Month: May 2014
Gardening Traditions
I am writing this on Memorial Day and was inspired to write about some of my family traditions centered around gardening. Some of my fondest memories are working together with my […]
Mulch Reduces Weeds
Mulch Reduces Weeds My neighbor has a lot fewer weed problems than I do. He tells me it is because he uses mulch. Is mulch really that effective in reducing weed […]
Organic Insect Control for fruit and vegetables
I would like to prevent damage from various insects on my fruits and vegetables this year. Are there organic or natural pesticides which I can use safely? Nowadays we have several […]
Plant flowers between bulb leaves
The leaves of my daffodils and tulips are sprawled all over the ground and look messy. Can I remove leaves now without harming next year’s bulbs? There are several ways to […]