Nearly every gardener has some type of gardening equipment. In fact, it is nearly impossible to have a garden without used gardening equipment. What kind of gardening equipment you use will obviously depend on the size and extent of your garden, what you are able to handle, if you want Continue reading
Monthly Archives: March 2010
6 Gardening Tips for Small Yards
If you have a small yard and a desire a simple, well-maintained garden — keep these gardening tips in mind. It only takes two critical elements – determination and know-how. Here are simple some tips to keep your garden looking healthy and enjoyable.
1. Deadheading
Keep your garden border free Continue reading
Simple Tips to Grow Healthy House Plants
Many people struggle with caring for their plants. With house plants, there is no need to worry. Here are a few simple tips to grow indoor plants successfully.
1. Watering
Too much water will kill most houseplants. Looks are deceiving, so use the finger test to see if your soil Continue reading
Choosing an Apartment Compost Bin for Worms
Many people living an apartment believe it is not possible to compost in a “tiny” home. Composting in an apartment is not as difficult as you might think. The process is the same and there are options just like a house with a yard. I’ve already covered a few of Continue reading
Gardening Books
Gardening books come in all different shapes and sizes and offer more information on gardening than can be found anywhere else. Anything anyone ever wanted to know about gardening can be found in a gardening book. Gardening books are not expensive, and will end up being worth much more than Continue reading
Gardening Gloves
One of the best things about gardening is feeling warm, moist dirt in your bare hands, but you will often end up with blistered, chapped, and scraped skin. The solution to this problem is gardening gloves. The more time you spend getting down and dirty in the garden, the more Continue reading
Apartment Composting
Apartment composting is possible even with a little space. If you live in a warm climate compost on the patio or balcony. During those freezing winter months, compost in the space under the sink, next to the washer and dryer, or on top of your fridge. You can compost in Continue reading
My Apartment Worm Bin Smells Bad
Worm bins do not smell if set up correctly. There are a few key items to keep in mind.
Is there enough oxygen in your worm bin? A lack of oxygen will make your worm bin smell.
Did you add to much food to your worm bin? If you have Continue reading