Twenty-percent to 30% shade cloth may not look like it's providing much shade, but when afternoon sun reaches garden vegetables during summer heat, it can provide a few degrees of protection. Tree ...

Although rain has generally been adequate this summer, with an especially wet spell in late July, we're experiencing a hot, dry period. When the temperatures reach into the upper 90s, it doesn’t take ...

Temperatures are skyrocketing in Louisiana, and your garden is feeling the heat! In a perfect world, we’d all have drip-irrigation systems professionally installed with perfect coverage for the entire ...

Life in a pot doesn't have to be as artificial as many of us make it. Plants that grow in containers can be an impressive part of the garden while we still adhere to sustainable-gardening principles.

Key Takeaways Even cold-hardy plants may need extra protection during severe winter weather.Shield winter veggies, figs, ...

Succulents have been getting more and more popular over the past few years and it looks like their popularity is here to stay. One reason is because of their ability to tolerate a certain amount of ...

Learn easy tips to keep your winter garden plants healthy during cold weather. From using organic fertilisers to proper ...

May 2025 was practically a super-soaker, with nearly double the amount of rainfall for an average month of May. May 2025 Rainfall June 2025 also featured copious amounts of rain, with nearly 3 weeks ...

The goal in planting any plant is to help it establish a healthy root system as quickly as possible so that it can fuel all the other processes needed for its growth. For best long-term results, test ...