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Gardening

5 Ways to Make Gardening Easier for Older Adults

5 Ways to Make Gardening Easier for Older Adults

Jun 15th 2023

Gardening can become a lifelong hobby for those who enjoy it. Low-impact and usually done right at home, older adults and seniors can often partake in gardening for decades before the strain gets to be too much. There are some steps you can take to make gardening even more accessible to those who wi …
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How to Dog Proof My Sprinklers

How to Dog Proof My Sprinklers

Jun 15th 2023

If your dog loves to dig out, chew or bite your sprinklers, it is an expensive problem. While portable sprinklers can be moved, fixed sprinklers are easy prey. Most dogs enjoy playing with sprinkler systems that can damage a crucial part of the irrigation system. Not only can it be frustrating, but …
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End of Summer Clean-up in the Garden

End of Summer Clean-up in the Garden

Jun 9th 2023

The end of the summer season can be difficult for gardeners and landscape lovers because the arrival of cooler temperatures calls for end-of-season garden clean-up and winter preparations. If you live in a hot climate, you have another garden season to go. If you live in a cold climate, you'll soon …
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Mid-Summer Vegetable Gardening

Mid-Summer Vegetable Gardening

Jun 9th 2023

As we go from the early summer days to the blaring mid-summer heat, your plants may seem to wilt due to rising temperatures, lack of rain, and blazing sun. Be at ease! Mid-summer is the best time to prepare a vegetable garden and enjoy a plentiful harvest. Many people consider mid-summer to be the …
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Drip Irrigation Pressure Regulator Guide

Drip Irrigation Pressure Regulator Guide

Jun 9th 2023

One of the most important components to include in your drip irrigation system is the pressure regulator. Without one, your system could face serious issues with consistent pressure throughout your tubing, leading to low flowing areas and decreased performance. During those hot days of summer, consi …
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Gardening: Know Your Soil Type

Gardening: Know Your Soil Type

Jun 9th 2023

Turning your garden into flourishing success depends on knowing your soil type. Depending on your location, you will likely have one of these six soil types: sandy, clay, loam, peat, chalk, and silt. Knowing the soil type in your garden is crucial as it will help you create a lush, healthy garden an …
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Organic Gardening Guide

Organic Gardening Guide

Jun 1st 2023

Organic gardening is one of the best steps you can take to ensure you have a delicious and healthy food supply for you and your family. When growing food at home, you get all of the benefits of moving your body, being outside, connecting with nature and leaving synthetic fertilizers and pesticides b …
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The Best Drought Tolerant Perennials

The Best Drought Tolerant Perennials

May 31st 2023

Whether you're living on the West Coast of the United States or you're going through an especially hot and dry summer, one of the best ways to ensure your garden stays healthy and thriving is to plant drought tolerant perennials. Native plants in hot and dry areas often have built-in mechanisms for …
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Emitters vs. Dripline

Emitters vs. Dripline

May 26th 2023

Wondering about the difference between emitters vs. driplines? Be sure you are choosing the right type of irrigation for your garden and landscape by learning about the pros and cons of each type. Whether you're looking for peak versatility in your system or wish to customize for a specific area, re …
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