Looking for the best ways to trellis your cucumbers this year? With little doubt, one of the best methods to keep your cucumber plants healthy, strong and productive is to give them support using a trellis system. Doing so not only saves valuable ground space in the garden, but it can also lead to a …
One of the best ways to keep your hostas healthy, bright and gorgeous all summer long is to fertilize them in just the right way – and at just the right time! Unlike most perennials and annuals, hostas are almost always grown for their beautiful foliage. Although they do produce a long, slender stem of …
Did you know that how and when you plant your peppers can make a huge difference in just how quickly they begin to grow – and how big of a harvest your pepper plants produce this summer? Whether you are growing green bell peppers, sweet peppers or spicy peppers – planting day is an important …
Wondering what to do with your azaleas after they bloom to keep them strong, healthy – and ready to bloom again next year? Azaleas, with their stunning blooms, are a welcome sight after the long, dark days of winter. They add beautiful life to gardens and landscapes as their bright flowers appear, signaling to all …
Looking for the best way to fertilize and power your petunias this year to keep them growing strong and blooming all summer long? Petunias are perfect for growing in containers, hanging baskets, window boxes, flowerbeds – or planting directly in the ground. They truly are one of the classic flowering annuals of summer. And with …
If you are looking for an all-natural way to protect vegetable plants, flowers, and even bushes and shrubs from all kinds of animal and insect damage – then it’s time to start making and using your own homemade hot pepper spray! Not only is hot pepper spray easy to make using simple ingredients, it’s also …
One of the best ways to keep your rose bushes healthy and strong and produce a heavy supply of gorgeous flowers throughout the season is to fertilize them at just the right time – and with just the right set of nutrients! Rose bushes are what are considered to be heavy feeders as plants. This …
One of the easiest, best and least expensive ways to power your vegetable and flower plants is to make your own compost tea fertilizer. Not only can it be made without any special equipment, if you happen to have your own compost pile, it can also be made completely for free! Compost tea is made …
Did you know that one of the best ways to get your tomato plants to grow healthy and strong – and produce a big crop of tomatoes is to simply mulch them as soon as you plant with the right combination of mulch? It’s true! Mulching your tomato plants in just the right way can …
If you are looking to find the easiest way to plant all of those flower and vegetable transplants this year – you need to try using a drill auger planting bit – this one simple tool can allow you to quickly and painlessly get your transplants, bulbs, and perennials into the ground in no time …