When we reach the hottest days of July and August, a lot of gardeners start to worry about their flowers, vegetables, and other plants. That heat can take its toll, even on sun-loving shrubs and drought-resistant grasses. Often, our first impulse is to give them more water, but that might not always be the best […]
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Do You Know the Difference Between Hot and Cold Composting?
What? Did you even realize there were two different types of composting? Well there are, and they each require a slightly different process, yielding different benefits. One takes more effort but yields faster compost (which will be free of disease and weeds), and the other is mostly hands-free but takes a while to get results. Let’s go […]
How to Grow the Best Root Veggies
For a delicious and abundant fall harvest, there is nothing better than root vegetables. Since growing them successfully requires a different technique than other garden plants, let’s go over some important tips for growing root veggies yourself. 1. Choose a Location If your garden has well-drained soil that is slightly acidic and has some quality […]
Veggies You Can Grow in Your Front Yard
Most people reserve their vegetable gardens for the backyard. But more and more people are starting to use the space in their front yards to grow attractive veggie plants. Front yards often have fewer trees, so they get more sunshine. And few things bring more curb appeal than an attractive vegetable patch. Here tips for […]
Grow English Roses: Here’s How!
There’s nothing like an English rose garden to bring lavish sights and smells to your yard. However, they do require a bit of special care to grow successfully. If you want to grow what many describe as the “perfect rose,” here’s how: 1. Buying English Roses Most local nurseries carry or can get English roses for […]
How to Grow a Grape Vine
There’s nothing like fresh grape juice or eating sweet grapes straight from the vine. No matter what kind you choose to grow, you need to figure out how to be successful. This includes caring for the grapes and encouraging proper growth, plus figuring out how to give direction to that growing vine. Here are some […]
10 DIY Trellis Ideas
When you have climbing plants and flowers, you need to put something in place for them to climb. Most people use a trellis, but that can get expensive — especially if you want a nice-looking one. Let’s take a look at some cute ideas to make your own garden trellis that looks fab and doesn’t […]
Tomato Plants: How to Prune for a High Yield
Have you ever pruned your tomato plants? Most of us haven’t. Usually we just plant them, water them, give them fertilizer, and simply wait around for those gorgeous tomatoes. Not that there’s anything wrong with that, really, but there is a better way. If you prune your tomato plants the right way, you can actually […]
Delicious Berries You Can Grow in Containers
There is nothing like eating fresh summer berries you grew yourself. But what if you don’t have room for a garden? No worries! There are several varieties of berries that grow well in containers; here are some of the best. We’ve included some of the basics here, but follow the links for the specific instructions […]
Plants to Grow On a Sloped Landscape
If you have a sloped yard, you may not have had much luck growing your favorite plants in certain areas. You might have found it downright impossible to keep your landscape from slowly sliding downward. While maintaining a sloped yard can be difficult, there are certain plants that can thrive in your unique situation. Let’s take […]