Category: Professional Gardener Insights

All plants need good soil, good water, and a supply of healthy nutrients to grow and thrive. If the plants you are growing are for human consumption, like fruit and vegetables, then you should ensure...

Gardeners offer many services other than weeding; if you are thinking of employing a gardener, first consider what kind of gardening you need and how often.  Here we look at a few easy-to-follow...

Most gardeners will try their hand at making compost at some stage in their gardening career. It makes sense. You have all the trimmings and cuttings from your garden, and there is the kitchen waste...

“Everything that slows us down and forces patience, everything that sets us back into the slow circles of nature, is a help. Gardening is an instrument of grace.” (May Sarton) Gardening is...

When fertilizing plants, whether crops or lawn, or anything in between, choosing the right fertilizer is critical. The two main types of chemical fertilizers are granular and liquid fertilizers. Each...

An important, yet often overlooked, part of home and garden maintenance is cleaning your gutters. It is a simple task that is quick to do if you have a leaf blower, but if you do not have the right...