Tag: gardening
Water WiseQuestions about watering the lawn can leave homeowners frustrated and scratching their heads. How much to water? When should I water? And what\'s the best way to water?
These tips will answer
10 Easy Vegetables to Grow in Your GardenGrowing fresh, healthy vegetables at home isn\'t as hard as it may sound. Novice gardeners just need good dirt, easy plants to grow, lots of sunshine and the ri
Gardening With Charlie - Pruning Fruit TreesWhile it\'s easy this time of year to just daydream about next year\'s garden, there are some chores to be done. Late winter is the perfect time for one of my
Nurturing NatureIf you enjoy the outdoors, want to learn more about nature or want to make your yard more earth-friendly, then creating a backyard habitat is for you. Thousands of people all over the
Taking Care of Garden Tools- Keeping garden tools in good working order not only makes gardening tasks easier, it can help plants thrive, too. Sharp hand pruners, for example, make cleaner cuts that h
Tips for Planting SunflowersThe easiest way to add some brightness to your garden is to plant that hearty, yellow favorite - the sunflower. With ancestry traceable to dry prairie lands, these sturdy p
Gardening With Charlie - Contain Yourself- I remember when container gardening meant throwing a few geraniums in a clay pot out on the front steps. The pot invariably would be filled with weeds by mid
Giving Houseplants A Boost- Is your favorite houseplant flourishing or flagging? It might be getting too big for its britches. Transferring to a larger pot is a good opportunity for pruning the roots,
Pretty Pokeweed Poisonous From Berries to Tap Root- Common pokeweed (Phytolacca Americana) doesn’t look poisonous, but every part of it is. That can be a problem in fall, particularly for youngsters.
Gardening Remedies From Your Kitchen- It\'s summer and time to start enjoying the fruits of your gardening labors by harvesting a bounty of vegetables, fruits and flowers. However, you aren\'t the only
