How To Use A Bulb Auger (And Plant Bulbs In Minutes) via The Impatient Gardener
I wish I had had one of these when I was planting my own bulbs. It is slow going with a trowel in hard soil but this could have made Continue Reading
Elements of a Japanese Garden via FineGardening
The art and craft of the Japanese garden continues to thrive today after well over 1,300 years in Japan and for the last 150 years in various points west and Continue Reading
Your First Garden: What You Need to Know Before You Plant Bulbs via Gardenista
I love garden bulbs and have planted over 150 here in my own garden. They bring me joy each Spring when I am rewarded with lovely flowers for little to Continue Reading
New York City Street Tree Map via kottke.org
Maybe we would pay more attention to our trees if they had a name — and an email address. — Douglas The NYC Parks department maintains an online map Continue Reading
Architecturally-Inspired Planters by Anchor Ceramics via Design Milk
Containers are a way to dress up any garden and these are just one example that caught my eye. They are more compatible in a modern design garden, whereas I Continue Reading
Raised Garden Bed Made of Wood via Instructables
Yet another tutorial on making raised beds for your garden. Everyone has their own unique way of doing it. Check it out! — Douglas I love gardening and Continue Reading
If your garden grass is patchy, consider a ground cover instead via chicagotribune.com
Homeowners often are frustrated when the lawn looks bad beneath trees. Starved for sun, the grass is thin and patchy.The problem is that most popular lawn grasses are full-sun plants, Continue Reading
Power Perennials: Plants that Thrive No Matter What via Better Homes & Gardens
I much prefer perennials in my garden as they provide so much beauty for relatively little attention — returning year-after-year just when you need it most. I have a wide Continue Reading
Make Gardening Easier With The Help of Chickens! via Farmers’ Almanac Gardening Calendar
Fresh eggs are the most obvious benefit of keeping a small flock of backyard chickens. But the benefits of raising chickens reach farther than that—they also make excellent garden assistants. Continue Reading
10 Easy Pieces: Wood Compost Bins via Gardenista
You don’t need to spend a lot of money to get started composting, but if you are so inclined, here are a number of fancy methods to get you started Continue Reading