Your garden is half empty right now, and every day you leave it that way is costing you money. Most gardeners assume that once July hits, planting season is over. The tomatoes are in, the peppers are growing, and the rest of the beds sit bare until next April. That assumption is the single most …
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A popular shade-loving perennial plant, hostas (Hosta spp.) come in multiple cultivars and some spectacular colors. If you love an eye-catching garden foliage plant, you can’t go wrong with planting some hostas. Once you have decided which hostas you will grow, it’s time to determine which plants would be best suited to grow alongside them …
Did you know you can grow nutrient-packed superfoods right outside your door? You might have considered starting a garden for cost savings or fun, but what about all the nutritional benefits of growing produce in your yard? It’s no secret that homegrown produce is more nutritious than store-bought options because it’s harvested at peak ripeness. …
When creepy crawlies find their way into your home, grabbing a shoe or a bottle of bug spray is a natural response. But what should you do if they’re in your garden? Spraying them with a stream of poison may not be the best solution. Even if you’re not a fan of bugs, some insects …
You have beautifully landscaped your house, carefully designing and implementing the garden of your dreams. But the unsightly utility box continues to stick out, seemingly mocking you every time you step outside to enjoy your lovely garden. How can you possibly disguise the necessary eyesore? After all, it’s designed for, well, utility, not aesthetics. As …
Growing tomatoes can be tricky and slow, but it doesn’t have to be that way. It can be really easy to learn how to make your tomato plants grow faster than ever before with just a few simple steps. Let’s explore how to accelerate your tomatoes’ growing process so you can enjoy vine-ripened fruits long …
Overwatering has ended more plant collections than neglect ever has, and the sooner a new plant parent knows this, the better their odds. The guilt is familiar: you brought home a cheerful pothos or a sculptural snake plant, watered it faithfully, and watched it slowly yellow and collapse anyway. The natural conclusion is that you …
Many moons before bags of store-bought soil and glossy seed catalogs were readily available, your great-grandparents toiled the earth with gardening wisdom that had been passed down through generations. Just a half a decade ago, gardens were places to connect with each other, where families grew nourishing food, healing herbs, and flowers that added beauty …
Spring is right around the corner, and that means hills, meadows, and green spaces will soon be bursting to life with all sorts of stunning wildflowers! From majestic bluebonnets painting the Texas countryside to golden sunflowers swaying under the California Sun, there will be beauty pretty much everywhere you look! Of course, these stunning blooms …
If your garden has been underperforming despite amending with compost, fertilizer, and careful watering, the issue may not be effort; it may be information. Soil testing garden beds gives you clarity about what your plants actually need before you invest another dollar in amendments. By providing a snapshot of your soil’s current nutrient levels, soil …