Homemade Nutrient Rich Organic Tea for Plants
Find out how to make a homemade, nutrient rich, organic tea from compost and alfalfa to use for watering your plants. Watch this video to find out more.
How to Aerate a Compost Pile Using Perforated PVC Pipe
Compost piles are usually aerated by turned with a pitchfork, but pieces of perforated PVC pipe can also be inserted into the pile to provide oxygen to the center of the pile. Watch this video to find out more.
Guide to Soil Amendments for Your Garden
There are lots of different soil amendments to choose from to improve the soil in your garden, and each has its own particular properties. Read on for a handy guide to some of the most common soil amendments available for your garden.
Organic Sources of Nitrogen for Your Lawn or Garden
Nitrogen is a very important nutrient for plant growth. Most chemical sources of nitrogen are made from processed fossil fuels; but there are plenty of natural, organic options available that work just as well. Read on to find out more.
Using Bt for Organic Caterpillar Control in Your Garden
If caterpillars are devouring your garden, one safe and effective way to get rid of them is by applying Bt (Bacillus thuringiensis), a naturally occurring, organic bacteria that can be applied as a liquid or powder. Read on to find out more.
Weed-Proofing a Vegetable Garden
After planting her garden, my grandmother would spread layers of old newspaper between the rows, topped with straw, to make a weed-suppressing barrier that still let moisture through. This year I decided to give her method a try myself. Read on to find out how I went about it.
Does Planting Basil Near Tomato Plants Repel Insects?
“I read somewhere that if you plant basil with tomatoes, it will repel insects and make the tomatoes taste better. Is there any truth to that?”
While there’s little scientific evidence, basil is thought to be a natural deterrent for several insect pests. Read on to find out more.
While there’s little scientific evidence, basil is thought to be a natural deterrent for several insect pests. Read on to find out more.
Protect Trees and Shrubs with Dormant Sprays
Winter is a good time to get a leg up on pests and diseases on deciduous trees and shrubs with dormant sprays. Dormant sprays kill overwintering insects and fungal diseases that can threaten your plants next spring. Read on for more information about how to use dormant sprays in your yard.
How to Make Homemade Insecticidal Soap for Plants
Find out how to make your own homemade, organic, eco-friendly insecticidal soap for your garden and houseplants using ordinary household ingredients.