What is the best way to harden off tender young seedlings and transplants before planting them outdoors? And perhaps even more importantly, why is the practice so important to a plant’s long-term success and well being? If there is one spring gardening topic that causes a fair amount of confusion for gardeners, it is the …
Getting your tomato plants off to a great start is one of the biggest keys to growing a big harvest of juicy tomatoes in the summer – and there is no better way to jump start your crop than putting a big dose of power in your tomato planting hole with four simple but powerful …
Looking for a way to rid your garden and flowerbeds of slugs this year and stop them from damaging your plants? And do it without having to resort to harsh chemicals and sprays? Slugs cause serious damage to vegetable plants, annuals and perennial flowers. In the blink of an eye, they can destroy an entire …
When it comes to finding the best companion plant to grow in your vegetable garden, it is hard to beat the amazing benefits that growing zinnias can bring. Not just for their stunning display of colorful blooms from Spring to Fall – but for how they can help your vegetables grow and produce better than …
The best way to get your vegetable garden off to a fast start this year is by planting early spring seed crops that can not only tolerate a little bit of cold weather and soil – but get food on your table before summer even arrives! By early spring, most gardeners are chomping at the …
One of the best ways to get your garden season off to a great start this spring is by building a compost pile early – especially if you can create a hard-working pile that gets hot fast enough to provide you with compost by mid summer! When it comes to creating nutrient-rich soil and powering …
Planting and growing your own delicious crop of sugar snap peas couldn’t be easier – and even better, because it thrives in cooler weather, you can plant it early in the spring to get your garden season off to a great start! Sugar snap peas are one of the most favorite “snacking” vegetables of all. …
One of the best ways to help your tomato plants to grow better is to plant their favorite companion plants right along side of them. Not only can companion planting protect and power your tomato crop to bigger, more tastier yields, it can also help bring color, beauty and amazing scents to your garden space …
Growing healthy and productive tomato plants all begins on planting day – and by simply avoiding a few of the biggest and most common planting mistakes, you can all but ensure a big harvest of juicy tomatoes this summer! Tomatoes are by far the most popular vegetable plant to grow in home gardens. The sweet …
One of the most confusing aspects of gardening is understanding just how growing zones and frost dates work – and how to use them to plant smart for your specific location and landscape. When it comes to growing zones, it is certainly understandable how and why they can be so puzzling. In some growing zones …