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The Best Small Trees for Tiny Yards

Ken Davis

By Ken Lain, the mountain gardener We don't all have room for a mighty Maple or the outstretched branches of a native Sycamore in our backyard. After this article, you...

The Best Small Trees for Tiny Yards

Ken Davis

By Ken Lain, the mountain gardener We don't all have room for a mighty Maple or the outstretched branches of a native Sycamore in our backyard. After this article, you...

woman holding a rose bush

How to Grow & Care for Roses

Ken Davis

by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener The fragrance will remind you of visits to Grandmother's house. A truly outstanding rose for the large flowers and captivating fragrance, and super easy...

How to Grow & Care for Roses

Ken Davis

by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener The fragrance will remind you of visits to Grandmother's house. A truly outstanding rose for the large flowers and captivating fragrance, and super easy...

Apples picked in a crate

Are Fruit Trees a Good Investment?

Ken Davis

By Ken Lain, the mountain gardener You used to need a lot of land to grow fruit trees. Dwarf and semi-dwarf fruit trees have allowed growing them in just about...

Are Fruit Trees a Good Investment?

Ken Davis

By Ken Lain, the mountain gardener You used to need a lot of land to grow fruit trees. Dwarf and semi-dwarf fruit trees have allowed growing them in just about...

6 Companion Plants for Potatoes

6 Companion Plants for Potatoes

Ken Davis

by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Understanding companion plant strategies helps plan the best gardens without using chemical pesticides to control insects. Potatoes are large plants that benefit significantly from...

6 Companion Plants for Potatoes

Ken Davis

by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Understanding companion plant strategies helps plan the best gardens without using chemical pesticides to control insects. Potatoes are large plants that benefit significantly from...

Rose gardener Michael

How to Prune and Care for Roses

Ken Davis

by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener March is when roses get excited about spring. Prune, clean up and fertilize your roses, and 45 days later, they will show fragrant appreciation....

How to Prune and Care for Roses

Ken Davis

by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener March is when roses get excited about spring. Prune, clean up and fertilize your roses, and 45 days later, they will show fragrant appreciation....

Amber doing Garden Chores

Top 10 Spring Cleaning Every Garden Needs

Ken Davis

By Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Serious gardeners are in the garden on the first warm day of spring. While there is no harm in cleaning up fallen branches and...

Top 10 Spring Cleaning Every Garden Needs

Ken Davis

By Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Serious gardeners are in the garden on the first warm day of spring. While there is no harm in cleaning up fallen branches and...