Want to grow bigger and juicier strawberries than ever this year – and not end up harvesting tiny berries with little to no flavor? Anyone who plants or grows strawberries knows the incredible anticipation a new growing season brings. That this might finally be the year that those strawberry plants actually take off and produce …
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 …
One of the best times to attract birds to your landscape is in the early spring, just when migrating birds are first returning back to their summer homes – and one of the best ways to get them to visit and stay is by feeding them the foods they love most! Believe it or not, …
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 …
One of the best ways to help fertilize and power your tomato plants to faster growth and an incredible harvest is to plant coffee grounds right along with them! Coffee grounds lend a helping hand to tomato plants in a whole slew of ways. For starters, the grounds left over from making from your morning …
Looking for a few secret tips and tricks to keep your pansies blooming longer, brighter and bigger than ever this year? Pansies are the ultimate “cool weather” annual. Not only can they survive in cooler temperatures, they actually thrive in it. In fact, pansies are one of the few blooming annual flowers that can handle …
Need to recharge your tired raised bed soil this year before planting season arrives? Raised beds have become more popular than ever – and with good reason. They allow gardeners to grow everything from fresh flowers to vegetables, herbs and more – all without having to have the space or time commitment of a traditional …
Looking for a few simple tips and tricks to build the perfect spring compost pile that can heat up quick – and make compost faster than ever? One of the best ways to improve the plants growing in your vegetable garden and flowerbeds is to use compost everywhere you can. In planting holes, as a …
Looking for a few simple tricks to keep insects off of your hostas this year – and keep their foliage big, bright and beautiful all spring, summer and fall long? As beautiful as hostas can be in the landscape, if there is one painful drawback to growing them, it’s trying to keep slugs, beetles, aphids …