
A is for action plan Before you do anything, consider the three Ss, says Lori Laing, gardener and co-founder of Laing Landscapes: sun (how much your garden gets, and from what direction); soil type; and sitting spot. “Plan the space around how you will relax in it,” Laing says. “If it’s a north-facing garden, the…

– Lightweight 17″ Leveler Head, Smooth Operation in Uneven Spaces: This lawn leveling rake features a wide 17” x 10” ground plate and ergonomic handle offer a perfect balance of coverage and control, reducing fatigue during extended use. Whether you’re leveling sand, compost, or topsoil, the leveler glides easily over grass and soil with minimal…

Courtyard garden ideas are often a hidden opportunity when it comes to garden design. Yes, they may be small, but they can be beautiful suntraps and become relaxing retreats. A courtyard garden is often described as ‘a flat space, with walls around it’, and while this may not sound like the most inspiring of small…

It may surprise you to learn that in the midst of winter, a greenhouse is one of the most useful pieces of equipment gardeners can own. Greenhouses get a lot of use in spring and summer, whether it’s for sowing seeds, taking plant cuttings, or growing tomatoes, eggplants, and other vegetables. It’s also common to…

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Self-sufficiency is a goal of many liveaboard cruisers who sail the world’s oceans, generating their own water and power, writes Erin Carey With limited space and the obvious challenges of salt, wind and motion, many would never entertain the idea of growing their own produce. Yet it can be possible: we spoke to cruisers who…

Growing vegetables is a completely satisfying experience, and those homegrown crops will always surpass any bagged or plastic-wrapped produce you find in grocery stores. Even if you have a smaller garden or pots on a deck or balcony, you can still plant a wide variety of vegetables in containers this month. I worked as a…