Wondering how to best use all of those pine needles that have fallen down to the ground from your pine trees – and whether or not they are safe to use in your flowerbeds, gardens, compost pile and more? Pine needles are one of the most misunderstood organic materials around. Especially when it comes to …
If you are looking for the best way to support your tomato plants this year without spending a fortune – we have you covered today with the perfect DIY solution that can hold the biggest of plants without worry! There is little doubt just how important it is to give your tomato plants a strong …
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 …
Did you know that one of the best ways to help fertilize and power your tomato plants to healthy growth and an incredible harvest is to plant coffee grounds right along with them? And that you can keep on using coffee grounds on your tomatoes in all kinds of ways to energize them all summer …
When it comes time to plant your tomato transplants into the ground, how you plant them – and what you plant them with are extremely important for a tomato plant’s short and long term success! Getting tomato plants off to a fast start is vital for their overall health and productivity. If plants struggle to …
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 …
When it comes to the perfect way to plant and grow asparagus for years of incredibly delicious harvests – it’s hard to beat using the simple trench planting method. It makes planting and growing asparagus a breeze – all while helping to develop healthy, strong roots that can deliver mountains of fresh asparagus spears for …
If you are looking to plant and grow your best crop of cucumbers ever this year – then more than anything else – it’s critical to plant your cucumbers for success right from the start! Cucumbers are one of the most popular vegetable plants for growing in a home garden. Not only are they delicious …
Looking for a simple solution to prevent the tomatoes on your tomato plants from developing blossom end rot this year – and ruining your harvest in the process? Blossom end rot can be devastating to ripening tomatoes. It first appears as a tiny, brown soft spot on the blossom end of the fruit. In the …
If you are looking for a way to distance yourself from the grocery store while living a healthier lifestyle, then growing a throwback Victory food garden is the way to go! The concept of a Victory garden has been around since the First World War. It regained popularity again in the last few years with …