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59Hiring A Landscaper Designer or Contractor
by Pat Merewether
My friend invited me over to see her newly-built home and warned me to wear the tallest, toughest pair of boots I could find. When I saw her yard I under stood. I probably should have worn fisherman's... published 5 months ago
56Perennials For Hot Dry Gardens
by Pat Merewether
Sedum - Dragon's Blood - Ground CoverMany of us have them. Those corners in the lawn, spaces between the sidewalk and the street, or strips of dessert along the driveway that never get water and are fried by... published 5 months ago
65Cheap and Easy Gardening
by Pat Merewether
I love gardening so much I've been known to pull weeds at midnight under the light of a full moon. I'm also always looking for a bargain, so I've learned over the years that there are many freebees and... published 5 months ago
58More Easy Perennials For Your Shade Garden (Part 2)
by Pat Merewether
Lily-of-the-Valley and Vinca Bishop's Weed Thrives in Shade Primrose blooming in full shade with Pulmonaria and Astilbe published 6 months ago
68Tips For Growing Tomatoes
by Pat Merewether
Fully Mature Brandywine Tomatoes Perfect Roma Tomatos - meaty and delicious Tomato Hornworm - Aint he cute?Tomato Planting Guide Tomato plants are fairly easy to grow, but here are some tips for producing lot... published 6 months ago
60Ideas for CHEAP Gardening and Fresh Food
by Pat Merewether
I'm cheap, so one of my main reasons for gardening is saving money. I've learned over the years that there are more freebees and cheap garden materials and supplies out there than I ever dreamed. Plants ... published 6 months ago
68Easy Perennials For Your Shade Garden
by Pat Merewether
Cimifugia (Ligularia blooming at it's base. These get practically no shade and tolerate dry conditions. Ligularia Desminoides Cinnamon Stick Fern Corydalis Japanese Painted Fern Woodland PoppyMost of the... published 6 months ago
50Attracting Wrens To Your Garden
by Pat Merewether
If you'd like to grow your own vegetables, but worry about the pests eating them before you do, consider attracting birds, especially Wren's to your garden. Wrens eat many times their weight in insects on a... published 6 months ago
59The Secret Lives of a Tomato
by Pat Merewether
I've been growing tomatoes for decades and have learned a few tips along the way. I hope these help you either grow better tomatoes or keep the ones you buy tasting fresher. THE DREADED BLACK WALNUT TREE! ... published 6 months ago
49Starting A Garden With Your Child: A Beginner's Guide
by Pat Merewether
Slow and easy is important when starting a garden with kids. You want the experience to be a good one and successful, so do a bit of planning. Either use a container or use a small area, so the kids won't... published 8 months ago
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