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 …

Many gardeners dream of having a small backyard orchard with healthy fruit trees producing a good harvest year after year. If you have clay soil, …

There is a great deal of confusion, especially for novice gardeners, about the differences between compost and mulch. After all, if mulch is made up …

Having fruit trees in your own backyard can be a fun and rewarding experience. However, raising fruit trees will be discouraging from the get-go if …

Growing your own fruit tree in your backyard may seem impossible if your soil is of poor quality, does not drain well, or seems to …

The best companion plants for lemon trees will attract pollinators and predatory insects. Bees and butterflies help pollinate the tree, resulting in larger harvests. Beetles, …

Companion planting is an excellent, natural gardening strategy for warding off pests and diseases, increasing pollination, and cultivating nutrients.  There are a number of companion …

Fruit trees can be needy, and gardeners spend a lot of time and energy trying to repel pests, increase harvests, and improve growing conditions. Although …

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 …

Today’s gardeners often look for safe, natural ways to care for their crops.  Companion planting is a practice that uses plants to produce nutrients, repel …