Must Know Plant Care Tips: Ajuga is a low-maintenance plant. It grows vigorously by sending out plenty of horizontal roots, or stolons, that grow outward from the main plant. Each one will take root and form another crown, making a nice little colony. The leaves are short and close together, and the stolons grow […]
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Plant Encyclopedia: Licorice Plant
Must Know Plant Care Tips: Licorice can be grown either in the ground or in containers. Either way, you’ll need well-drained and loose soil that is free of rocks. Make sure the hole you plant in is nice and deep. Add compost and sand to clay-like soil. If planting in a container, choose […]
These Fragrant Flowers are Exactly What You Need
There are a lot of reasons to plant a flower garden. Maybe you enjoy attracting butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds. Maybe you want to create a pleasant backyard path. Maybe your front yard could use some color and “wow” factor. But one of the best reasons you want to plant a flower garden is one […]
Plant Encyclopedia: Blazing Star
Must Know Plant Care Tips: Blazing star actually wants to be planted in poor soil. As long as you have good drainage, you should be good to go. Avoid overly fertile soil, as the plant growth may become too soft and unable to stand upright. Planting in full sun will help ensure a […]
When to Prune Your Plants
To be successful, every gardener needs to know about proper pruning. Knowing how — and when — to prune your plants, shrubs, and trees is essential to keeping your yard and garden healthy. If you’re not entirely sure what you should be pruning and when, here are some helpful tips. 1. When You See […]
Plant Encyclopedia: Everything English Rose
Must Know Plant Care Tips: English roses will grow well in a variety of soils, but they appreciate quality soil amendments like manure or compost before planting. When planting, get them in the ground quickly without allowing the roots to dry out. Slow releasing fertilizers make an effective feed. Trim spent blooms to […]
Keep Your Carrots Fresh All Winter
Carrots are a great crop for your garden. Not only are fresh carrots absolutely delicious, but they’re also easy to grow and easy to keep fresh. In fact, you can easily keep your garden carrots fresh all winter long, so you can enjoy them for months after harvesting. Want to know how? 1. […]
11 Microgreen Growing Tips and Tricks
If you love a good salad, you’re probably familiar with micro greens — those tiny little leafy greens that many restaurants add into salads or salad bars. They’re sweet, fresh, and super good for you. If you want to grow your own micro greens, it’s easy! Here are 11 tips and tricks. 1. Use a […]
How to Get the Most Out of Your Mulch
Mulch is an essential garden tool for weed prevention, moisture retention, temperature regulation, and more. But you can’t just throw down a layer of any old mulch and expect the best results. Her are some simple ways every gardener can make the absolute most of out of mulch. 1. What Not to Use If your […]
6 Things You MUST Know About Weed Control
They’re the boils on the neck of every serious gardener. Yep, you guessed it: weeds. Throughout the ages, we’ve tried everything we can do to get rid of them. We’ve pulled. We’ve dug. We’ve sprayed. We’ve mulched. We’ve applied pre-emergents and planted gardens in raised beds. Yet somehow or another, we always end up fighting […]