Looking for a few tips and tricks to get your pepper plants growing a little faster in the garden? Whether you grow them in a traditional garden space, raised bed, or even in a container – pepper plants are notorious for being slow starters. Not only do pepper seeds usually take longer to germinate, the …
Looking for a few great ways to keep aphids off of your tomato plants – and keep them from coming back for good? When it comes to tomato plants and pests, aphids are certainly near the top of the list of insects that can cause big issues. While aphids are tiny in size, they make …
Looking for a few secrets and tips to keep your cucumber plants healthy and productive all summer long? Cucumber plants can produce some serious yields when properly maintained and cared for during the growing season. In fact, a single plant can provide as much as 20 to 25 pounds of fruit throughout a single year! …
One of the best ways to create both a low-maintenance and highly productive vegetable garden is by using mulch around your plants – especially when you can avoid a few of the more common mulching mistakes that can spell the difference between smashing success or a disappointing growing season! When it comes to vegetable gardening, …
Looking for the best slicing tomatoes to grow in your garden or on your patio in containers? When it comes to preparing a delicious homemade sandwich during the warm summer months, nothing can add more flavor than the perfect slice of a juicy tomato. Especially when it’s homegrown and plucked fresh from your backyard! When looking …
One of the biggest questions gardeners have when gardening in raised beds is figuring out what is the best way to fill their beds for success – and what materials should they be filling them with. Raised beds are an amazing way to garden for so many different reasons. For those who don’t have space …
There is no better way to get a garden season underway early than by planting a few cool weather spring garden seed crops! In most locations, seeds and transplants aren’t able to go into the garden or raised beds until either the soil temperatures rise, or the outdoor temperatures stay high enough to allow for …
Looking for a few all-natural, effective methods to keep aphids out of your garden – and from wreaking havoc on your vegetable plants this year? If there is one pest that brings fear to many a gardener, it’s aphids! One thing is for sure, the tiny, quick-multiplying insects can be hard to stop once they …
When it comes to getting the most out of your garden space and allowing crops to work naturally together, it doesn’t get any better than using the 3 sisters companion planting method to grow sweet corn, beans and squash/zucchini! This growing method was mastered hundreds of years back by Native American tribes, and it allowed …
One of the best ways to save money and grow the best potted plants around is to make your own potting soil at home – and contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to include peat moss in the mix. In fact, as you will see with today’s potting soil recipe, you can make a …