Mother Nature’s Calendar: When to Plant the Peas?

by Ruth S. Foster | Apr 22, 2014 | HowTo, Lawn & Garden, Pots & Containers

We watched the groundhog in February and he was right.  This winter was very cold and late, but now it’s almost time to plant the peas.  But exactly when?  In old Ireland, when one could sit naked on the bare ground, it was time to plant the peas.  However, you...

Decorate your New Home with Flowering Plants

by Diana M. Cammarota | Apr 2, 2014 | HowTo, Lawn & Garden, Pots & Containers

When one considers all that comes along with purchasing a new home or moving into a new place, outfitting your space with flowers and plants may seem to be low on the list of priorities. However, few things bring life and beauty to a home like houseplants –...

Building and Maintaining Raised Garden Beds

by ryw | Jul 30, 2013 | HowTo, Lawn & Garden, Pots & Containers

Raised garden beds are simple ways to landscape your yard or start growing your own vegetables. They’re easy to maintain, add a splash of color with flowers or a place to grow fresh veggies, and can be placed almost anywhere in the yard. Plus, the raised height makes...

A Fix for Tomato Blight

by Ruth S. Foster | Nov 12, 2009 | HowTo, Lawn & Garden, Pots & Containers

As someone who has been growing edibles for over 30 years, I can tell stories about crop failures and successes of all kinds. But one old reliable has always been tomatoes. Until 2009, that is. One day, all the leaves on my big vines full of fruit, just wilted and...

Container Gardening 101

by National Gardening Association | Jul 14, 2004 | HowTo, Lawn & Garden, Pots & Containers

Today’s condominium owners and apartment dwellers do not have to forsake gardening. In fact, they can create their own garden hideaway in small spaces. Gardening in small space means you plant in containers, choose plants carefully, grow up on trellises instead...

How to Build a Redwood Planter

by ryw | Jan 1, 2001 | HowTo, Lawn & Garden, Pots & Containers

For best results: Measure and trim each piece as you build. Pre-drill holes, especially at the ends of boards to prevent splitting. Use only top-quality, hot dipped galvanized nails to prevent stains. 1. Nail two 2X2’s to adjacent faces of each 4X4 corner post....