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.
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 . . .
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 . . .
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 . . .
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 . . .
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 . . .
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 . . .
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 . . .