Fall is an optimal time to plant many tree species, it’s dryer than most months and not too warm. Heat is unlikely to damage young newly planted trees and root systems are more likely to thrive in fall conditions. If you’re looking for a quick-growing tree to plant this fall, we’ve got five suggestions below. …
Brandon MarcusBrandon Marcus is a staff writer for FrugalGardening.com at District Media, Inc., where he delivers practical gardening advice with a relatable, no-nonsense style. An avid amateur gardener, he holds a BA degree and with over ten years of professional writing experience, he is also an award-winning published author whose first book, Questions For Deep…
7 Evergreens That Add Color All Winter Long
Brandon MarcusBrandon Marcus is a staff writer for FrugalGardening.com at District Media, Inc., where he delivers practical gardening advice with a relatable, no-nonsense style. An avid amateur gardener, he holds a BA degree and with over ten years of professional writing experience, he is also an award-winning published author whose first book, Questions For Deep…
Still Adding Gravel to the Bottom of Flowerpots? Here’s Why Experts Say to Stop
If you’ve been gardening for years, there’s a good chance you’ve heard this advice: put a layer of gravel or small rocks at the bottom of your flowerpots before adding soil. The idea sounds perfectly reasonable because rocks should help excess water drain away from plant roots, right? Unfortunately, gardening experts say this popular practice…
Your Garden Doesn’t Need These 7 Products — Save Your Money Instead
Walk into almost any garden center, and you’ll find shelves packed with products promising bigger tomatoes, healthier flowers, greener lawns, and fewer pests. There are specialty fertilizers, soil boosters, plant vitamins, and expensive treatments that make it seem like successful gardening requires a shopping cart full of supplies. But here’s something experienced gardeners eventually discover:…
Why That Homemade Weed Killer May Be Damaging More Than Your Weeds
You’ve probably seen the recipe circulating online: Mix vinegar, salt, and dish soap in a spray bottle, apply it to stubborn weeds, and watch them disappear. It sounds like the perfect solution for gardeners who want to save money and avoid expensive commercial weed killers. But what if that inexpensive homemade mixture is actually creating…
5 Viral Gardening Hacks That Could Do More Harm Than Good
You’ve probably seen the videos: Someone pours kitchen scraps into a flowerpot, sprays weeds with a homemade mixture, or buries a banana peel beside a struggling tomato plant, promising spectacular results. The ingredients are cheap, the instructions take seconds, and the before-and-after photos make everything look incredibly easy. But what happens when those supposedly brilliant…