We get a lot of email asking for lawn and garden advice, and we have done a lot of research and learned a lot over the years.
Here are some articles that might help you with your gardening and lawn care.
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How to make your yard deer proof
Deer can devastate landscaping, but here are a few tips to keep your shrubs and small trees safe.
| | Mason bees: an alternative to honey bees
A discussion of how Native bees (such as the Orchard Mason Bee, Blueberry Bee, and Hornfaced Bee) can make your garden healthier and more productive.
| | Choosing an Environmentally Friendly Lawn Mower
Some basic information about electric and manual reel lawn mowers, and which features to look for.
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Guide to Choosing and Using a Reel Mower
Thinking about a manual reel mower? Here's some information about what it's like to use one.
| | Reel Mower Buyer's Guide
Learn how to select the reel lawn mower that will work best for you.
| | Reel Mower Product Videos
A collection of our reel mower product videos on a single page, for easy viewing.
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Lawn Care Tips
A quick overview of the basics of keeping your lawn green and healthy.
| | Buyer's Guide for Organic Fertilizers
Need to buy some organic fertilizer and don't know where to start? Read this!
| | Buyer's Guide for Organic Pest Control
Learn which organic pest control products are best suited for your lawn or garden situation.
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Compost Bin Buyer's Guide
Learn what you need to know when purchasing a compost bin.
| | Using Rain Barrels
Learn why saving rainwater makes great sense for your lawn and garden and the environment.
| | Twelve great organic solutions for your yard and garden
These 12 products will help you make your yard and garden grow better, organically.
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10 Eco-friendly products for growing great tomatoes
These 10 products are great things to consider if you want to grow a successful tomato garden.
| | Explanation of NPK and fertilizers
Learn what NPK numbers mean on fertilizers, and learn why organics might be a good choice for your yard and garden.
| | Introduction to Organics
You don't have to be a fanatic to go organic! Learn the basics, and you'll like what you see in your yard and garden.
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Container Gardening Basics
Learn about how to get started with container gardening.
| | Twelve Great Garden Gifts
Check out this great list of a few of our top gardening gift ideas.
| | Growing Tomato Plants
Discover the joy of growing tomato plants.
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Garden Arbor Buyer's Guide
Thinking about a garden arbor? Read our helpful garden arbor buyer's guide to decide what might work best for you.
| | Buyer's Guide to Leaf Collecting Tools
Learn about everything you need for leaf collection and yard cleanup.
| | Using mulch
Learn how to use leaves and hay for mulch.
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Creating a Garden Plan
A quick intro to creating a home garden plan.
| | An Organic Approach to Lawncare and Landscaping
Use an organic approach to gardening and landscaping, and your yard and garden will show big improvements.
| | Care for Azaleas
Learn the basic steps in caring for azaleas.
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Growing Chrysanthemums
Learn to grow your own mums!
| | How to Grow Garlic
Garlic isn't difficult to grow, and you can start with cloves from the supermarket.
| | Organic Fire Ant Control Methods
Learn how to fight fire ants the organic way.
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Quick and Easy Energy Saving Tips
A list of simple things you can do to reduce your impact on the environment and save your family money.
| | Ultra Efficient Garden Stool Saves Time, Money
An efficiency study for farming leads to an amazing tool for casual and professional gardeners.
| | National Home Gardening Club Tumbleweed Composter Test Results
The National Home Gardening Club tested the Tumbleweed composter and gave it "Member Recommended" approval.
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Controlling Garden Pests Organically
Learn about using organic pest control products, and how they can help in the garden and in the house.
| | Top Houseplants for Improving Indoor Air Quality
NASA did a study and found these 10 plants as the best houseplants for reducing indoor air pollution. Check it out!
| | 8 Easy Ways to Improve Your Lawn
By taking a few simple steps, you can organically improve any lawn.
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How to Water Your Lawn Efficiently
Nationally, landscaping uses more than 30 percent of treated water in the United States. Learn how to save money on your water bill by watering more efficiently.
| | Watering Less with Water Absorbing Polymers
Learn how Solid Water can help you reduce the amount that you water.
| | Organic Lawn Fertilizing Basics
Thinking of dipping your toes into the waters of organic lawn care? Learn how to get started with organic lawn fertilizers here.
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Trees and Your Environment
You might be surprised at all the benefits that trees provide for you and your environment.
| | Gardening is good exercise
Gardening and yard care are unique forms of exercise that allow you to do something calming, creative and fun while you work various muscle groups and get a moderate level of cardiovascular exercise as well.
| | Clean Air Gardening goes Carbon Neutral
Learn about the steps that Clean Air Gardening is taking to reduce and fully offset our carbon emissions as a company.
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Composting Basics
What is composting, and why should you do it? Learn the basics!
| | Lawn Care Tips
Learn about how to improve the quality and health of your lawn and yard with these great tips.
| | The Benefits of Mycorrhizal Fungi
Learn how natural Mycorrhizal Fungi can improve your plants' root systems for a healthier garden.
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How to set up your Easy Self Watering Planter
The self watering planter is so easy to set up and use! See how simple it is to grow plants in this awesome planter!
| | How to set up your Plug and Grow Upside Down Planter
See how easy and fun it is to assemble Plug and Grow Upside Down Planter! We take you through the process step by step, so your planter starts out looking it's best!
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