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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.
How to Protect Grass from an Inflatable Pool
Your family has decided on an inflatable pool in the backyard for summer fun. But now you’re concerned about how […]
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
Greener, eco-friendly living includes small and big steps in your yard, home, and workplace. We’ll show you 50 ways to live a greener life.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
How to Use the Updated and Warmer USDA Hardiness Zone Map
The USDA Hardiness Map is the go-to resource for many gardeners, and an updated map – the first in over […]