Looking for a way to stop and kill the crabgrass in your lawn this spring before it becomes a nightmare in the summer and late fall? Without a doubt, the best time to stop and kill crabgrass is before it ever starts to grow – and the only way to do that effectively is in …
Did you know that there are 3 vegetable plants that you should never grow near your tomato plants? Tomatoes can grow in raised beds, gardens and even buckets – but they are surprisingly sensitive to competition. When planted near the wrong vegetables, they can suffer reduced growth, fewer flowers, lower yields – and in some …
Even if that compost pile is frozen outside – there are still some great and easy ways to recycle and use up all of those coffee grounds coming from your kitchen this winter! When it comes to recharging soil and helping plants grow better, it’s hard to beat the value coffee grounds have – especially …
When it comes to saving big dollars this spring and summer on your gardening budget – it’s hard to beat starting your own geraniums from seed late this winter! Not only is it easy – it let’s you grow as many geraniums as you want for a fraction of the cost! While they’re technically perennials, …
Want to know how early you can plant pansies to bring a little color to your spring landscape? Pansies are one of the earliest annuals you can plant to bring some color to the landscape after a long winter. Their big, bright petals and wide range of colors – and their ability to handle cold …
If you are wanting to plant and harvest a few more healthy greens this year – even when the summer turns hot – then you need to try your hand at growing Malabar spinach! Malabar spinach is one of the best greens to grow when summer heat arrives. While traditional spinach wilts, bolts, or turns …
If you are looking to add some interesting and beautiful perennial flowers to your flowerbeds this year – then growing balloon flowers is a must! Balloon flower is a plant that almost immediately catches the attention of fellow gardeners and plant lovers – even as it just buds. Named for its unusual flower buds that …
The best way to grow incredible vegetable and flower transplants from seed is by starting with incredibly rich and fertile soil – and there is no better way to do that than by taking a few simple steps to make your own seed starting soil right at home! Not only is making your own seed …
Some plants look nice from a distance, while others draw you in the moment you walk past them – and without a doubt – peppermint zinnias are one of those flowers! One thing is for sure, if you’re looking for a flower that’s easy to grow, incredibly productive, and useful beyond just good looks, peppermint …
Did you know that one place you should never start seeds for vegetable and flower transplants is in a window? Although it may seem like a natural fit to grow seedlings in a sunny windowsill, as it turns out, it can create all kinds of issues for your plants. Not just in the short term …
If you are looking for something both beautiful and unique to plant in your flowerbeds or garden this year – then look no further than Teddy Bear Sunflowers! With their soft, fluffy blooms that resemble golden pom-poms, Teddy Bear sunflowers add a playful yet elegant look anywhere they bloom and flower. From attracting pollinators to …