-
Is It Too Late to Plant Garlic in Late October?
By
| Published on
Late October garlic? Not too late at all. Why fall planting works, how deep to plant, and the mulch that sees it through winter.
-
Do Coffee Grounds Really Help Your Garden, or Are They Just Compost Hype?
By
| Published on
Do coffee grounds really feed your garden, or are they just compost hype? The Spade brews up the truth — and a clear verdict.
-
Clover Lawns: From “Weed” to Wonderful
By
| Published on
Clover lawns aren’t just a trend—they’re low-maintenance, eco-friendly, and secretly the smarter, greener choice for your backyard.
-
Edge of Glory—or Just Trimming the Surface?
By
| Published on
Should you buy a lawn edger or just make do with your string trimmer? Here’s the dirt—with jokes.
-
Ceramic or Terra Cotta: The Great Pot Showdown
By
| Published on
Terra cotta dries fast, ceramic holds moisture—choose wisely, or your plants might take matters into their own roots.
-
Can You Use Cat Litter as Perlite?
By
| Published on
Using cat litter instead of perlite is like using pancake batter instead of concrete—technically possible, but you’ll regret it fast.
-
What’s an Evergreen Oak?
By
| Published on
Evergreen oaks defy tradition by keeping their leaves year-round. Learn why they’re the overachieving rebels of the oak world.
-
How to Start Seeds Indoors Without Grow Lights
By
| Published on
Yes, you can start seeds indoors without grow lights. Just expect them to be leggier than a Vegas showgirl at first.
-
Why Do Birds Toss Seeds Out of the Feeder?
By
| Published on
Ever wonder why birds fling seeds from your feeder? Turns out, they’re just picky eaters with attitude.
-
The Mysterious Case of the Black Dahlia Plant (Or Not)
By
| Published on
There’s no such thing as a true black dahlia—but here’s how to make your garden look just as dark and dramatic.
-
Split or Not to Split? The Great Hosta Debate
By
| Published on
Thinking about splitting your hostas? Here’s when, why, and how to do it without committing a gardening disaster.
-
Can I Water the Lawn When It’s Sunny Out?
By
| Published on
Think watering your lawn on a sunny day will fry your grass? Not so fast—the truth is much greener.