Pinching young zinnias encourages more stems, buds, and blooms for fuller plants. Learn when to do it and why this simple step makes a big difference. For more, also see 7 Best Tips For Growing … [Read more...]
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Tips and tutorials for growing a variety of plants including annuals and perennials including flowers, vegetables, trees, shrubs, and vines.
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Powdery Mildew: How to Identify & Deal With It in Your Garden
Powdery mildew can damage garden plants, but catching the gray-white powder early helps. Learn how a milk solution may discourage the fungus from spreading. If you start plants from seeds indoors, … [Read more...]
Baking Soda in the Garden: Is it Really Harmless?
Baking soda is often touted for sweeter tomatoes and stronger plants, but most claims come from folklore, not science. Here’s what it is and whether it belongs in your garden. If you're interested … [Read more...]
Why Epsom Salt is Not Good For Your Garden (or the Environment)
Epsom salt (magnesium sulfate) is frequently recommended as a plant fertilizer but it's rarely lacking in home gardens and the excess harms waterways. This is part of a series on common garden … [Read more...]
Popular Garden Myths We’ve All Fallen For
Garden myths spread fast, yet many are rooted in old folklore, not facts. See why popular fixes like Epsom salt and household remedies may do more harm than good. You can avoid a lot of … [Read more...]
Why Gardeners Are Going Peat-Free
Peat has long been a staple in commercial potting mixes, but growing environmental concerns are prompting gardeners to seek more sustainable, peat-free alternatives. We also have guides on … [Read more...]
12 Sweet & Juicy Tomato Growing Tips
A beginner-friendly guide to growing delicious tomatoes from seed to harvest. Discover everything you need to grow healthy plants and sweet, juicy fruit. If you want to grow tomatoes from seed, … [Read more...]
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