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.
Flat, horizontal gardening is so boring. Liven up your garden with vertical growth. The benefits of a vertical garden are plentiful, from greater visual interest . . .
Issues with growing mint aren’t rooted in difficult care or growing conditions. In fact, it’s quite the opposite. Mint is tenacious, and it spreads quickly . . .
The benefits of starting plants from seed are numerous, including the sense of accomplishment and joy you get from growing an entire plant from just . . .
It’s difficult to imagine any real disadvantages of gardening, and seasoned gardeners believe beyond any shadow of a doubt that good reasons to start a . . .
Every serious gardener has pondered a greenhouse purchase at one time or another, daydreaming about the ‘what ifs’ and envisioning the glorious bounties it would . . .
There has been much talk about sustainability, green living and our effect on our planet. Inside that conversation is the mention of organics as a . . .