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 …
If you are looking for the perfect way to get your tomatoes off to a fast start after planting day – there is no better remedy than fertilizing your young tomatoes with just the right dose of power! Tomato plants need a lot of power to fill out and grow strong. Not only do they …
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 for the best and easiest way to plant onions this spring? Onions are one crop that cause a lot of confusion for gardeners. And it’s easy to see why. There almost seems to be an endless string of ways to plant and grow them. You can actually plant onions with bulbs (sets), transplants – …
Did you know that what you put in a tomato planting hole when you plant can make a huge difference in how quickly your plant grows – and how well it produces this year? Getting your tomato plants off to a great start is one of the biggest keys to growing a big harvest of …
One of the best ways to make sure your cucumber plants stay healthy and productive all summer is to get them off to fast start – right from the beginning! Cucumber plants are notorious for struggling early in the growing season. Cold soil, cool weather and a lot of spring rains can often have cucumber …
One of the best ways to get your tomatoes off to a great start – and help them grow bigger, better, and more productive than ever is by planting them with wood ashes. And is it ever easy to do! As it turns out, wood ashes can be extremely beneficial all over the vegetable garden. …
Without a doubt, the most important day in a tomato plant’s life is the day it’s planted outdoors – which is exactly why it’s so important to avoid 5 of the most common and costly planting mistakes often made when gardeners plant their tomatoes in the ground! Whether you grow tomatoes in a traditional garden, …
Looking for the best way to start your tomato plants from seed indoors – and have amazing transplants ready in time for your raised beds or garden this year? Not only is the process of growing your own plants from seed fun and extremely rewarding, it can lead to stronger plants and far better results …
When it comes to growing your own vegetable and flower transplants from seeds, success all begins with making sure you give your indoor seedlings the right light to grow strong and healthy. And believe it or not, the “right light” doesn’t mean you have to spend a fortune on fancy grow lights! Many gardeners shy …