Wondering how and when you should fertilize all of those vegetable and flower seedlings you are starting and growing indoors? And what’s the best choice for powering them up safely? Growing strong, healthy transplants begins with giving your seedlings the right care and nutrition during their first few weeks of life. The first six to …
Looking for the secret to fertilizing your peonies for bigger and better flowers than ever? Peonies are known for being some of the earliest flowers to brighten up gardens after winter fades. Their blooms can appear anywhere from early April to mid-June, depending on the local climate. But to flower with gusto – they need …
Late winter is the ideal time to begin to prepare your raised beds for planting in the spring – because before you know it – garden season will be here! Taking the time to improve and prepare your soil early can make a huge difference in just how well your plants grow later this spring …
Looking for a few of the best deer resistant flowering annuals to plant this year to keep the flowers in your pots, containers and bed spaces safe from deer damage? If you are tired of having the flowers in your pots and containers devoured by hungry deer – then it’s time to fill them this …
Did you know that there are several popular and very common flowering bushes that you should never prune in early spring? Although spring is often a time for sprucing up the landscape, there are a few tasks that should be avoided at all costs – and one of the biggest to avoid is pruning a …
Looking for the best way to plant your zucchini this year for strong, healthy plants that produce loads of fruit? Zucchini can be one of the easiest and most rewarding vegetables to grow in gardens and raised beds. Not only does it grow fast, but it can also produce a tremendous amount of fruit with …
Did you know that what you do with your strawberry plants in early spring can have a huge impact on just how well they perform and produce this year? Strawberries are becoming more and more popular each year with home growers. It’s easy to why – it can be quite rewarding to have access to …
If you are looking for a secret weapon in your garden this year to help boost your tomato plants to better health and bigger yields – you need to plant marigolds right along with them! You might be surprised, but one of the best companion plants for tomatoes is the humble marigold. These vibrant annual …
Looking for the best lights to use to start your seeds indoors? Believe it or not, you don’t have to buy fancy and expensive grow lights to grow amazing transplants! As it turns out, there really is a simple, affordable, and highly effective way to start vegetable and flower seeds indoors. And all it takes …
Looking for a few simple tips to get rid of aphids on your houseplants – and keep them safe from aphid attacks in the future for good? Aphids are the most common household insect pest of all – and it’s easy to see why. Due to their small size, aphids can easily come indoors through …
Wondering how to re-energize, recharge and power up the tired, lifeless soil where your tomatoes grew last year – before you plant again this year? Tomato plants are notorious for depleting nutrients from the soil due to their high feeding needs. In fact, so much so, that if at all possible, it’s best to never …