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.

The Pros And Cons Of Upside Down Tomatoes

I know you’ve seen them even if only on late night infomercials – those green Topsy Turvy upside-down tomato planters. Some people think they look . . .
What Are Pros And Cons Of Garden Art DÃ©cor

Have you ever surveyed your garden and thought “something is missing” but were uncertain what that “something” should be? The answer may not lie with . . .
Hanging Basket Pros And Cons

If you don’t have much – or any – backyard garden space, your thoughts might turn to hanging baskets. These can work in a small . . .

Honeysuckle Planting Pros And Cons

Honeysuckles get a bad rap, and for the most part, they deserve it. With a little knowledge and care, they can be a great benefit . . .
Flame Weeding Pros And Cons: Is Flame Weeding Bad Or Good

It is time to take stock of the damage we do to the earth. Everything we put into it will come back to haunt us . . .
Sunflower Planting Pros And Cons

Sunflowers (Helianthus annuus) are as hard to resist as puppies, with their bright petals and happy “faces” that turn toward the sun. And they can . . .

Drawbacks And Benefits Of Growing Annuals

Annual plants are beautiful and can be wonderful in a garden but, unlike perennials, they demand constant attention from spring until the first frost in . . .
Fall Vs. Spring Planting Pros And Cons

For many gardeners, deciding when flower and vegetable seeds should be planted into the garden can lead to frustration. Learning how to best meet the . . .
Pros And Cons Of Monochromatic Gardening

Have you ever surveyed your garden with a critical eye and lamented that your garden has no cohesiveness and is merely a hodge-podge of wildly . . .
Advantages And Disadvantages Of Alternative Lawns

Fresh cut grass and well-manicured lawns are often thought to be synonymous with summer. However, homeowners in many regions may find lawn maintenance to be . . .

Grass Seed Vs. Sod: Reasons To Seed Your Lawn Or Use Sod Instead

A lawn is a very important part of a home’s curb appeal. Revitalizing an existing lawn or developing new ones requires an important decision – . . .
Weighing In The Pros And Cons Of Grow Lights

For many novice growers, one of the most difficult aspects of gardening relates directly to the process of starting seeds indoors in late winter and . . .
Indoor Herb Gardening: Learn About The Pros And Cons Of Indoor Herb Gardens

Herbs are great, and many of these plants can be easily grown in the home, or so they say. Get the facts here on both . . .
The Pros And Cons Of Composting

Composting is one of the most beneficial things you can do in the garden, and the reasons to compost are many. That being said, don’t . . .