The History and Benefits of Heirloom Seeds
Have you heard of heirloom flowers and fruits, or heirloom seeds, but aren’t actually sure what they are? Or, why they’re often preferred over market-bought varieties? If so, sit in…
How to Plant Trees and Shrubs with Joe Lamp’l
If you can work the soil, you can plant. However, the ideal planting times—in late fall and early spring—should be taken into account. In this Backyard Life video, Joe Lamp’l…
How to Prevent Weeds in Your Garden
Is it possible to prevent weeds from infiltrating your garden? Well, according to the author of Weedless Gardening, Dr. Lee Reich, it absolutely is. In this Backyard Life video, Joe…
How to Maintain Healthy Garden Soil
Even if backyard beds are planted using healthy garden soil, the soil still needs nutrient replenishment from time to time as your plants grow. In this video, Joe Lamp’l—a.k.a. Joe…
How to Mulch Fall Leaves
Each year, Mother Nature provides gardeners and weekend warriors, alike, with an incredible gift: fall leaves. As it turns out, dry leaves create the perfect mulch for your garden or…
Tips for Creating a Drought-Tolerant Lawn
Creating a drought-tolerant lawn requires a few important steps. In this video, garden expert Joe Lamp’l—a.k.a. Joe Gardener—walks you through exactly what those steps are so that you can create…
