The word mulch comes from the old English word melsc meaning rotten hay. In todays language it has come to mean any material that covers the soil to preserve moisture content, prevent soil erosion and inhibit weed growth. For organic gardening I choose materials that will break down over time, feeding my plants and contributing to the amount of humus in the soil.

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If you have a vegetable garden, you probably want to add tomatoes as one of the plants. Although tomatoes are actually fruits, everyone seems to regard them as vegetables.

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The fine art of Bonsai has been around in the Japanese and Chinese cultures for hundreds of years. Over the last half century it has become popular in the United States as well. It takes a long time to grow a bonsai tree, even though they are very small. The project needs care and patience, as well as some artistic ability. The bonsai must blend in with its container to create a visual portrait of a full grown tree.Usually bonsai is a hardy tree that is forced to grow in …

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Lighting technology has come a long way since the times of the incandescent lamp and with several different types of lamps now available choosing the right lamp to suit your indoor gardening needs can, at times be confusing. There are other accessories to consider too like starters, timers, wiring etc. which can further confound the uninitiated.

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While not everyone is lucky enough to be born with the proverbial green thumb, that doesnt mean there arent simple ways to having a garden thats not only easy to take care of, but pleasing to the eye as well. Gardening that involves plants and flowers that are simple to maintain, but yet still add interest and appeal really isnt as hard you may think. The trick is to plan ahead and decide what type and kinds of plants and flowers that you can maintain.One of the quick…

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Plant culture aims to create the best growing conditions for crops. In order to achieve the best results farmers make small-scale changes to the growing conditions for plants.

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Having a wild bird feeder in your landscape can be very enjoyable, but dealing with squirrels in another matter. There are, however, ways to deter them!

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