How far apart you should be planting perennials. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. If you’ve never thought about it, you should take the time to learn how far apart to plant perennials. For a modest investment up front, perennial plants will bring years of color and interest to your garden or landscape. A little time and effort …
Time to Start Growing Beets for Your Fall Garden
It’s time to start growing beets for your Fall garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Beets are easy to grow and help to feed the soil. If you have animals, you can grow beets to feed your animals, as well. As part of the spinach family, you can put beets anywhere you might place similar leafy greens. …
Tricks to Keep Summer Gardens Looking Their Best: Northeast
Some tips for Summer gardens in the Northeast to keep them looking their very best. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. In the Northeast, gardens are at their peak and long days offer ample time for picking fresh flowers and sun-ripened produce. Some shrubs will require deep watering now but avoid watering during midday, when more water will …
Tricks to Keep Summer Gardens Looking Their Best: Pacific Northwest
Some tricks for Summer gardens in the Pacific Northwest to keep looking their very best. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Late summer marks the season for garden-fresh produce and flowers by the basketful in the Pacific Northwest. The key to helping plants beat the warmer temps this month is helping keep garden soil consistently moist. For areas …
Tricks to Keep Summer Gardens Looking Their Best: Midwest
Some tricks to help Summer gardens in the Midwest look their very best. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. In August temperatures continue to soar. And gardeners in the Midwest should see a lot of peppers and tomatoes on the vine, as well as an abundance of color from annuals, tropicals, and perennials. To make harvesting easier for …
Tricks to Keep Summer Gardens Looking Their Best: South
The tricks to keep Summer gardens in the south looking their very best. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Gardens in the Southern half of the United States need all of the help they can get during this hot summer month. And weekly deep watering — from irrigation or rainfall — is key for certain shrubs and trees. …
Benefits of Growing Sculpit on Your Farm or in Your Garden
Why you should consider growing sculpit in your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of ours. Sculpit is a common herb in Italy and Spain, but relatively unheard of in North America. It has long, narrow, lance-like leaves that have a delicate, subtle flavor. It’s a touch bitter, like chicory, with a hint of something similar to tarragon, combined …
Preventing Rabbits from Making a Meal of Your Garden
How to catch rabbits in the act before they can make a meal for themselves in your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Even though you may have planted things in your garden that you know rabbits won’t touch, they may still be getting around those flowers, plants, and herbs to still help themselves to the other …
Plants that Rabbits Won’t Be Tempted to Nibble On
The plants that rabbits won’t be tempted to nibble on in your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Rabbits are cute little creatures that are known to find their way to our gardens – usually night. They’re also impressive jumpers, so they can get into areas you wouldn’t expect. The best way to keep these little nibblers …
Watering Tools to Help Solve Your Drought Problems
Some watering tools to help solve your dry yard problems. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. If you’re not getting enough rain there are some products like hoses and sprinkler systems that will help your thirsty potted plants, garden plants, and lawn have everything they need to stay healthy and hydrated. It’s much easier to maneuver around the …