One of the biggest keys to successfully growing healthy tomato plants is proper watering, but more times than not the problem with tomatoes is that they get too much moisture – which is exactly why it’s so important to avoid overwatering your plants! Tomatoes themselves are made up of 95% water. But it’s not just …
Did you know that there are several vegetable plants and herbs that you should always keep far away from where you grow your tomatoes? It’s true! There are actually quite a few plants that can harm your tomatoes if they are planted to grow nearby. Thankfully, by simply locating these far away from your beloved …
Looking for the best ways to trellis your cucumbers this year? With little doubt, one of the best methods to keep your cucumber plants healthy, strong and productive is to give them support using a trellis system. Doing so not only saves valuable ground space in the garden, but it can also lead to a …
If you are looking to find the easiest way to plant all of those flower and vegetable transplants this year – you need to try using a drill auger planting bit – this one simple tool can allow you to quickly and painlessly get your transplants, bulbs, and perennials into the ground in no time …
Looking to plant onion sets this spring for a big harvest of delicious, full-size home grown onions this summer and fall? Onions are a great crop for backyard gardeners and can fit in almost any available space. Since they don’t produce large root structures, they are easy to grow in traditional gardens, raised beds – …
When it comes to how to plant and maintain a crop of home-grown potatoes, there are a few simple tips & tricks that can make growing your own potatoes easier than you might have ever imagined – and lead to a deliciously big harvest too! Potatoes are one of those crops that are certainly always …
Looking for a few simple tips and tricks to build the perfect spring compost pile that can heat up quick – and make compost faster than ever? One of the best ways to improve the plants growing in your vegetable garden and flowerbeds is to use compost everywhere you can. In planting holes, as a …
If you are looking to plant and grow an amazing crop of blackberries but hate all of the scratches and cuts that result from their sharp thorns, then you need to try growing thornless blackberries. These plants have all the wonderful benefits of traditional blackberries – but without all the pain from piercing thorns! Blackberries …
Looking to start your own pepper plants indoors from seed this year? Not only does starting and growing your own peppers plants from seed allow you to jet a big jump on the growing season, it can also save you a considerable amount of your hard earned cash! Transplants can be expensive when purchasing from …
Sugar snap peas are not only one of the easiest of all vegetables to plant and grow – they also happen to be one of the first vegetables you need to plant in the early spring – all by simply directly sowing seeds right into the cool soil! With their crispy, plump outer shells and …