Don’t Butt Out in Flower Pots!
In Montreal, Canada, at least 60 fires and millions of dollars of damage were caused by cigarette butts carelessly tossedContinue Reading
Category: Mulching
No Real Need to Blanch Leeks
Leeks (Allium ampeloprasum) with a long white stalk have always been considered highly desirable by gardeners. To obtain such whiteness,Continue Reading
Garden Myth: Pine Needles Acidify the Soil
There is a very common and persistent garden myth that pine needles (and other conifer needles) acidify the soil andContinue Reading
When to Apply Compost?
Question: When should I apply compost so it will be most profitable for both the soil and my plants? DorisContinue Reading
Cocoa Mulch Can Be Poisonous to Dogs
The first time I heard that cocoa mulch could be toxic to dogs, I was sure it was a gardenContinue Reading
The One Gardening Rule I Always Break
I’ve been mulching for decades now and find it helps give me healthy plants with less work on my part:Continue Reading
Vacation Care for your Garden
Taking a summer vacation is a long-standing tradition. You get two weeks, three weeks or even four weeks off eachContinue Reading
Black Spots on a White Wall
Have you noticed tiny black bumps firmly glued to a white or pale outdoor surface, especially siding, but also aContinue Reading
Garden Myth: Oak Leaf Toxicity
You often read that you shouldn’t put oak (Quercus spp.) leaves in the compost, because they’ll be toxic to micro-organismsContinue Reading
The Truth about Coffee Grounds
According to popular belief, coffee grounds are practically a miracle product. They keep slugs and cats at bay, stimulate plantContinue Reading