Rain Garden: What It Is, How It Works & Is It Right for Your Yard?
After a heavy downpour, water running off your roof, driveway, patio, or other hard surfaces has to go somewhere. On
Sustainable Gardening
Practical guidance for gardening more sustainably, including composting, improving soil health, conserving water, supporting pollinators, reducing waste, and using environmentally responsible gardening practices.
Pollinator Garden: How to Create a Thriving Garden for Pollinators
A pollinator garden is more than a flower bed that happens to attract a few bees. Done well, it provides
Drought Tolerant Plants: 20 Choices for Home Gardens and Landscapes
Choosing plants that cope well with dry periods can make a home landscape easier to manage where rainfall is inconsistent
How to Use Compost in the Garden: A Beginner’s Guide
If you have a batch of dark, crumbly compost and are wondering what to do next, the answer depends on
How to Start Composting: A Beginner’s Step-by-Step Guide
Composting can sound more technical than it really is. You may have heard about “greens,” “browns,” carbon-to-nitrogen ratios, turning schedules,