One of the best ways of all to take the guesswork out of how to know when to water your vegetable and flower plants is by using a simple, inexpensive moisture meter. In fact, once you own one of these amazing little tools, you will wonder how you ever lived without it! Giving plants the …
Always wanted to grow and eat your own fresh strawberries but don’t have the dedicated space to grow them in the ground? Then growing loads of fresh strawberries in pots and containers is the perfect solution! When you grow in pots and containers, you can enjoy the flexibility of growing fresh fruit almost anywhere. A …
Looking for the secrets to success when it comes to keeping your cucumber plants safe from the perils of disease and pests? Aside from tomatoes, cucumbers are the second most widely grown vegetable in home gardens. They are also one of the most versatile vegetables around when it comes to being used in your kitchen. …
When you plant basil right alongside your tomato plants – amazing things happen! Not only will it help you have healthier and more productive tomato plants – it might even make your tomatoes taste better too! So what exactly is companion planting? In a nutshell, companion planting is the art of growing plants that can …
If you are looking to grow something a little different in your vegetable garden this year, Eight Ball zucchini is the perfect choice to put on your planting list! Eight Ball zucchini is one of the most unique zucchini varieties you can grow, thanks to its perfectly round shape, compact plant size, and incredible productivity. …
Want to know how to harvest and cure your garlic this year for long-term storage? Believe it or not, garlic is one of the easiest crops to grow. As long as you get it in the ground a few weeks before your first frost in the fall, you will be rewarded with huge, beautiful bulbs …
Looking for a way to finally eliminate those annoying thistles and stop them from coming back permanently in your flowerbeds, lawn and garden? Thistles are one of the most stubborn and difficult weeds gardeners deal with. They are known for their deep taproots, which can grow from just a few inches deep to as large …
Looking for the best way to prune back and divide the ornamental grass clumps in your landscape? And when to do it? Late winter and early spring are the time to get your ornamental grasses in shape and ready for the growing season. Not only will a little work now help to keep your grasses …
When it comes to growing great healthy, strong, and most importantly, productive tomato plants – it all starts with avoiding 4 of the biggest and most common tomato planting mistakes many gardeners make when first putting their plants in the ground! The first few weeks of a tomato plant outdoors is vital to its long …
Did you know that you can grow your own mushrooms indoors in the spring, summer, fall and even winter – and have fresh mushrooms all year around? One thing is for sure, store bought mushrooms aren’t always fresh. In fact, mushrooms are one of the most notorious of crops for being held on store shelves …