Big Changes for a Big Front Yard

Our largest Turf Removal Rebate project to date involved eliminating 3,000 square feet of lawn in a big front yard and parkway in Beverlywood. The owners wanted to reduce their…

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Hugelkultur

Today we’re talking about hugelkultur, a permaculture design involving logs, compost and decomposition.

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Gardenerd on Root Simple Podcast

Meet Erik Knutzen and Kelly Coyne, the Root Simple Team. They have spent years designing a homesteading lifestyle for themselves that is enviable among gardenerds. In the heart of Los…

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Groundbreaking Food Gardens Giveaway!

If you're looking for a good gardening book to curl up with this winter, Groundbreaking Food Gardens is my pick for 2014. Niki Jabbour, author of The Year-Round Vegetable Gardener,…

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09-18-14 Fall’s a-Comin’

In this issue: September in the Garden Fall Planning and Composting Classes Gardenerd Tip of the Month: OrangePippin.com Gardenerd Product of the Month: Gardenerd Mug   1. September in the…

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The New Drought Landscape

Water, water, everywhere...well, not so much anymore. States like California and Texas are suffering severe drought conditions and gardeners are rising to the occasion by swapping out thirsty lawns for…

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