What are pH, EC, TDS, and PPM and How Are They Connected?

After an almost record setting long and cold winter the first hints of spring have awakened the gardener in me. As i toiled in the task of preparing my yard for a new summer season I felt a warm feeling, almost an attachment to mother earth as I participated in the season renewal.

The home environment is something we have a choice about and the right plants can make a big difference to the enjoyment of our space. From the tiniest landscape to the biggest there are solutions to fit all scenarios but the shady spots seem to test the patience of even the best gardeners.

June’s ideal climate (not too hot, not too cold) brings out the best in plants and trees-new growth, budding flowers and well-forming fruit. It is also time when gardeners can plant and prune so yards look their best throughout the summer months.

An overview of the most common and most popular types of chrysanthemums. Learn about the varieties considered to be the most attractive and suitable for home growing.

For the Hummingbird lover, ways to attract the delicate little bird are always on your mind. There are certain flowers you can plant that will attract the hummers so they choose your garden over your neighbors.

Tomato plants are susceptible to many potential problems. Learn about them here, so you can prevent them and protect your garden tomatoes.

What is really easy food to grow if you are a beginner. What you can plant and basically forget until it is time to harvest.

Some people just love the outdoors, the beauty of a still starlit night sky, the warm breeze of a summer’s day, the tingly chill of a fresh autumn morning. If you are one of these people then an outdoor garden patio is a must. Today with the huge selection of garden patio products available, designing and creating your very own patio oasis is not as difficult as you may think!

Everybody loves fresh herbs and vegetables but not everyone has space to plant a garden the traditional way. Hydroponic systems and kits make it possible for anyone to grow fresh vegetables in very little space, year round.

If you want a fun and rewarding activity, consider planting a garden full of seed-bearing plants. It doesn’t matter if you are an experienced gardener or a beginner. You can have a successful birdseed garden using the simple steps outlined here. The payoff will be happy bird songs, and a great connection to the natural world all around us.

Here are 9 herbs that I must have in my herb garden and kitchen every season, along with how I cook with them. The challenge is exploring and figuring out delectable new recipes for each one. Then there are those dishes that you wait all year long for summer to enjoy because they need the fresh herb, not dried.

Today, garages serve a multitude of purposes. They protect vehicles from the weather and winter conditions. The garages keep the cars cooler in summer and warmer in winter. It also removes the need for scraping your car windows, and protect from hailstorms.