How to Protect Garden Plants During Heatwaves

September 4, 2022

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The world is getting hotter. 100 degrees in the Arctic? Yes, that happened in June 2020.  Gardeners in zones that have never dealt with scorching temperatures must now learn how to protect garden plants during Read More...

All About Thatch: Why, How, and When to Dethatch a Lawn

August 7, 2020

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With more time spent homebound these days, many folks are bringing their laptops outside, turning their gardens and yards into outdoor offices. An uneven, spotty, and not-so-green lawn isn’t such a pretty sight but this forced … Read More...

The Storied History and Enduring Life of Terra Cotta

February 26, 2018

 Contemporary terra cotta pot from Eye of the Day Garden Center.


You’ve likely strolled through garden centers stocked with hundreds of ubiquitous terra cotta nursery flower pots in the usual shapes and sizes. 
But did you know that this simple Read More...

These Low-Tech Egyptian Artisan Clay Pots Water Your Plants for a Month

July 24, 2017

This low tech watering system will keep your houseplants and garden irrigated for a month. Get outta town!

 

 

Handmade by local Egyptian artisans, the system consists of a set of six clay pots whose unglazed bases let water … Read More...

10 Beautiful Ways To Add Water to Your Garden Design

March 18, 2016

10 Ways To Include Water in Your Garden DesignLooking for simple ways to bring a little moisture into your garden–without a maintenance nightmare like a koi pond? Check out these ten finds:

1. EarthMod Hand Blown Glass Bird Waterers

Bird Waterers These adorable waterers are made of borosilicate glass (just … Read More...

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