Potted citrus trees can handle some cold. But in places with sustained freezing or below-freezing temperatures, they need to spend winter indoors. Citrus trees can grow and be quite productive indoors with proper care. Put them in the sunniest spot you can find — maybe a south- or ...
If you want to protect your spring garden from hungry animals, choose bulbs they don't like. No plant is 100 percent critter-proof. But some spring-blooming bulbs have toxic or unpalatable defenses that deter deer, rabbits and rodents. For instance, crown imperials are known as "stink lilies." ...
Gardening is a simple way to bring families together while simultaneously teaching kids hands-on lessons about nature, responsibility and healthy living. Whether you have a backyard garden, a few containers on the patio or are looking for a starting point, getting your children involved in ...
I love the idea of transforming garbage into free mulch and fertilizer. Composting is a win-win: I save money and keep my eggshells, coffee grounds and weeds out of a landfill. Compost is the single best additive available for improving any soil type. Is your soil too sandy? Add compost. Too ...
We all dream of it: A breathtaking, lush, verdant garden that nourishes our souls and makes us the envy of the neighborhood. And to make that dream come true, our first thoughts tend to focus on plants. But the garden is a structure, and like any structure, it requires a good foundation. ...
If you've dreamed of growing a vegetable garden but your backyard is too shady, is paved or is simply too small, consider the front yard. Planned properly, it will not only provide a nice harvest but might even bring new friends to your gate. Such gardens were commonplace a few generations ...
