Tip & Tricks

Before planting it’s important to consider some factors that determine the type of garden soil you have. Soil Structure Garden Soil is basically made up of three components; solid material (organic matter & minerals), water and air.…

Something that most people overlook, even the professionals, is mature plant size and plant spacing. I see this much too often in private yards as well as in public areas. I see plants that are so crowded together that you can’t even tell…

Figuring out what plants grow best in your area is a very important part of the small garden landscape design process because it would be very disappointing if you plant your garden and then half of it dies at first frost. A simple and…

If you are like me, you are not a big fan of watering your small garden. It takes too much time and wastes too much water. If you want a hassle free garden a great idea is to set up an irrigation system from the beginning. Not only will…

One of the great benefits to having an edible organic garden is  being able to go outside and pick your own fruits, vegetables and herbs  whenever you like. This not only saves you money but it also saves you time.  Wouldn’t it be great…

Composting is easy and fun, yet most people don’t it. They say it takes up too much space, it’s a hassle or the compost bins are just too expensive. Well here’s my answer to that; if you have space for a garbage can you can compost, all you…

Now that you know how to compost and got your equipment, it’s time to enjoy the fruits (er compost) of your labor. When Is Compost Ready? After about 4 or 5 months your compost should be ready. The easiest way to tell if it’s ready is if…

Making compost is one of those things that’s an art and a science. But believe me, it’s really not that difficult especially once you’ve decide what type of composter you are going to use. Even if you don’t follow the strict layering and…

Ok, so you’re ready to start composting,  but what types of composter equipment should you use? There are several ways to compost and the one you choose really depends on how much space you have. And whether you want to keep your compost…

Welcome to the second installment of the composting mini series. Now that you know the great benefits of compost here’s how to get started. At first it may not seem like you’ll have much to put into the composting pile. But you’d be…