Planning
Reading a Patch of Light Before You Plan a Border
Reading a patch of light before planning a border helps you place plants where their leaves, flowers and growth habits…
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Plants
Seed Tray or Direct Sowing: Choosing a Starting Point
Seed tray or direct sowing? Match the method to your plant, available space and local season so seedlings have a…
Soil
What Mulch Does Between the Plants
Learn how organic mulch protects exposed soil, which materials suit different beds, and how to place it without…
Water
The Rain Barrel Is Not the Whole Water Plan
A rain barrel garden watering plan helps you judge storage, demand and dry spells, so collected rain supports plants…
Garden Care
A Pot Garden Reset for the End of the Growing Season
A pot garden reset helps you sort tired plants, clean and store sound containers, and keep useful compost and labels…