Looking for a few simple tips on how to fertilize the young cucumber plants growing in your garden, raised beds or containers – and get them to take off and thrive faster than ever? When it comes to growing healthy and productive cucumber plants, both how and when you fertilize can make a huge difference …
Did you know that one of the best things you can do for your vegetable garden this year is to grow zinnias in it? Not only will it fill your garden with color and beauty – but it will also bring a tremendous amount of pollinators and beneficial insects to your growing space – all …
Looking to avoid some of the most common and biggest fertilizing mistakes gardeners make that can ruin the lifespan and bloom time of their hanging baskets? When it comes to keeping hanging baskets vibrant and blooming all summer long – there are three common fertilizing mistakes that many gardeners make each and every year that …
Did you know that one of the best ways to eliminate a long list of garden pests is to simply get purple martins to visit it on a regular basis? Purple martins are among nature’s best insect eating machines. Not only do they consume beetles, moths, horseflies and wasps – they do so in astounding …
Looking for a few simple secrets to supercharge your cucumber plants this year and grow more cucumbers than ever? For many, getting consistently good production can often be difficult. As much as gardeners love their fresh cucumbers, unfortunately, the crop has a bad rap for being one of the most frustrating vegetable plants to grow. …
Looking to avoid the 3 most common mulching mistakes and keep your flowerbeds weed free all season long – without endless hours of weeding and re-weeding? When it comes to maintaining healthy plants and weed-free flowerbeds, mulch is the answer. There is little doubt that it has tremendous benefits for the flowers growing in your …
Looking for the best way to fertilize your clematis this spring and get it to flower bigger and better than ever? If you want your clematis to fill up with flowers this year, the best thing you can do is to give it a good start in early spring. And one of the best ways …
Wondering what to do with your tulips this spring after they bloom? And – when it’s okay to start cutting them back? One thing is for sure, when and how you cut your tulips back after they finish flowering is extremely important for their long-term health and survival, and in just how well they will …
Looking for a few of the best companion plants to grow alongside your tomatoes this year? One of the best ways to help your tomato plants perform better is to grow other plants near them that help them out – a practice known as companion planting. Not only can companion planting protect and power a …
Looking for a few beautiful marigolds to grow this year that will not only add huge color to your flowerbeds and containers – but also repel pests and bring in loads of pollinators? Marigolds are absolute showstoppers in gardens, flowerbeds and containers. Not just because they’re easy to take care of, but also because they …