Container gardening is a fun and unique way to spice up your garden. It’s also a great way to add life to your deck, front porch, or other areas around your home! Containers make your garden easier to manage, require less watering, and create less...
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It’s spring, which means it’s time to get your garden ready for the growing season! You cleaned up debris, leaves, and broken branches, and now it’s time to think about preparing your soil for planting. Out in nature, in undisturbed forests and fields, organic debris...
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In many areas of the country, late-March and early-April weather may be too chilly for planting. The ground is still thawing, the chilly winds are still blowing, and, in some cases, there may be a late snowfall! Once the snows clear, this is a great...
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So, you’re curious about the benefits of fertilizer? First, let’s talk about what it is and why it’s used. Fertilizer is typically applied to soils and/or plant tissues (i.e., leaves) to add more nutrients that are essential in the growth process. It includes many components that are necessary to promoting plant growth and proper...
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If you see a large circle on the blossom end of a fruit or vegetable in your garden, it could be blossom end rot. The circle starts out as a slight water-soaked area and then transforms to dark brown or black in color and sunken...
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