ALL BLOGS

Blogs

Every week our experienced editors write blogs covering a wide range of topics to include in our email newsletters.

Sep 17, 2025 Unsung Heroes: The Best Bugs for Protecting Your Garden When we think of bugs, our minds often jump to pesky critters that wreak havoc on our carefully cultivated gardens. However, not all bugs are … Sep 10, 2025 Capturing Nature's Beauty: 10 Tips for Taking Great Garden Photos Gardens are a living canvas of colors, textures, and emotions. Whether you're a professional photographer or just an avid nature enthusiast with a camera, capturing … Sep 3, 2025 A Green Thumb's Guide: Propagating Plants and Taking Cuttings If you've ever marveled at a friend's lush garden or vibrant indoor jungle and wondered how they multiplied their plant collection so successfully, you're in … Aug 27, 2025 The Untouched Beauty: Discovering the Benefits of Leaving Your Garden Alone In a world where meticulous gardening and carefully curated landscapes dominate, a refreshing concept challenges the norm: leaving your garden alone. While the idea might … Aug 20, 2025 Embrace Low Maintenance Gardening with Mulch: A Time-Saving Solution In today's fast-paced world, finding ways to simplify our lives and reduce the time we spend on daily chores is a constant pursuit. This desire … Aug 13, 2025 The Difference Between Soil and Dirt: Unearthing the Hidden Secrets of Earth's Skin When gardening, farming, or simply appreciating the natural world, we often hear the terms "soil" and "dirt" used interchangeably. However, as any seasoned gardener or … Aug 6, 2025 Finding the Perfect Fit: The Ideal Size for a Raised Garden Bed Creating a raised garden bed is an excellent way to cultivate your little patch of paradise, regardless of the space available. These versatile structures maximize … Jul 30, 2025 Types of Garden Spiders That Benefit Plants: Nature's Pest Controllers Gardens are vibrant and thriving ecosystems where plants and insects coexist. While some insects can cause damage to our beloved plants, others play a crucial … Jul 23, 2025 Gardening Mistakes That Are Killing Your Plants Gardening is a wonderful and rewarding hobby that allows us to connect with nature and create beautiful spaces. However, even the most experienced gardeners can … Jul 16, 2025 6 Effective Plants to Keep Weeds Out of Your Garden Maintaining a beautiful and weed-free garden can be a constant battle for any gardener. While several methods are available to control weeds, including mulching and … Jul 9, 2025 Tips for Making the Best Use of a Small Garden A small garden doesn't mean you can't create a beautiful, functional outdoor space. With some planning and creativity, you can make the most of every … Jul 2, 2025 How to Tell If Your Seeds Are Still Good: A Gardener's Guide Seeds are the essence of life for gardeners. They hold the potential to sprout into beautiful plants, providing us with an abundance of flowers, fruits, … Jun 25, 2025 What Is Humus and How Is It Formed? When you think about soil, you might picture a brown, lifeless substance. However, beneath the surface lies a hidden world of organic matter and nutrients … Jun 18, 2025 Innovative Planting Ideas for Small Gardens Small gardens can be a blessing in disguise, offering a cozy and manageable outdoor space. However, maximizing limited square footage requires creativity and thoughtful planning. … Jun 11, 2025 A Green Start: Choosing the Right Seeds to Start Indoors As the frost of winter gives way to the promise of spring, avid gardeners and plant enthusiasts are already dreaming about their lush, bountiful gardens. … Jun 4, 2025 What Makes a Plant Invasive? Unraveling the Intricacies of an Ecological Challenge The natural world is a delicate balance of interconnected organisms, each playing a vital role in maintaining the health and diversity of ecosystems. However, some … May 28, 2025 Cultivate a Thriving Survival Garden: A Step-by-Step Guide In an increasingly unpredictable world, self-sufficiency has gained significant importance. Creating a survival garden is one of the most empowering ways to ensure your family's … May 21, 2025 Do Substratum Soil and Bedrock Affect My Garden? Gardening is a wonderful and rewarding hobby that allows us to connect with nature and cultivate beautiful landscapes. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just … May 14, 2025 Tips to Help You Start an Edible Garden Growing your food has gained tremendous popularity in recent years, and for good reason. Starting an edible garden allows you to enjoy fresh, organic produce … May 7, 2025 Maximizing Harvests and Soil Health: A Guide to Crop Rotations in Your Home Garden The ancient agricultural practice of crop rotation can be a game changer when maintaining a thriving home garden. Crop rotation involves systematically changing the types …