Want to finally make this the year you keep weeds out of your garden – for good? Then you need to start working less in your soil! Although the above statement may sound a bit strange – believe it or not, working less in the soil in your garden is exactly the formula for putting …
If you’ve always wanted to grow fresh cucumbers but don’t have the time or space for a full garden, then you need to try growing cucumbers in containers. Not only is it easy to do – you can grow them anywhere – whether it’s on a balcony, a deck or your sunny back patio! Cucumbers …
When it comes to planting tomatoes – there is one big mistake that stands far above all other miscues when it comes to getting your plants off to a fast start and keeping them healthy and productive – and do you ever need to avoid it! Unfortunately – many gardeners make it each and every …
When it comes to growing delicious red onions in your garden or raised beds – there is one little secret that can really pay off in producing bigger and more tastier onions. And that secret? Planting red onion sets instead of seeds early in the spring! With their sweeter flavor and vibrant red flesh, red …
One of the easiest and most effective ways to make your vegetable garden grows and performs better this year is to plant zinnias in it. Yes, Zinnias! Zinnias are gorgeous, easy-to-grow annual flowers known for their bright, bold colors and long-lasting blooms. They come in a wide range of size and colors – and do …
Looking for some of the best spring seed crops to plant now and get a jumpstart on the growing season? There is simply no better way to get a garden season underway early than by planting a few cool weather seed crops. Unfortunately, many types of seeds and transplants aren’t able to go into the …
Looking for the best way to plant cucumbers this year? Believe it or not – the one thing you want to make sure you do is plant your crop with seeds – and not transplants! For some vegetables, starting with transplants is a better choice. Crops like tomatoes and peppers need a long growing season, …
Without a doubt, one of the biggest mistakes gardeners make when trying to start vegetable and flower seeds inside is trying to grow their seedlings in a window. And can it ever produce weak transplants that struggle to survive when planted outdoors! Although starting seeds in a window might seems like a natural place because …
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 …
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 …