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 …
Is it really possible to keep your hanging baskets healthy, green and blooming big and beautiful all summer long? Believe it or not, the answer is a resounding yes! Especially if you can provide your plants with 4 critical but simple needs that can make all the difference between a basket that thrives – or …
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 …
If you want to try your hand at growing vegetables, flowers or herbs in straw bales but are confused by the endless amount of conflicting information on how hard it is to get your bales ready for planting – then the simple Soil + Plant Straw Bale growing method is for you! Straw bale gardening …
You might be surprised just how easy it can be to build your very own two bin compost system – and how fast it can help make a continuous supply of amazing compost for your garden and flowerbeds! When it comes to powering your soil and plants, nothing beats compost. Compost contains the perfect blend …
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 …
When and how you fertilize your strawberry plants can play a critical role in just how healthy your plants grow, and of course, how many strawberries they produce. Whether you grow perennial everbearing or June bearing strawberries, the soil they grow in year in and year out will eventually lose its power. Like most vegetable …