5 Reasons To Apply Mulch Before The Snow Flies

It may seem like not much happens in the garden during September, and that spring is the only acceptable time to plant a crop of vegetables. And while it’s true that plants don’t grow when [ … ]

Nothing’s worse than watching pests munch through your garden like it was planted for them. While we try to avoid pesticide use through companion planting  and attracting natural predators , sometimes it’s not enough and we [ … ]

It’s intriguing to watch a small group of deer prance through the yard, until they decide to stay. I remember planting a small orchard of mixed fruit trees — apples, pears and peaches. They were [ … ]