Want to know how to fertilize your peppers this year to get your plants growing fast and producing more peppers than ever? Whether you love growing sweet peppers, green peppers, ornamental peppers – or the hottest peppers on the planet, supplying them with the power and energy they need is important for growing strong, healthy …
Looking to give your newly planted tomato plants a big jump start to get them off and growing fast? Whether you grow tomato plants in a traditional garden setting, raised beds, or in 5 gallon buckets, containers or tomato bags, the first six to eight weeks of their life outdoors is critical to their long …
One of the biggest secrets of all to grow a large, healthy potato crop with loads of foliage and plenty of potatoes to harvest is knowing when and how to properly fertilize them – and when to stop! Potatoes are heavy feeders that require plenty of nutrients throughout the growing season. Failing to provide plants …
Did you know that by simply using coffee grounds and egg shells in the planting hole of your tomato plants, you can help power your young tomatoes to fast, healthy grow – and set the stage for your best crop of tomatoes ever? Believe it or not, these two natural and organic by-products of a …
One of the easiest and best ways to get your pepper plants off to a great start this year is to fill their planting hole with a few simple but powerful ingredients that will not only boost early growth – but set the stage for your plants to produce an amazing harvest this summer! Pepper …
Looking for the best way to fertilize your raised beds this spring – and exactly what to use to re-energize and power up your soil for a great growing season? Raised beds are incredible for growing everything from vegetable plants and herbs to annual flowers, perennial flowers and more. But one thing is for sure, …
When it comes to how deep to plant your tomato plants – most gardeners are quite surprised to find out how far down their transplants should be placed into the ground on planting day – and just how much difference it can make in how well they perform! One of the most important days of …
Did you know that you can grow and plant your own sweet potato plants by starting slips from an existing sweet potato? Not only is it possible, but it’s a great, inexpensive way to grow healthy and strong sweet potato plants! Sweet potatoes are packed full of vitamins A and C, potassium, fiber, and manganese. …
Looking for a few simple solutions to keep tomato blight away and keep your tomato plants safe from damage – for good? There is little doubt that tomato blight can all but ruin a tomato harvest. Although there are several types and versions of the disease, blight is a fungal condition that can devastate and …
Looking to plant onions this year and not sure if you should plant onion seeds or sets? The question certainly sparks quite the debate. And not just among those new to gardening, but seasoned gardeners as well. To be exact, onions can actually grow in three different ways – by planting seeds directly in the …