Tips for gardeners

Provide home for mason bees in your garden

Karen York

Solitary bees, especially mason bees (Osmia lignaria), are buzzing to the rescue. These native bees are easy to attract.

Plant a tree at the right depth

Beckie Fox

When planting trees, what’s often overlooked is how to plant a tree at the right depth. This is important for tree health.

Tools you’ll need to work on paths and walkways

Garden Making

If you decide to install a path or walkway yourself, here are some of the tools you should have on hand.

Raised beds for gardening are great

Beckie Fox

Raised beds for gardening — beds with soil higher than the surrounding area — are a popular way to corral the chaos in vegetable or cutting gardens.

What’s a garden coach?

Beckie Fox

A garden coach helps people become better gardeners. A coach is an extra tool for people who like to garden, but need some expert guidance.

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