Wondering what you should be putting in your planting hole when you plant your pepper transplants this spring into your garden or raised beds? If you want your pepper plants to grow fast, stay healthy and produce a big harvest, how you plant them in the ground makes a huge difference. And the best way …
One of the best ways to get your creeping phlox to bloom bigger, brighter and better than ever is to fertilize the plants in the early spring – well before they ever begin to bud and flower! Creeping phlox is a beautiful, low-growing perennial that carpets the ground in vibrant color every spring. When properly …
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 …
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 …
Did you know that one of the easiest and least expensive ways to fertilize nearly all common houseplants is by using leftover coffee and coffee grounds? It’s true! Although most gardeners have heard about the many benefits spent coffee grounds can have for their vegetable plants and flowers outdoors – as it turns out – …
Looking for a safe, simple and easy way to save all of those egg shells coming from your kitchen this winter so you can use them in your garden next spring? Eggshells are one of the most overlooked resources for gardeners. While many see them as simply kitchen waste, the shells are actually packed with …
Did you know that one of the easiest ways to fertilize your houseplants is by using the leftover banana peels from your bananas? Banana peels are more than just kitchen scraps, they are actually filled with a goldmine of nutrients. Nutrients that can help power and energize compost piles, vegetable plants and flowers. And yes …
One of the biggest mistakes many gardeners make in the fall is fertilizing their perennials – when, as it turns out – it’s actually the one time you should always avoid doing so at all costs! As autumn settles in, many gardeners find themselves tackling a long list of chores in their garden and flowerbeds. …
One of the best ways to keep climbing roses blooming all throughout the summer months is to fertilize them on a regular basis – but what you use and how you apply it can make a huge difference in just how often your climber will flower! One thing is for sure, it’s hard to beat …