Gardening Know How

Gardening Pros and Cons

There are pros and cons (advantages and disadvantages) to nearly everything in life, and the garden is no exception. Whether itâ€™s growing questionable plants, using a different gardening technique, or even choosing mulch for the garden, both the good and bad points need to be carefully considered so that you can make the best decision possible, based on your situation. While your stand may be on a specific side with little thought to other views, it never hurts to learn from the side of another opinion. Here are some commonly debated topics that explore the pros and cons of gardening.

Sandy Soil And Gardening: Overcoming Sandy Soil Disadvantages

San Francisco is not the only city that repurposed dunes, but it happens to be the one I know best. The western third of the . . .
Xeriscape Gardens: Pros And Cons Of Xeriscaping

When it comes to the benefits of xeriscaping, it is about the practical considerations of maintenance requirements, aesthetics, and expense. Xeriscaping means constructing a yard . . .
Pros And Cons Of Lawn Rolling – Is Lawn Rolling Good Or Bad

Many folks think that lawn rolling each year is part of general maintenance, but not so fast. As with most things there are both pros . . .

Raised Beds Vs. Sunken Beds: Differences Between Raised And Sunken Beds

Deciding between raised beds vs. sunken beds really depends on your soil condition and region – and perhaps your personal preference too. First, you need . . .
Gardening In Containers – Double Potting Pros And Cons

Double potting is a term that can apply to a couple different gardening methods, but the basic gist is always the same. It’s the practice . . .
Organic Gardening Options – Information On Hot Vs. Cold Composting

Making your own compost is a great way to get a free garden soil amendment. Yard and kitchen waste are combined in a pile that . . .

Vegetable Gardening: Bush Vs. Vining Plant Types

Both vining and bush plants have their pros and cons, but bush varieties come out on top in many areas. Among the reasons to plant . . .
Pros And Cons To Fruit Tree Growing At Home

Not everyone likes to grow their own food in the backyard, but those that do usually consider putting in fruit trees. Do the benefits of . . .
Cooling Vs. Warming Herbs – Learn About Herbs That Warm And Cool

Using herbs to enhance health isn’t a new idea. The practice goes back centuries and was the focus of ancient medical practices. The selection of . . .
Pros And Cons: Planting Evergreen Shrubs In The Landscape

If you are planting shrubs, why not select plants that will hold their leaves all year long? That’s what “evergreen” means: plants that don’t drop . . .

Pros And Cons Of Growing Weeds In The Garden

Ah, to weed or not to weed, that is the question. Weeds are ever present in nearly all landscapes in some form or other. They’re . . .
Pros And Cons Of Clover Planting – Reasons To Plant Clover Vs. Reasons Not To

Clover is either a pretty little plant that you love, or a weedy pest that you hate. While this little plant may offer certain benefits, . . .
Coconut Coir Pros And Cons – Benefits And Drawbacks Of Planting In Coir

Love coconut and love our planet? Coconut coir may be the right growing media for you, as it is just the cast off clothing from . . .
Growing Heirloom Plants – Upsides And Downsides To Heirloom Planting

When it comes to understanding heirloom plants, there are no simple definitions. Some people claim heirloom plants were around prior to 1951, when growers introduced . . .