Discover the best raised bed garden layout for your space and goals! Whether you have a small yard or a spacious garden, find the perfect setup—rows, twin beds, courtyard designs, and more. Learn how to choose the right location, optimize sunlight, and improve soil quality for a thriving garden!
Read MoreDiscover the worst times to water indoor and outdoor plants and the science behind it. Avoid midday watering to prevent evaporation and leaf scorch, and steer clear of winter watering to protect roots from freezing. Learn why nighttime watering harms indoor plants and how seasonal changes impact hydration needs. Get expert-backed strategies for proper watering, including morning irrigation, deep watering techniques, and soil moisture assessment.
Read MorePrune your trees in March to ensure a healthy, thriving garden this spring. This essential guide highlights key trees to prune, including crabapple, dogwood, fig, hawthorn, holly, mountain ash, and oak, with expert tips on removing dead or diseased branches, trimming overcrowded limbs, and shaping for better growth.
Read MoreEnhancing your garden's productivity hinges on fostering soil health and biodiversity. Integrate a variety of vegetable families, utilize cover crops, rotate your plantings, and prioritize organic compost and fertilizers to create a sustainable and thriving garden ecosystem.
Read MoreAll it takes is one sweet home-grown strawberry to understand - the fresher the produce, the better the flavor! Home-grown strawberries can taste much sweeter than those you buy in the store, learn how to grown strawberries with our recent blog post.
Read MoreWhen choosing companion plants for your prized summer star, the mighty tomato, careful consideration can ensure a bountiful harvest. Some plants compete with tomatoes for soil nutrients, learn more in our recent tomato deep dive!
Read MoreWorm castings are the excrement or waste product of the worm. The technical term for worm castings is vermicompost, where “vermi” means worm, and “compost” refers to the decomposition of the organic matter the worms eat. The organic matter (such as yard waste and kitchen scraps) that the worms like to chow down on is made up of the macronutrients and micronutrients that plants need in order to grow…
Read MoreBasil is a popular annual herb that can liven up your meal with its invigorating taste and warm spice scent. Ready to harvest starting just a month after sowing, you will want to give your basil plants the care they deserve if you want to maximize your yields. Basil can easily become the target of pests when stressed, so it is important to provide rich soil, adequate water, and full sun. Beyond these conditions, you can provide an extra measure of protection by giving your plants a companion…
Read MoreIf you have ever planted flowers or had an annual herb bolt on you (looking at you cilantro!), then you may already be familiar with the pollinators in your region. Whether you are working with a big yard or a just few containers on your patio, you can take your butterfly sightings from sparse to spectacular with a little effort and by following our helpful tips. Soon your garden will be a welcoming paradise for our beneficial insect friends.
One key point to remember when choosing what you will plant in your pollinator garden is to aim for biodiversity…
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