Paul Brown

You can grow healthy lavender in pots if you have the right pots, soil, amount of water, and sunlight. Lavender plants are very delicate and require comprehensive care when repotted. …

Compost is the single most important ingredient in a healthy, thriving garden. Not only does it improve the soil, but it provides a convenient and purposeful way to recycle kitchen …

If you’ve been seeking flowers that will bloom all season, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve compiled a list of the top annuals and perennials that produce flowers from …

Applying mulch to your garden beds is one of the most effective ways you can help your plants thrive. Mulch keeps weeds at bay, reduces water loss, moderates soil temperature, …

I get way too excited about battery-powered yard tools. After years of struggling with clogged carburetors, fouled spark plugs, and the numerous other issues that plague gas-powered tools, the promise …

When it comes to hedge trimmers or almost any yard tool for that matter, I’m a big believer in battery-powered solutions. Gas-powered hedge trimmers are heavy and noisy and electric …

Citrus fruits are often associated with tropical or subtropical growing regions, off-limits to growers in cooler areas. This makes perfect sense since citrus trees require some warmth and humidity, but …

Pecan trees are not only a beautiful shade tree but also a fun (albeit messy) source of tasty, nutritious nuts. A healthy pecan tree has the potential to outlive the …

If your pecan tree harvest is declining, and you have not changed your maintenance habits, you might be dealing with an old tree that is just slowing down. You can …

Healthy pecan trees should have deep roots. The biggest obstacle for deep roots is when the soil does not allow for slow and steady drainage. This can be due to …