I’m so excited to be starting the Fall season of our garden. We have a new trellis to test out, new plants to grow, we are experimenting with a 3 sisters bed, and so much more! Stay tuned for updates of our San Antonio, Texas Back Yard Garden!
Outdoor Gardening
In Our Garden: 2020 Spring Season
Are you looking for some insight into a backyard vegetable garden? We’ve decide document our garden this year from plants we are using, companion planting, new gardening techniques, our SIP beds, and more! Come see our weekly updates and share any tried and true gardening tips that you live by!
Common Gardening Mistakes: Watering
Did you know that there is a right and wrong way to water your garden? It may seem like a simple task, but watering your garden incorrectly could cause all sorts of problems like disease, root rot, and pests! Small changes like time of day, how much, when, and how you water can have a significant impact on your overall garden! Check out our article now to learn how.
Mulch: A Gardener’s Best Friend
If you are new to gardening, mulch is an easy step to overlook. You are busy picking out the best plants, choosing the perfect locations, watering and fertilizing per each plant’s needs. While it’s important to lay a solid foundation for your garden, the mulch is a vital finishing touch that will save you a lot of time and energy in the long run!
Common Gardening Mistakes: Plant Selection
When you first start gardening it can be overwhelming trying to understand the basics to make sure you have a healthy and happy garden, or you are so excited about what to plant you simply overlook the fundamentals. One of the most common mistakes is not researching your plant selection, but rather picking plants based on personal preference only. Learn what to consider when planning out what plants to grow this gardening season.
Hardiness Zones & Why You Should Care
So how do you know what to grow where, and when? It’s not as daunting as it seems. It all comes down to Plant Hardiness Zones. Knowing your zone will help you determine a few key factors that will improve your garden’s overall health and your harvest significantly: knowing what to plant, when to plant, and when to let your garden rest.
An Introduction to Companion Planting
Planning your garden for this season? Most people think about sunlight requirements and spacing but understanding how plants interact with one another is vital to the overall health of your garden. So, what’s the big deal? By not thinking about plant relationships, you could be ruining your garden before it even starts.
Soil Types & What It Means To Your Garden
Why is Understanding Soil so Important? If you are planning on starting a garden, whether it's in containers or raised beds, or directly into the ground, your soil is going to be the foundation for your plants. They are going to get the majority of the nutrients they...
3 Easy Ways to Use Eggshells in Your Garden
Love gardening but want to bring your growing skills to the next level for stronger, healthier, and more productive plants? While there are many ways to improve your garden, eggshells are an easy and affordable way to improve your garden.
Growing Basics: Essential Nutrients for Healthy Plants
Do you love growing plants but not exactly sure what nutrients your plants need to grow? Don’t worry! This article explains what nutrients are most important to your plants and why.
About Me
Hello everyone! My name is Angie Mallery, and I’m the proud founder of Wicked Handy. This blog is my playground for sharing everything that makes life more joyful and practical—from crafting and cooking to gardening and DIY projects. I’m thrilled you’re here and hope you find inspiration and enjoyment in what I love to do. Thank you for visiting!
