from the home; if water is allowed to pool up around a home’s foundation, it can find its way inside. Grade can also get thrown off with the shift…