The 10 Best Low Maintenance Plants for Your Home
Indoor plants are a beautiful addition to any home, but they can also be a source of stress for those who struggle to keep them alive. The solution? Low maintenance plants! These hardy varieties [...]
Indoor plants are a beautiful addition to any home, but they can also be a source of stress for those who struggle to keep them alive. The solution? Low maintenance plants! These hardy varieties [...]
The Art of Bonsai: A Guide for Beginners Bonsai is a captivating and ancient Japanese art form that involves growing miniature trees in pots and shaping them to perfection. Whether you’re a [...]
If you want to landscape with native plants, here are some publications you may find helpful: Gardening with Oregon Native Plants West of the Cascades Selecting Native Plant Materials for [...]
Move your compost to a larger volume of compost. The heat from a larger compost will kill off larvae. Dig a hole and bury the contents with the larvae and cover with a foot of soil. Reduce [...]
For winter months, you’ll want to properly store hoses so that they can last longer over the seasons. If you want to store them outside, you’ll want to drain the water out. You can do [...]
Night watering can expose your plants to more diseases. Because your plant foliage will likely stay wet during the night, it makes for an environment that diseases love to grow in. So, when is [...]
Most seed packets tell you the year it should be planted. If you store them in a cool, dry place, you may be able to extend it for another year. To know whether your seeds will germinate and [...]
How do you water your plants when your area is experiencing drought? Can you use dishwater, bathwater without hurting your plants? Household wash water is also called gray water. It can be made [...]
Here in Oregon we have the type of weather that is good for powdery mildew. While you cannot remove it entirely since spores are blown in from elsewhere, it is wise to practice crop rotation. [...]
Want to learn how to keep slugs off your garden? From pesticides to traps, here are many ways to get rid of those pesky slugs and snails. Watch the video:
Tips and guides for bringing your garden to full bloom.