Posts by Jon M

Adding an arbor to your yard is a great way to improve the appearance of a garden entrance.  However, there are lots of options when it comes to the style and material for an arbor. The...

There are plenty of alternatives to wood mulch.  What you use will depend on whether you want to suppress the growth of weeds in a garden or improve the appearance of your yard. So, what are...

Let’s face it – a natural garden is much better than one that uses artificial chemicals.  In addition to providing nutrients, natural fertilizers also add organic material, improve soil...

When landscaping the side of your garage, your choices for plants might be limited by the soil: dry, wet, shallow, or nonexistent (in the case of concrete).  However, you still have options when...

You could spend a fortune on garden tools, but you already have a bunch of junk lying around the house.  Why not save money and recycle some of that stuff to repurpose your trash into...

Have you put a lot of work into the trees and shrubs in your yard?  If so, it would be a shame for them to get damaged or destroyed by heavy snow. So, how do you protect trees and shrubs from...