Balconies and Patios Maximizing Vertical Space When living in an apartment or a home with limited outdoor space, it’s essential to think vertically. While expanding your garden horizontally is great, I’ve always found vertical gardening to be a game changer....
Choosing the Right Plants Understanding Your Space Before I jumped into the world of edible landscaping, I realized that knowing my space was crucial. I took a good look around my yard and made a mental note of where sunlight danced and where shadows lurked throughout...
Creating a Welcoming Habitat Understanding Pollinator Needs Alright, first thing’s first—if we want to attract bees and butterflies to our gardens, we’ve gotta understand what makes them tick. Pollinators, like bees and butterflies, are drawn to specific habitats and...
Compost: The Gardener’s Gold What is Compost? Compost is like magic for your garden, transforming kitchen scraps and yard waste into a nutritious treasure for your soil. If you ever wondered what to do with those vegetable peels or fallen leaves, composting is...
Understanding Native Plants Defining Native Plants When I first dove into gardening, the term “native plants” popped up quite a bit, but I had no clue what it really meant. In short, native plants are those species that naturally occur in a particular...
Planning Your DIY Greenhouse Choosing the Right Location When I first decided to build my own greenhouse, the location was my top priority. Finding a sunny spot was key because I wanted to maximize the sunlight exposure for my plants. Remember, the more sun, the...
