Choosing Your Plants

As a clue to what will thrive in your habitat, look around to see what naturally grows in your neighborhood: ponderosas? Pinyons and junipers? Grassy meadows? Also, observe which plants thrive in other gardens in your area. Be open to advise from other gardeners. If...

Hardscape

Nonplant elements include walls, berms, and paving in an outdoor area. Hardscaping creates a habitat for plants. Walls and boulders slow the evaporation of moisture from the soil and help keep it cool and damp during hot and windy days, yet radiate warmth to protect...

Improve Your Soil!

Plants flourish when their roots thrive. Conventional wisdom is that germs thrive in soil that provides nutrients and structural support and allows water and air to circulate freely. The ground must also sustain the beneficial bacteria and fungi that help roots absorb...