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Planting a French Country Garden: 7 Simple Steps to Get It Right
Interested in planting a French country garden? Let me cut straight to the chase — yes, you can absolutely plant a French country garden, even if your...
Sep 29,2026
How to Grow Desert Ironwood: A Keystone Species Guide
The desert ironwood tree is called a keystone species for a reason — it literally shapes the entire Sonoran Desert ecosystem. Remove it, and you don't...
Sep 29,2026
How to Grow Scotch Bonnet Peppers: A Complete Guide
The best way to grow scotch bonnet peppers starts indoors about 8 to 10 weeks before your last frost — trust me, it's the single most important step y...
Sep 29,2026
Edible Native Garden: 5 Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
If you're wondering whether growing an edible garden is worth the effort, let me save you some time: yes, it absolutely is, and native plants make it ...
Sep 29,2026
Weather Related Leaf Drop: How to Spot It and What to Do
When you notice plants losing leaves, your first instinct might be to blame pests or diseases — but I'd encourage you to check the weather forecast fi...
Sep 29,2026
Dethatch Zoysia: When, How, and Why It Matters
“Removing thatch in a zoysia lawn isn’t something you need to do every season, but when it’s time, you have to get it right. A little thatch — under h...
Sep 29,2026
Turn Your Old Garden Hose Into a Soaker Hose, Doormat, and More
Ways to reuse an old garden hose are more plentiful than you might think. I've been exactly where you are — staring at a cracked, leaking hose and won...
Sep 29,2026
10 Worst Plants for the Garden (And What to Plant Instead)
Let me be blunt with you: the worst plants for the garden aren't just annoying — they're the ones that make you question your sanity and your landscap...
Sep 29,2026
How to Make Drunken Compost in 14 Days with Beer and Soda
If you've ever waited months for a compost pile to break down, you know the frustration. So what is drunken composting? Simply put, it's a fast-track ...
Sep 29,2026
8 Expert Tips for Growing Tomatoes in the South
Vegetable gardeners in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana are quick to share their tomato growing tips they learned from the School of Hard Knoc...
Sep 29,2026
How I Use Beneficial Nematodes to Beat Iris Borers
If you're dealing with iris borers in your garden, you've probably wondered if there's a natural way to get rid of them without harsh chemicals. The a...
Sep 29,2026
Small Space? Grow Tiara Cabbage for Big Harvests
If you’re searching for advice on growing Tiara cabbage, you’re probably wondering if you can actually get a decent harvest without dedicating half yo...
Sep 29,2026
5 Fast-Growing Annual Vines for Shade
The answer is: yes, you can grow climbing annuals in a shady garden, but you have to choose the right vines and understand what shade really means in ...
Sep 29,2026
5 August Garden Tasks South-Central Gardeners Get Wrong
Yes, August garden tasks in the South-Central region are all about survival and smart planning — I've learned that the hard way after years of gardeni...
Sep 29,2026
7 Proven Tips to Extend Vegetable Shelf Life From a Master Gardener
We all know we need to eat more vegetables, but the real challenge is how to keep vegetables fresh longer so we actually use them before they go bad. ...
Sep 29,2026
3 Common Mistakes When Planting Southwest Shade Trees
If you're looking for shade trees in the Southwest, you've come to the right place. The short answer is: yes, you absolutely can find beautiful, hardy...
Sep 29,2026