Drought Prevention
Drought is common in July and August … and so are municipal or state watering restrictions! The best way to avoid problemsContinue Reading
Tag: mulch
9 Advantages of Using Buckwheat Hulls as Mulch
Buckwheat hull mulch in a home garden. Photo: browfarmonlinestore.co.uk By Fabian Deimos Are you looking for a mulching solution forContinue Reading
The Benefits of Mulching
By Larry Hodgson Mulching is one of the basic elements of “laidback gardening”. Mulch consists of a layer of usuallyContinue Reading
The Story of Mulch
Leaf mulch being added to a flower bed. Photo: fresh-basil.com Mulching, the art of adding a layer of material toContinue Reading
Don’t Forget to Mulch your Vegetable Garden!
The age-old tradition for vegetable gardens is to plow the soil deeply at the beginning of each season and then doContinue Reading
Laidback Gardener Tip of the Day
Hoeing Conserves Water. Really? I still hear the old adage “hoeing conserves water” being repeated by home gardeners. This isContinue Reading