Have you ever seen plants designed beautifully in a 2D vertical format against a wall? That’s espalier. This horticultural technique transforms ordinary fruit trees and shrubs into living works of art. Through careful attention, you train plants to grow horizontally and diagonally along support structures, such as trellises or fences. There are a surprising number…
Could My Dogs Save Me Money in The Garden?
I’m casually looking to move into a new place where I would have more of a yard. This means that I would have more space for plant life. It also means that my dogs would have a place to romp around. However, those two things would be shared. For the most part, I assume that…
Top 13 Benefits of Using Rice Hulls in Gardening
Rice hulls have a variety of unique properties that are great for home gardening. They have a neutral pH, are lightweight and sustainable, and have a diverse array of benefits for your garden. Additionally, you can mix rice hulls with other soil amendments or potting mix ingredients to create a well-balanced growing medium for your…
Why Does It Feel So Bad When a Money Plant Dies?
I was just visiting a friend of mine whose money plant is dying. He’s working on getting it healthy again. We talked about some solutions. But also we talked about how it feels so much worse when a money plant dies than when any other plant doesn’t survive. Why is that? Whether you call it…
Top Women’s Gardening Overalls Ranked by Price
What should you wear when you’re working in the garden? Jeans and a top is obviously fine. However, you might want to consider getting overalls. They’re durable, protect your clothes and body, and have great pockets. Plus, they can be cute. Here is a look at why you might want them. Plus we have the…
Top 8 Gardening YouTube Channels You Should Follow in 2023
Whether you’re a seasoned gardener seeking new inspiration or a novice looking to cultivate your first window box of herbs, the world of gardening YouTube has something for everyone. From urban gardening to permaculture, from succulents to heirloom vegetables, let’s explore the Top Gardening YouTube Channels You Should Follow in 2023. Each channel offers a…
Electroculture Gardening: Innovative Techniques for Enhancing Plant Growth
I don’t know exactly what I thought of upon hearing the term “electroculture gardening.” Nevertheless, it excited me. It has hints of raves and EDM, parties in deserts and forests, and a celebration of nature as culture. It’s something more technological – the application of electricity to create plant growth. It’s an interesting thing to…
10 Steps to Learning to Garden Meditate
Gardening was never my forte. Honestly, I proudly wore the label of a “brown thumb” for most of my life. I’d often cringe at the thought of tending to plants, certain I’d unintentionally send them to an early demise. Little did I know that my journey from reluctant gardener to someone who finds solace in…
Top-Selling Thorn-Proof Gardening Gloves
Thorn-proof gardening gloves are an essential tool for any gardener who deals with prickly plants, thorny shrubs, or any potentially harmful vegetation. They provide protection against cuts, punctures, and scratches. Therefore, they allow you to work in the garden more safely and comfortably. They don’t have to be costly but you do want to make…
The Gardener’s Brain
As you stand amidst the lush, vibrant foliage of a garden, your busy mind settles into the soothing rhythm of the natural world. The rumination stops. You notice the gentle rustling of leaves, the cheerful chorus of birdsong, and the earthy aroma of freshly turned soil. It’s in these still moments that you realize there’s…