Last spring, I spent hours digging raised beds in an 80-by-130-foot community garden plot. The weeds were fierce, and although the walking paths were nice, they became overrun by the overzealous ...

Having an inquisitive mind, and desiring to improve my garden, I happened upon The Back to Eden gardening phenomenon while doing some leisurely research. The recognized creator of this concept, Paul ...

Q. We are taking down several trees on our property I would like to chip up the branches to make mulch for our gardens. I read that freshly ground wood chips steal nitrogen from the soil. Is this true ...

Wood chips are an easy and affordable way to give your garden a boost. They're commonly used as mulch to suppress weeds, improve water retention, and reduce soil erosion. Beyond mulch, wood chips can ...

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There are several important things for gardeners and homeowners to remember when torrential rains hit the area: Don’t add any additional water to this mess. It’s hard to believe, but I’ve seen more ...

Alex asks: We just took down a few trees that were blocking our view and had them chipped. We were going to use the chips as mulch in our garden. How thick should we apply it and does it require any ...

Mother Nature always knows what is best. In this case I am referring to using fresh wood chips as an effective and inexpensive way to lay mulch throughout your garden. Wood chips are freshly chipped ...

Have you ever thought about adding a pond, waterfall, or water feature to your yard? Water adds soothing sound and visuals, particularly earning its keep by making a yard “feel” cooler during the oven ...