15 Reasons To Start A Garden Have you ever stopped to think about all the reasons there are to start a garden? From the health benefits of gardening to the homegrown tomatoes, the reasons abound. If you’ve been wondering what all the fuss is about and why gardeners are so obsessed with their hobby, read…
How Long Does It Take For Vegetable Seeds To Sprout (This post is about sprouting vegetable seeds, but the information here also applies to most flower, herb and plant seeds.) It’s no secret that starting vegetables from seed is a great way to save some money. Every year, I expand my seed collection and learn…
Learn how to use Espoma’s Holly-tone fertilizer on all your acid-loving plants, such as azaleas, rhododendron, blueberries, hydrangeas and more.
How To Whitewash Terracotta Pots: An Easy DIY Garden Project To Create A Vintage Look I’m so excited to share with you today’s garden project! Whitewashing terracotta pots is a simple & easy DIY, that will leave a bit of rustic charm around your garden. It’s also inexpensive, and most of the supplies can probably…
What Is The Best Water For Plants: The Ultimate Guide To Water For Houseplants Of all the things we worry about when caring for our indoor plants, choosing the right water usually isn’t one of them. Sure, we worry about the right potting soil and finding the location with the exact right amount of light….
How To Plant Allium Bulbs: A Complete Guide To Growing Ornamental Onions Ornamental alliums are a delight in the garden, and one of my favorites of the spring-flowering bulbs. Allium bulbs are easy to grow if you follow a few simple steps. In this guide, I’m going to share with you everything you need to know to…
Growing Lemon Coral Sedum Indoors Lemon coral sedum is a staple in my garden every year. It’s drought tolerant, fast growing, and is useful in filling both planters and bare patches in the garden. Lemon Coral sedum (sedum mexicanum) is an annual succulent from Proven Winners, and is a highly versatile plant. Recently, I decided…
Hosta Care In Fall: A Complete Guide To Caring For Hostas in Fall Hosta care in fall doesn’t have to be complicated or time consuming. After a frost or two, when your hostas begin to turn yellow, it’s time to give them a little TLC before winter. Continue reading below to learn everything you need…
25 Easy Ways To Make Plants Grow Bigger and Faster: A How-To Guide to Growing Healthy, Happy Plants Have you ever stared at a favorite plant or flower bed, and wondered why it wasn’t growing as fast as you had hoped? We’ve all been there! Fortunately, there are a several tricks to help with plant growth,…
How To Grow Potatoes In A Bag: The Easiest And Most Productive Way To Grow Potatoes Growing potatoes in fabric grow bags is a super fun way to involve the whole family in the garden. Not only are they easier to care for during the growing season, but harvesting your potatoes is as simple as…
