Good to Know
There is so very much we can easily do as ordinary gardeners to practice sustainable gardening. Many of these simple gardening practices and knowledge will save time and money as well as benefit your plants.
- Propagate by Cuttings
Propagation by cuttings is sometimes considered a technique for houseplants. But for many garden and landscape plants, propagating by cuttings is the best method
- How Flowers Attract Pollinators
Flowers want to be pollinated and they display certain characteristics to attract specific pollinators.
- Nature's Signals
Gardening activities can be coordinated with Mother Nature's signals.
- Self Seeders
Great strategies for dealing with rampant self seeding plants.
- Attracting Beneficial Insects
There are many insects that you will enjoy having in your garden. If you attract the beneficial insects, they will help control the pests.
- Natural Pest Control
Our gardens, both crop and flower gardens, provide a buffet for pests in one consolidated feasting area. Companion Planting can help reduce insect pest problems.
- Preventing Insect Pests
Defensive measures you can take to prevent and minimize insect damage
- Gardening with Allergies
You absolutely CAN grow, tend and enjoy a garden with allergies
- The Scoop on Mail Order Plants
Ordering plants from catalogs or .com mail order gives you much greater variety of plants to choose from.
- Terminology
Understanding the terminology will help to understand the issues and relationship between science and the food industry.
- Benefits of Snow
There is a long list of benefits from snow for our gardens and landscapes.