No-Dig Gardening Success: How to Build Incredibly Productive Beds Without Ever Turning Soil
I spent my first twenty years of gardening turning soil like my life depended on it. Every spring, out came …
Soil Testing Decoded: What Your Results Mean and How to Use Them
I spent my first ten years of gardening guessing what my soil needed, throwing amendments around like confetti and hoping …
7 Warning Signs Your Garden Soil Needs Help (And How to Fix It)
Your plants are talking to you every single day—through their leaves, their growth rate, even the creatures living in the …
Clay, Sand, or Containers: How to Build Perfect Soil for Every Garden Situation
Every garden situation presents unique soil challenges, and I’ve worked with just about all of them over the decades—from rock-hard …
Building Living Soil: The Complete Guide to Compost and Natural Fertilizers for Your Garden
After fifty-some years of turning compost piles and amending garden beds, I can tell you with absolute certainty: the difference …
Leaf Smart: Which Fallen Leaves to Leave for Wildlife — and Which to Rake
Not every fallen leaf needs to be banished to the curb. Some leaves are little ecosystems that shelter moths, feed …
4 ‘Messy’ Garden Habits That Help Wildlife (Leave a Little Wild)
I used to think a spotless yard meant a successful garden. Over the years I learned that a little mess …
Leave the Leaves: How a Simple Pile Creates a Living City in Your Yard
One pile of leaves is more than tidy garden refuse — it’s a tiny city. That single heap can shelter …
Mulch Magic: How the Right Ground Cover Can Cut Your Watering in Half
I’ve been gardening for more decades than I care to count, and if there’s one practice that’s transformed my garden …