What is the best way to fill a tall raised bed without spending a lot of money? The secret is to put your best soil where you need it and fill the rest of the container with other harmless materials. … [Read more...]
Plant Growing Tips
Tips and tutorials for growing a variety of plants including annuals and perennials including flowers, vegetables, trees, shrubs, and vines.
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Why Your Garden Needs Mulch & How To Do It Right
Find out why your garden needs mulch and how it will improve your soil to give plants a better growing environment. There are plenty of organic options right in your own yard including fallen … [Read more...]
How to Make Leaf Mold (Free Organic Soil Amendment)
Leaf mold is so simple to create and beneficial for your soil. Just pile your fall leaves and let them decompose and in time you’ll have this organic soil amendment. Just like homemade compost, … [Read more...]
What is Hollyhock Rust?
Hollyhock rusts are fungi found around the globe, infecting favorite plants in the Malvaceae family. This includes common old-fashioned hollyhocks, hibiscus, and mallows. These hollyhock growing … [Read more...]
Well-Draining Soil: How to Check If You Have It
We're often told to provide "well-draining" soil for our plants. But what is it? And how do we know if we have it? The simple test here will show you how to assess your garden's drainage conditions … [Read more...]
10 Spectacular Fast-Growing Flowers
These fast-growing annual flowers can be started from seed with the quickest ones like calendula blooming in just six weeks. Beautiful, easy to grow, and reliable, they are favorites for many … [Read more...]
Should I Use Compost Tea?
Is compost tea good for plants? Should I make it for my garden? Let's look at what is known about compost tea and what—if any—value it has for improving soil and feeding plants. This topic is part … [Read more...]
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