All Gardenzine articles relating to garden maintenance
Gardening with Raised Beds
  • Ed Powell
However you choose to define them, raised beds in the garden offer a myriad of benefits to gardeners.
50 Things you can Compost
  • Julie Kilpatrick
Composting in a cold system is about as easy as it gets. It's all about knowing the right things to put in.
How to revive Your Lawn
  • Rob Myers
Winter is harsh on lawns. Here are five steps you need to follow to restore your lawn to its previous glory.
Peroxide, the Gardening Miracle?
  • Paul Tukey
It is claimed that hydrogen peroxide has all sorts of uses in the garden including greater yield and added pest control.
Healthy Koi Ponds
  • AJ Henry
Having a koi pond is a great way to charm visitors as well as having a place for relaxation and rejuvenation.
Making and Using Leafmould
  • Julie Kilpatrick
Leafmould is made from decaying leaves and is a valuable soil conditioner and additive for home made growing medias.
Conserving Water in the Garden
  • Paul Duxbury
If you find yourself in a drought,you can conserve water and make the best use of what you have available.
Collecting and using Seaweed
  • Julie Kilpatrick
With seaweed, seed germination is better, root systems healthier and there is increased resistance to disease.
Back Garden Beekeeping
  • Rocia Espinoza
Back garden beekeeping is not only exciting but significant in creating a healthy honeybee population.
Feed the Birds
  • Julie Kilpatrick
Bird populations are controlled by the availability of their natural foods but artificial feeding does contribute to their survival.
Simple Lawnmower Maintenance
  • Mark J. Donovan
Trouble starting your lawnmower in spring? Before deciding to take your lawnmower in for repair, try these few simple suggestions.
Choosing Fish for your Garden Pond
  • Phillip Swindells
There is no minimum number of fish necessary for a pond, but without any fish, it will become a nursery for mosquitoes
Pain Free Gardening
  • Lynn Jaffee
Acupuncurist Lynn Jaffee gives us her tips and guidelines for avoiding injury and pain-free gardening.
How to Improve Clay Soil
  • Julie Kilpatrick
If you have clay soil, it is possible to make it more gardener-friendly and the method is mercifully simple.
Must-read Guide to Lawnmowers
  • Leslie Vincent
This useful guide should help you find the lawnmower that best suits your lawn and your own handling requirements
All about Mulch
  • Ian Williamson
Mulch is a layer of material spread on top of the soil to conserve soil moisture and discourage the growth of weeds.
How to Mow your Lawn
  • Brad Slade
A guide to mowing lawns - correct lawn height, when to mow and the importance of changing directions.
Wage War on Slugs
  • Julie Kilpatrick
They are every gardener's nemesis. Here's how to tackle slugs using a number of tactics.
Basic Lawncare Knowledge
  • Timothy Eisden
This basic guide to watering, feeding and mowing gives you the knowledge you need to get started.