gardening

Did you know that certain plants grow better together? For centuries, humans have been experimenting with the food they grow and keeping track of those small changes that influence yield, size, and insect predation of the plants in their gardens. Recently, companion planting has made a resurgence am …

Planting your garden with a purpose is an excellent way to save you money. With inflation causing the price of produce to go up, you can reap benefits by providing fresh, healthy veggies for you and your family from your vegetable garden or landscape. Fresh garden vegetables will help you eat more s …

Rock gardens can beautify any landscape. They are particularly appropriate for hot, arid regions where water is scarce. But they also can work well for steep slopes or practically any other area you want to beautify with a natural and tranquil look. Part of the appeal of rock gardens is their low m …

The days are getting longer and we're all getting ready for gardening weather. Once the last frost has passed, the growing season has begun!  People garden for many reasons, but one of the most popular is to grow fresh, local produce for the whole family or neighborhood (especially when the zuc …

Practical gardening is highly popular right now. If you want to enhance or update your landscape and garden in 2023, it's a great time to add popular trends and some timeless designs to your project. Surrounding yourself with natural beauty isn't frivolous, and it is a worthwhile endeavor that impro …

Many gardeners appreciate the numerous benefits of composting. A good compost bin can provide you a rich source of "black gold" to fertilize your plants and condition your soil. At the same time, composting helps the environment. That is because yard debris, table scraps and other suitable items en …

A rock border surrounding your garden can add a touch of beauty to your property, boosting your home's curb appeal. Rock borders delineate the garden, helping to keep pedestrians and animals out. A good rock border can also discourage weeds from growing, prevent erosion and keep the soil in place in …

For many of the decisions we make in life, there are pluses and minuses. That goes for greenhouses too. There are pros and cons when it comes to greenhouses. If you are a backyard organic farmers' market grower with other small to medium-size farmers nearby, starting your plants early in the season …

You may have seen the word "guano” on packages in local nurseries or online. Maybe you have heard fellow gardeners and growers chatting about it. But what is guano? We here at DripWorks are glad you asked. The long list of the benefits of bat guano can help you grow practically anything bette …