Your family has decided on an inflatable pool in the backyard for summer fun. But now you’re concerned about how […]
Author: Jo Ellen Meyers Sharp
Jo Ellen Meyers Sharp award-winning garden writer, editor, and speaker. (She speaks at libraries, garden clubs, public gardens, home and garden shows, Master Gardener groups, and horticulture industry events.) Known as a hortiholic, she frequently says her eyes are too big for her yard. She blogs at hoosiergardener.com.
The Pros and Cons of a Drip Irrigation System
Drip irrigation is a labor-saving, money-saving and environmentally friendly way to water plants in your garden. This article looks at […]
A Beginner’s Guide to Drip Irrigation Systems
You recognize the importance of using less water in the garden, which is why you’re considering a drip irrigation system […]
50 Ways to Live a Greener, Eco-Friendly Life
Kermit the Frog may croon it’s not easy being green, but he’s wrong. This Ultimate Guide to Going Green will […]
The Pros and Cons of a Screened-in Porch
Cool nights on the screened porch feel luxurious after a hot summer day. No mosquitoes or other buzzing bugs, just […]
7 Ways You Can Help Save the Bees
The bee aids in the pollination of foods and flowers, and the insects’ value has garnered public interest. Along with […]
7 Drought-Tolerant Landscaping Ideas
In recent years, more parts of the country have experienced severe drought, so severe that low water levels slowed the […]
What is Scrap Gardening and How to Get Started?
Did you know you can grow more food from the scraps of veggies, herbs, and fruits you have in your […]
How to Keep Bermudagrass Out of Flower Beds
The easiest way to keep Bermudagrass out of flower beds is to avoid planting this turfgrass altogether. But for many […]
7 Ways to Improve Drainage in Your Yard
Water standing in your yard? That’s almost always a sign of poor drainage, especially if it lasts more than a […]