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This week finishes up our three-part series on starting vegetable, flower and herb seeds indoors. This is an important topic, because if you start seeds too early, you can hurt your chances of success. To make sure you start your herb seeds at the correct time, here are some guidelines to help you figure out [...]
Throughout the year we talk a lot about the benefits of mulch. It’s great for water retention in the soil, it helps fight weeds and drought, and it also can be a good soil conditioner. The problem with mulch however is that it can harbor weed seeds and make a mess of newly made and [...]
Lilacs (Syringa spp.) have to be one of the best smelling flowers of spring. They have such an intense aroma. In order to make sure you enjoy your lilac flowers every year, they will need to be periodically pruned. Lilacs, like many flowering shrubs flower on new growth. So if you haven’t pruned your lilac [...]
Besides tomatoes, peppers are one of the most commonly grown garden crops during the summer. Gardeners are just crazy about peppers! So, with that in mind, here are several tips to help you grow, healthy, robust, and flavorful peppers this summer. 1. Peppers like evenly moist and evenly warm soil. If moisture levels or temperature [...]
Most gardeners also love to cook, so they tend to plant and grow a lot of onions. That said however, onions can be tricky to grow. So in order for you to have the most success possible, here are 9 growing and care tips to grow healthy, flavorful onions: 1. During the early stages of [...]
The reason so many gardeners love to make raised garden beds is because the benefits are almost endless and they are fast and easy to make; in fact they take about 10 minutes. But before we show you how easy it is Here are some of the benefits: 1. Raised garden beds are great for [...]
During the summer, many gardeners are planting that perfect summertime treat – Sweet Corn. There are several ways to plant sweet corn, but if you want lots of full ears instead of partially pollinated corn, or no corn at all, then planting corn in blocks is the best way to go. It’s All About Pollen [...]
Everyone plants their tomatoes differently. If you’re one of those gardeners that prefer to cage your tomatoes so they don’t sprawl on the ground and risk rotting, then this solution is for you. Cages However, Have Problems The problem with standard tomato cages is that they tend to wobble from side to side and many [...]
There is nothing more disappointing than biting into a bright red strawberry, expecting a burst of sweet flavor, only to be met with a sour, watery taste. What a waste! So this begs the questions, “What happened? And why are some strawberry fruit sweet and others sour?” Well many varieties are just sweeter-tasting than others, [...]
One of the best things about having a covered garden structure in your yard, such as a gazebo or garden pavilion, is that you have a private getaway from the regular household activities and noise. You have a place where you can sit quietly, read a book, take a nap, have outdoor meals, or even [...]