When it comes to getting young tomato plants off to a fast start early in the season, nothing can be more helpful than fertilizing. But, as you will see below – how, when and what you power your plants with early on is the real secret to growing great plants, and a huge crop of …
Looking for a few safe, easy and natural ways to keep ants off of the plants growing in your vegetable and flower gardens – and stop them from building damaging nests in the soil underneath? Ants can cause a number of serious issues for plants. When in large numbers, they will cluster on plants, often …
If you have ever wanted to grow your own peanuts but thought it was impossible because of the long growing season or the climate where you live – you need to try your hand at growing peanuts in pots and containers! Not only can you grow a delicious crop nearly anywhere – you will have …
Looking for what to do and how to care for that beautiful Easter lily you have growing inside after it blooms? The Easter lily plant has certainly become the go-to gift during the Easter season. Who doesn’t love the amazing color and beauty of this blooming lily. Its soft, trumpet shaped flowers and ultra-bright white …
When is the best time time to cut tulips back after they bloom? That question becomes a hot topic later in the spring as the wondrous flowers of the tulip begin to fade and drop to the soil below. One thing is for sure, when and how you cut your tulips back really can make …
Planting bulbs in the spring is one of the best ways to ensure big color and interest in your flowerbeds this summer – and it couldn’t be easier to do! Although fall is the time when many think of planting popular spring flowering bulbs such as tulips, daffodils and crocus, there are also quite a …
One of the best ways to power the soil and plants in your vegetable garden is by using chicken manure. Not only can it provide both with amazing nutrients, it can do so for free. Especially if you happen to have your own backyard flock of chickens! Chicken manure offers an incredible array of nutrients …
It’s true – one of the best ways to eliminate weeds and grow healthier plants in your flowerbeds is by simply avoiding 3 of the biggest and most common flowerbed mulching mistakes made by home gardeners each and every year! When it comes to maintaining healthy plants and weed-free flowerbeds, mulch is the answer. There …
If you are looking to create a few comfortable, sturdy and beautiful outdoor chairs for your patio, porch or fire pit, today’s DIY 2×4 Adirondack chair article is right up your alley. Not only is it fun and easy to build – the chairs are strong and comfortable too! The 2×4 chair project featured today …
If you love the thought of growing fresh cucumbers but don’t have the space or time for a traditional garden, it’s time to grow your own big harvest in pots or containers. Not only can you grow a bumper crop of cucumbers, it’s easier than you might ever imagine! Cucumbers are actually the second most …