How do you keep voles out of your garden? This is a question posed to me by a friend. Keeping Voles out of the garden is a tough one. The little varmints love to eat our plants and they are … Continue reading
Category Archives: Garden Tips
Advantages of a Garden Greenhouse PLUS Some Important TIPS… The contained environment of a greenhouse offers specific benefits to the home gardener. One of the primary advantages of a garden greenhouse is that the growing season can be extended, either … Continue reading
How to Plant a Tree Correctly Over the years I’ve planted more trees than I can count. There are common mistakes made by well meaning homeowners and even landscapers. Hmm… Well, the basic rules of thumb for how to plant … Continue reading
Building Raised Beds Building raised beds are a great way to have a flower or vegetable garden. Building garden beds above the native earth has numerous benefits. First, if your local dirt is not particularly good, you can add better … Continue reading
It’s Spring and It’s Time to Start Your Seeds It doesn’t matter if your seeds are for flowers or the vegetable garden. Now is the time. Start them inside until you’re past the last frost date in your area. For … Continue reading