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 …
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 …