Hanging tomatoes in the air is great for gardening tomatoes on the balcony, porch or patio. These hanging planters have several advantages to them, but they aren’t the answer for everyone. Here’s a look at the advantages of upside down and hanging tomato planters like the Topsy Turvy.

Spider mites are a common garden pest, and they can affect many types of crops in the home garden. While there are pesticides that can be used to control spider mites, many people prefer to use an organic or natural control for them like insecticidal soap. Here’s an article that looks at a few natural ways to control spider mites.

Container gardening systems are great for use in many places that you can’t put a normal garden. But the one critical need for any container garden is consistent watering. Here’s a look at some tips to keep container gardens well watered.

Looking for a way to extend the garden season. Take a look a the types of outdoor fire pits, and see if one won’t work for your garden. This article compares different pits like portable fire pits and iron chimineas to see how they work in your yard.

To get the best production out of your grape vines, it’s important to prune them when needed. Here’s a few tips on how to prune grape vines.

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One of the indispensable tools for most gardeners is the garden hose, and is likely a candidate for the garden tool that is replaced the most often. Here’s some things to look for in a garden hose that might keep you from needing to replace your hose so often.

Like any of your garden tools, a garden shed represents a major investment of both money and space. Keep it looking good with these shed maintenance tips.

Tomatoes can get out of hand if you don’t manage their growth properly. Here’s some tips on how to prune and stake those tomatoes, including stakes of all kinds like the newer tomato spiral stakes.

We all have problems with tomato pests and/ or diseases at some point. Here’s a quick overview of some ways to identify and treat those tomato problems.

Compost tumblers are often seen as the ultimate tool for getting compost quickly and easily. But there are a few tradeoffs involved when using a compost tumbler, and it’s not just the cost. Here’s a look at the pro’s and con’s of using a compost tumbler.

Looking for a good book on composting. Here is the gold standard on “black gold.”

How To Control Poison Ivy

By Marilyn Pokorney

Poison ivy is found throughout southern Canada and most of the United States except Alaska and Hawaii. It is readily found along road sides, fences, railroads, and streams. But it can also be found in your own back yard. It is planted there in bird droppings from the birds who eat the berries of the plant.

Many trees need pruning annually, while others may go for decades without pruning. When it comes to pruning trees, it’s good to have a plan ahead of time. Here’s some tips on how to prune a tree.

Manure tea is a great fertilize because it is rich in the trace nutrients that will have you garden flourishing. Here’s some tips on using liquid manure tea properly.

Trying to start some cuttings for a new tree or bush, and you’d like to try using homemade rooting hormone? Here’s an idea for making your own rooting hormone.

One effective way to attract butterflies to your landscape is to add plants that the butterflies find attractive. Here’s a look at some flower varieties that will attract butterflies to your garden or backyard.