Looking for a few all-natural, effective methods to stop aphids from damaging the plants in your vegetable garden? Aphids can be a nightmare in the garden. One thing is for sure, the tiny, quick-multiplying insects can be hard to stop once they gain a foothold. And once they do, they can quickly bring harm to …
One of the best ways to set your young pepper plants up for big success and a big harvest this summer to prune them right from the start – and that includes pruning off the plant’s first blooms and fruit! When you first plant young pepper plants in your garden, it’s always exciting to see …
Did you know that pruning the first early blossoms and small tomatoes off of your young tomato plants is one of the best ways to ensure a big summer harvest? It might feel a bit odd to take off the first flowers or even the first small green tomatoes that form on your plants, but …
When it comes to keeping your cucumber plants safe from pests and disease, there are a few simple secrets that can go a long way to helping your plants stay out of harms way. No matter how you grow your cucumbers, it can often be a challenge for gardeners to get a sizable harvest from …
When it comes to fertilizing your bell pepper plants, knowing the right way to power your peppers can make all the difference between having plants that are slow to grow and produce – or ones that flower and fruit like never before! Pepper plants, just like tomatoes, are heavy feeders. They require a tremendous amount …
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 …
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 a few of the best plants to grow near your tomatoes this year to help them stay healthy, pest-free – and give you your biggest harvest ever? One thing is for sure, if you want to grow stronger, healthier, and more productive tomato plants, planting a few companion plants near your tomato plants …
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 …