Whether you live where it rains or where it pours, there’s a great, easy way you can conserve water for garden use. Where I live (Calif.) that’s a very big deal, as we Californians head into a third consecutive drought year. Rain “harvesting” isn’t a new concept, but let’s just say this oldie is a [...]

In The Company Of Dogs sells, among other things, dog-related garden paraphernalia. These dog-shaped planters are made from recycled polyethylene and are waterproof, colorfast and maintenance-free for indoor/outdoor use. They are available in Terrier, Golden, French Bulldog and Dachshund, and are $79.95 each. Buy them here.    This Dachshund Whirlygig is handcrafted–when the wind blows, the front [...]

One of my favorite things about having a garden is the birds that stop by to visit. Which is why I’m so excited about Smith & Hawken bird feeders, bird houses and bird baths. The Recycled Glass Hummingbird Feeder (pictured above) is eco-friendly and attracts hungry hummingbirds in country and urban gardens alike. The 100% recycled glass [...]

Winter is tough on plants, which are often exposed to hard wind, rain and freezing temperatures, not to mention snow. Luckily, there are ways to protect the pants in your garden and yard from frost. When the temperature drops to freezing, or 32 degrees, frost damage can be minimal and only affect a leaf or [...]

Believe it or not, winter is the perfect time to prune fruit trees. According to certified arborist Michael Farmer, who resides in Sacramento, Calif., pruning fruit trees in the early Spring allows wounds to heal, and also allows you to see the buds to avoid. Fruit tree pruning is beneficial in that it promotes fruit [...]

The next time you’re at the nursery, or browsing for seeds online, be sure to check out where you are on the USDA Hardiness Zone Map, which divides North America into 11 separate zones. Each zone is 10°F warmer (or colder) in an average winter than the adjacent zone. When you see a “hardiness zone” in [...]