As crazy as it sounds, what you do with your tomato plants as they die off this fall – and how you dispose of them – can both have a huge impact on how well your tomato plants grow in your garden next year. And even more, it can also play a major role in …
Without a doubt, the best way to protect and recharge the soil in your garden this fall is to plant a cover crop. Not only is it one of the easiest “crops” you will ever plant, it will set the stage for you to have your best gardening season ever next year! Cover crops provide …
Planting fall garlic is not only simple and easy to do, it can also set you up to grow an amazing harvest of some of the biggest and most delicious garlic you’ll ever harvest next summer! Although garlic can be planted in the spring or fall, fall planting allows bulbs more time to grow larger. …
As summer hits full stride and tomato season gets into full swing, many gardeners become alarmed when some of the leaves on their tomato plants begin turning brown – and in some cases – even begin to die and fall off. This can be especially true for the lower leaves of tomato plants in mid …
One of the hardest things for many gardeners to know is when to pick their bell peppers – or more importantly, how to tell when their peppers are ripe enough for picking! Bell peppers are a staple in backyard gardens. Known for their large size and big flavor, they are delicious for everything from fresh …
How you fertilize your tomato plants during the summer months can play a critical role in just how many tomatoes your plants produce – and even more – for how long they will continue to produce late into the summer and fall. Tomato plants are one of the heaviest feeding vegetable plants a gardener can …
Did you know that summer is the perfect time to replant the cucumbers in your garden, raised beds and containers with seeds? Not only is it quick and easy – but it’s a great solution to replace cucumber plants that might be starting to fail! As summer arrives in full force, many cucumber plants that …
Looking for a few effective methods to get rid of potato beetles and eliminate them without having to resort to harsh chemicals and insecticides? Potato beetles can destroy the leaves of some of the most beloved vegetable plants in a home garden. Although they get their name from their love of attacking the foliage of …
When it comes to growing and maintaining a great vegetable garden – one of the best ways to ensure success is by watering your plants for success – and that means avoiding three of the biggest and most common garden watering mistakes gardeners make when supplying their plants with moisture! Watering the garden seems like …
Looking for a fast and easy way to get rid of the aphids on your vegetable plants? And without having to resort to questionable commercial sprays that might compromise your harvest? Aphids can cause major damage to vegetable gardens. Not only can aphid attacks stunt the growth of plants by damaging their stems, leaves and …