Garden Structure
Organic Material – Soil’s Best Friend
Organic material is essential to soil. It provides nutrients for growing plants and is beneficial to earthworms and microorganisms which aid in water and nutrient retention. It also minimizes compaction of the soil by creating pore space. Composting Compost is … Continue reading
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The Dog-Friendly Garden
Meet Dandelion – hopefully, with training and planning for a safe, compatible outdoor space, not to be Dandelion the Destroyer, but our family’s new furry garden companion. We decided to become a dog family earlier this summer, and I have … Continue reading
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Northumberland Master Gardeners Share Plans For Their Gardens This Fall
In September, I will add several more species of native plants to my gardens. These nativeplants will fill an ecological role to continue to support the habitat around my home. Thissummer, I have noticed an increase in the biodiversity of … Continue reading
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The Importance of Mulching
The technique of mulching contributes to the health of plants by regulating soil temperature, conserving moisture, preventing soil erosion and suppressing weed growth. Mulch keeps plants cleaner too, and with clean leaves, photosynthesis rates are not impaired. Mulch acts like … Continue reading
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Adding Native Plants to your Landscape
You have probably heard and read a lot lately about adding native plants to your landscape. Before we continue, let’s establish what a native plant is. A native plant is a plant that grew in the region prior to European … Continue reading
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Good Bones
Black and white photos of your garden show very clearly areas that need added texture, height or contrast. We tend to think that gardening is over at this time of year. Usually we have everything put to bed and mulched … Continue reading
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