Jardisac Fabric Plant Pot Review
I was asked to review the fabric plant pots from Jardisac, and I must say, I’m impressed.
Flowers & Perennials
How to grow organic annuals and perennials, including flowers and shrubs, with no chemical fertilizers or pesticides.
GreenStalk Vertical Gardening System Review
The Greenstalk planter minimizes watering and provides enough vertical space to grow a wide variety of small plants.
How to Grow Peonies
Peonies are one of the most beautiful flowers to bloom in spring and brighten any garden in pink, purple, red, white, yellow or a combination of colors.
Adding Epsom Salt To Your Garden and Lawn: Claims vs Facts
Does Epsom salt help create bigger blooms, better shrubs, greener grass, and control pests? We looked at the research to see if this is true.
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Garden Fertilizers vs. Soil Amendments – What’s the Difference?
Garden fertilizers are meant to feed your plants and soil amendments are meant to improve your soil. But sometimes they overlap.
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How To Make Your Holiday Amaryllis Bloom Again
A question I hear quite often is, Can I save my Amaryllis and get it to bloom again? The answer is “yes”.
How To Protect Your Back, Neck, and Knees When Gardening
Tips on how gardeners can protect their bodies and backs from injury when stretching and bending for long periods early in the season in their garden.
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Fall Gardening: Plant Seeds and Bulbs, Harvest Potatoes, Divide Perennials
Flower beds and vegetable beds need tuning up in the fall. Getting them ready for winter gives you a head start in spring
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No Compost Bin? Try Trench Composting
Trench composting is perhaps the simplest way of composting – just add kitchen scraps directly to your garden bed, no compost bin required.
Using Urine as a Fertilizer in Your Home Garden
Is urine good for plants? Can you use your own urine to fertilize your flower or vegetable garden? The answer will surprise you.