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Don't rest on your laurels now that you've got everything planted. Your crops need more from you than the occasional watering in order to thrive.

Weeds are a nuisance, but with a few preventive measures, you can keep those pesky weeds to a bare minimum. You can do it in a short amount of time, without herbicides

Organic mulches are beneficial and earth friendly.

Mulch is a layer of material spread on top of the soil to conserve soil moisture and discourage the growth of weeds.

Spreading organic mulch on your flower garden keeps plants and soil healthy. Mulch naturally prevents weeds, keeps soil cool and moist, and supplies organic matter.

While no garden or yard will ever be completely weed-free, there are natural ways of preventing them from taking over vegetable, landscape and flower beds.

The mulch question for organic gardeners is not, "If?" but "What kind?" and "How often?" Choose from more than a dozen types of landscape mulch for weed control.

Coffee grounds are a free and nutrient dense source of material in the organic garden. Use them as a compost amendment or directly in the garden as a soil enhancer.

Take preventive steps and learn how to cope with drought before it hits your area.

Gravel and stone offer certain advantages over organic mulching materials.

Loquat makes a wonderful edition to the home orchard. Fruits are small but pack a big burst of flavor.

Losing leaves helps a tree go dormant and survive winter. These same leaves can help your plants survive winter and improve the garden soil.

If you practice weed prevention in the organic garden, you'll never miss your chemical herbicides.

Continue caring for your annual and perennial flower gardens in the summer months to ensure a continuous succession of blooms until first frost.

Grow your best flower garden yet with these super tips on plant selection, soil preparation, watering, mulch, fertilizing and care for annual and perennial flowers.

For much of the northern hemisphere, fall is an important time to care for lawns.

Many people design a water-wise garden because it's good for the environment, but with escalating water bills, it's also a great way to save money.

Follow these practical design tips and planning advice to plant a flower garden in part or full shade.

Don't you have better things to do than weed the garden? More simple steps to controlling weeds in the flower garden all season long -- with minimal work.

A little planning and a good supply of organic mulch can help you lower your water and sewer bills and increase your harvest.

Green gardens make use of native plants, eco-friendly pots and potting soil, rain barrels, and more.

Whether you went on vacation and came home to weeds or you have been battling weeds in your garden all season, follow this guide to summer weed control now.

While your garden may be dormant now, it's not too early to start getting ready for a new year with a beautiful, low-maintenance yard that uses less water than ever.

Aster flowers can add color and style to any home garden with a little care and routine maintenance.

Weeding is one of the most detested of all gardening chores, but it doesn't have to be. Weeding can be made much simpler by implementing a few work saving methods.

Organic gardeners can use seed tape or a seed mat as an easy way to grow flowers, vegetables, and herbs in the landscape.

Beardless irises are easy to use. Species like the Siberian iris and Louisiana iris are excellent low maintenance plants for the perennial plant gardener.

Garden mulches can be very useful when they're applied properly.

Deborah Schneebeli-Morrell tells organic gardeners how to grow a container garden full of edible plants on a deck, balcony, or even a windowsill.

Now you can save money and grow healthful organic vegetables right in your own backyard.

Organic and all natural products have increased in popularity over the years. This article will give basic suggestion towards maintaining a sustainable organic garden.

The best care for flowers, vegetables or a lush green lawn begins with preparing the soil by digging in lots of organic matter down deep where plant roots wander.

Soil amendments are essential to maintaining a good soil for your garden. Chemical and organic amendments are both used for optimal results.

Every organic gardener needs a quality garden hoe to make yard work easier.

Don't stop caring for your roses, bulbs, and perennials when the first snow flies. They require your occasional presence to ensure a glorious spring performance.

Think creatively when looking for inexpensive mulches. Find cheap and free mulches in some common, and not-so-common, places.

Every garden has a difficult hot sunny spot where most flowers fail. Plant some or all of these proven hardy perennial performers in your flower garden this summer.

Even the most ardent gardener has minor problems that can cause frustration while gardening. Here are some solutions.

If you like garlic, the period between September and November is the best time to plant.

The spectacular Heliconia is exotic and graceful. It is ideal as a landscape focal plant, thrives as a potted plant and lasts for ages as a decorative cut flower.

Grow these flower bouquet favorites for home decorating, weddings, or gift giving. Roses, lilies, and other florist flowers are easy to grow without chemicals.

Growing organic vegetables and herbs is possible for apartment dwellers and those impatient for spring planting. Choose the best indoor garden supplies for success.

Apples present a challenge to the organic gardener, but gardeners can find success by choosing disease resistant varieties and using good cultivation practices.

Organic gardeners who think celery is difficult to grow in the natural vegetable garden can grow healthy plants by following a few rules.

Blueberry bushes offer three seasons' charm and healthful fruit benefits. With some care, they can be incorporated into the home gardening landscape.

Fresh strawberries are at their best when an organic gardener grows strawberry plants in a garden free of chemical fertilizers and pesticides.

When growing tomato plants in an organic garden one must consider preparing the soil, planting tomato seedlings, tomato cages, and tomato fertilizer.

Learn how to design an herbal tea garden using herbs such as mint, lemon balm and chamomile that is not only practical but also a fun place to entertain.

Eco-friendly poop disposal poses a problem for many pet owners; keeping potential fertilizer out of landfills and put to better use as compost might be the answer.

For tropical gardeners, the mango tree is a must have fruit tree for the home landscape. It offers a sweet and tangy exotic flavor that is eaten raw or cooked.