How to Calculate the Right Pathways and Spacing in a Garden

Creating a beautiful garden is more than just planting flowers and adding some decorations.  A key element that makes a garden both practical and visually appealing is the careful planning of paths and the spacing between plants.  When paths are thoughtfully designed and plants have adequate space to grow, the garden becomes easier to maintain… Continue reading How to Calculate the Right Pathways and Spacing in a Garden

How to Plan a Small Backyard Vegetable Garden in 2025

Creating a small backyard vegetable garden isn’t just about growing food – it’s about enjoying fresh flavors, saving money, and spending peaceful time outdoors.  With a little planning, anyone can transform even the smallest yard into a productive and beautiful garden.  Here’s how one gardener, Maya, transformed her small patch of lawn into a thriving… Continue reading How to Plan a Small Backyard Vegetable Garden in 2025

Carrot Planting Depth & Spacing: A Simple Guide

Carrots are one of those vegetables that almost everyone loves to grow. They don’t take up much space, store well, and fresh carrots from the garden taste sweeter than anything from the store.  To get long, crisp roots, it helps to understand the correct planting depth and spacing. This simple guide shares practical, third-person advice… Continue reading Carrot Planting Depth & Spacing: A Simple Guide

Water-Saving Gardening: Drip Irrigation and Rain Barrels

Gardening is a favorite pastime for many, but it can also be quite thirsty—especially during dry seasons or in areas where water is scarce. One gardener watched her vegetable patch wilt in the summer sun and learned the value of growing her garden more wisely.  Two tools emerged: drip irrigation and rain barrels. Together, they… Continue reading Water-Saving Gardening: Drip Irrigation and Rain Barrels

Eco-Friendly Garden Planning: Grow More with Less

Creating a thriving garden using fewer resources is not only possible, it’s rewarding. An eco-friendly garden conserves water, improves soil health, supports wildlife, and still provides a bountiful harvest.  Over the years, experienced gardeners have discovered that “growing more with less” is less about working harder and more about better planning.  Here’s how anyone can… Continue reading Eco-Friendly Garden Planning: Grow More with Less

How to Start a Low-Maintenance Organic Garden in 2025

Starting an organic garden sounds exciting, but many people worry that it will take too much time and effort. The good news is that it is entirely possible to create a low-maintenance organic garden.  With smart planning and a few proven techniques, anyone can enjoy fresh, chemical-free vegetables, fruits, and herbs every weekend without having… Continue reading How to Start a Low-Maintenance Organic Garden in 2025