Author: Julia VanDyk

Though they may be small, these birds are definitely mighty. Pollination and natural pest control are two of the big reasons to welcome hummingbirds onto your property. There are...

What Are “Creeping” Plants? Though many of us understand the concept of creeping plants, do we really understand what makes them creep? At one point or another, most of...

Empty Spaces on Your Property It is common to have areas on your property where grass is unable to be grown or maintained. Maybe that steep slope beside your...

Using Your Plastic Bottles Finding new uses for disposable materials is one of the biggest trends over the last number of years. Many things that used to be deemed...

How To Grow Pet-Friendly Gardens We would love to live in a world where our beloved cats and dogs can coexist with our prized garden beds. However, due to...

What Are Incompatible Plants? Proper sun access, the right amount of water, and the best soil; BigYellowBag’s Black Garden Soil, are all going to have a huge impact on...

Poor Drainage One of the most common issues that homeowners experience when gardening is poor drainage. Unfortunately, this can cause flooding in and around your property. Many people worry...

In New Jersey in 1858, John Landis Mason invented and patented the now famous mason jar. Due to the lack of effective canning jars available at the time, Mason...

Themed Gardens It’s common for a gardener to walk into a garden center and have absolutely no idea what they plan to plant. While choosing plants willy-nilly can seem...

Sloped Gardens Gardening is one of the most rewarding hobbies that you can set your mind to. Some people are fortunate enough to have a perfectly level area for...