If you live in a mild climate, you don't need to hang up your hoe in November. After all, winter gardening is what makes living in congested temperate zones worthwhile!
You can reduce garden water use in many ways - from simply watering less often to investing in a new irrigation system or planting scheme.
Consider watering household plants with water that would otherwise be wasted - from both indoors and out. Rainwater is free of chemicals and minerals; all you have to do is catch it as it falls...
Gardening doesn't have to be a lot of work, especially if you use mulch in your vegetable and ornamental beds and pathways. Mulch is a huge garden timesaver because it helps prevent weeds, reduces...
Plants get dirty just like anything else around the house. Clean your plants whenever you clean the room; keeping them clean will help them live longer.
No garden is complete without a compost pile! Compost is a soil conditioner, mulch and fertilizer all wrapped into one. It feeds the soil microorganisms that help plants stay healthy, adds...
Compost adds nutrients and organic matter to your soil. It does not involve burning plants, so it can be added to the soil any time. It is ready to use when it has a moist, crumbling texture with...
With a little effort and determination, a thriving organic garden can be yours.
Any type of sprout can be dehydrated. After the sprouts are dried, they will add a wonderful nutlike flavor to your cooking.
This is a suggestion from one of our special eHow Contributors. It is yet another way to put plastic bottle to use instead of throwing them out.
Once the temperature outside drops, the heat goes up inside your home. Great for you, but torture for your indoor plants. Lack of light during the short winter days and minimum humidity are...
Don't waste money on expensive lawn fertilizers. Follow this easy-to-make recipe to keep your lawn looking its best.
Ah, autumn, when the days are crisp and the weekends are filled with football, fun - and raking leaves for hours on end. Make raking leaves a little less work by getting smart and minimizing the...
A mulch is a layer of material applied to the soil's surface. It cuts down on weeds and conserves moisture so you water less.
Just as children do, flowers need plenty of good food to grow healthy and strong - and that food is fertilizer. Fertilizers usually have three elements: nitrogen, which promotes green, lush...
So, you've decided to cut back on using pesticides in your garden. Good for you! But when you tried releasing ladybugs into your garden to eat aphids, they flew away immediately. Don't give up -...
I'm going to show you how to build your own terrarium. Terrariums are mini indoor gardens that are perfect for people who want to decorate their home or office with houseplants, but don't have a...
Ficus Benjamina - the plant you love to hate! The most common complaint is that the leaves turn yellow and fall off, leaving you with bare branches - not very attractive to look at! Here are a few...
Readying your garden for winter is essential in cold-winter regions, where freezing, drying conditions can tax even hardy plants. Even in warmer climates there's plenty to do.
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