Mindful Gardening
How to Reduce Pollen in Your Home Garden
Being an avid gardener who is allergic to pollen can put a major hamper on your outdoor activities this spring, but it doesn’t have to be that way. There are steps you can take to limit your exposure to pollen while you tend to your yard. Plants can be pollinated by two ways: abiotic and [...]
The Mysterious Disappearance of Bees
We need bees for more than just their delicious honey. Every year, bees pollinate more than $15 billion worth of U.S. crops. Unfortunately, over the past eight years the bees in the U.S. have been dying drastically. In 2005, the bee population in the U.S. was hit with an epidemic, called Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD), [...]
Mindful Apps for Your Garden
The avid gardener has numerous tools for cultivating that perfect plot of land, from well-weathered gloves to a favorite watering can. But there is one tool that can be overlooked by even the most devoted gardener – your smartphone! With smartphone apps you can maintain your finances, shopping budgets, and gain an electronic garden assistant. [...]
Seeing Green… In Your Lawn
One of the best things about spring is enjoying the warmth of the great outdoors. Whether you’re planning a picnic or barbeque, having a healthy, green lawn is important for any outdoor entertainment. Here are some tips to ensure that your lawn is in tip-top condition all season long. Fertilize: Choosing the right fertilizer is [...]
Get a Spring Start on Your Garden
The first day of spring, a time for new beginnings and fresh blooms, is less than a month away. You can make sure that your garden will be in tip-top shape by doing prep work during the winter. Here are a few Mindful Gardening® tips that’ll help you prepare for the spring: Organize your tools [...]
An English Garden for Shakespeare Enthusiasts
If you’re creating a garden and need inspiration, look no further than the playwright and poet, William Shakespeare. Parks, universities, and libraries across the world have created their own gardens in tribute to him, and so can you! The literary legend was certainly a botanical enthusiast. Not only did he have his own extensive garden [...]
Garden Planning in One Weekend
By: Brent Wilson, Wilson Bros. Nursery and Gardenality.com The size of your garden will determine, in part, many aspects of your garden plan. Large gardens may require the use of tilers and other machinery, that can add extra cost into the plan of starting a garden. Small gardens may be worked more easily in small raised [...]
Prevent Your Dog From Digging Up Your Yard
While we connect with nature by tending to our gardens and relaxing in our yards, most dogs prefer digging up planted flowers and grass. The question is: how can we curb their desires and have a hole-free yard? First step: Identify why your dog digs. Here are four factors: Instinct. Digging is an instinct for [...]
Rebel Gardening Movement
Creating a personal garden can improve your health by reducing stress, benefiting mental health and providing exercise. Pirate gardening on the other hand, not only has these health benefits it also beautifies neglected spaces and brings communities together. Pirate gardening, also known as guerrilla gardening, is a rebel greenery movement. The Los Angeles Times refers [...]
“Living Art” for Your Home in One Day
Let your green thumb flourish during cold months with an indoor garden. Potted plants are a common option, but a hanging picture frame full of plants makes a living, growing art feature. These Mindful Gardening “living mosaics” require little maintenance and can make a great weekend project. You can buy a plant art kit, complete [...]
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