Gardening tips

You’ve probably heard the old advice: “Add sand to improve drainage.” But many experienced gardeners know better. In most soils, adding sand doesn’t help—it actually …

You don’t need a shed full of expensive gear to garden well. In fact, some of the best gardening tools are already hiding in your …

You followed the instructions. You used the right soil, watered carefully, placed them under grow lights or in a sunny window. And still—your seedlings wilt, …

Mulch is one of the best things you can add to your garden—but only if you’re doing it the right way. Unfortunately, many gardeners unknowingly …

Raised beds are often praised for their better drainage, improved soil control, and higher yields—but they can also come with an unexpected downside: nutrient leaching. …

It seems harmless enough—drag out the garden hose, water your plants, and move on. But what if that very hose is doing more harm than …

After years of using tap water in my garden, I decided to make a switch I’d been curious about for a long time—I started watering …

You don’t need acres of land or a permaculture degree to grow a thriving, layered food forest. In fact, you can start with just 10 …

A thriving compost pile is one of the best gifts you can give your garden—but when it starts to smell bad, it can quickly go …

Raised beds were once my go-to solution for everything—from controlling soil quality to organizing my garden space. But over time, I started noticing issues: soil …