How to prepare soil for sod
Proper soil preparation is the most important part of laying a new sod lawn. Here’s how to prepare soil for sod to get the best results for a new turf lawn: The basics of how to prepare soil for laying…
Mary Jane Duford
Mary Jane Duford is a quintessential Canadian gardener. An engineer by trade, she tends to an ever-expanding collection of plants. In her world, laughter blooms as freely as her flowers, and every plant is raised with a dash of Canadian grit.
Mary Jane is a certified Master Gardener and also holds a Permaculture Design Certificate. She's also a proud mom of three, teaching her little sprouts the crucial difference between a garden friend and foe.
When she's not playing in the dirt, Mary Jane revels in her love for Taylor Swift, Gilmore Girls, ice hockey, and the surprisingly soothing sounds of bluegrass covers of classic hip-hop songs. She invites you to join her garden party, a place where you can share in the joy of growing and where every day is a new opportunity to find the perfect spot for yet another plant.
50+ gardening gift basket ideas
Putting together a garden-themed gift basket? Here are 57 gardening gift basket ideas for what to put in a garden gift basket! The garden gift basket ideas are sorted into six categories: Ok! Let’s get started on all the garden–themed…
101+ plant puns
Aloe there! Welcome to my page of plant puns. Here are my favorite gardening wordplay jokes and other plant-based pun-iness. Gardening puns Houseplant puns Herb garden puns Plant puns that start with a question Fruit & vegetable puns Succulent puns…
Incrediball hydrangea
Incrediball hydrangea is an attractive, fast-growing, low-maintenance cultivar of native smooth hydrangea. This cold-hardy deciduous shrub has enormous white flowers that grow on strong stems. Incrediball has a long blooming season, attractive green foliage in the garden, and flowers that…
Little Lime hydrangea care
Little Lime packs a lot of flower power into a small space! Fortunately, these hardy hydrangeas are among the easiest to care for. Here’s how to care for Little Lime hydrangeas in the garden. Here are the key steps to…
Organic lawn fertilizer
Finding the right organic lawn fertilizer is key to growing a lush, green lawn of turf grass. Here’s all about what goes into the best organic lawn fertilizers and how to use these lawn food products effectively. Here’s how to…
How to winterize perennials
Fall is here! It’s time to start putting the garden to bed before the frosty winter season begins. Here’s what I’ve learned over the years about how to winterize perennials. There are five steps to winterize perennials: Read on to…
Water-soluble organic fertilizer
Water-soluble fertilizers infuse garden soil with nutrients quickly and effectively. The best of these products are also safe for organic gardening, fulfilling all your plant’s nutrient needs without harming the broader environment. Here are three great water-soluble organic fertilizers to…
How much does it cost to plant a tree?
It’s the season to plant trees! As a new homeowner, I’ve learned the hard way that some trees cost way more to plant than others. Trees have a wide range of pricing options. So, how much does tree planting cost?…
What to do with too many pears
Happy Fall Y’all! Today I have a special article from guest writer Heidi Koop-Jordan! Here’s her take on what to do with too many pears. Heidi has a giant pear tree and knows exactly what to do with them all!…
How much does a full grown tree cost?
A fully grown tree generally costs between $100 and $500. Specialty trees can cost $500-$1000+ when mature. Additional charges for delivery and planting of the tree can add hundreds of dollars to the bill if those tasks are hired out.…
Potting soil vs garden soil
Both potting soil and garden soil have their place in the garden. When choosing between potting soil vs garden soil, the main factor to consider is where the soil will be used. So when do you use potting soil vs.…