Gardening Pros and Cons

There are pros and cons (advantages and disadvantages) to nearly everything in life, and the garden is no exception. Whether it’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.

  • Tomato plants growing down out of two suspended orange 5 gallon buckets
    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 . . .
  • Close up of a wire flower sculpture in a garden
    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 . . .
  • Petunias in shades of red and pink growing in ahanging basket
    If you don’t have much – or any – backyard garden space, your thoughts might turn to hanging baskets. These can work in a small . . .