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Bolting: Why Vegetable Plants Bolt & How to Deal With It

Published on March 17, 2024 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Lettuce plants bolting in the garden.

Wondering if your plants are bolting? Learn how to recognize bolting, find out if bolted vegetable plants are edible, and use our tips to prevent it in the future. The plants affected by bolting … [Read more...]

Buying Soil For Your Garden? Read This First

Published on March 14, 2024 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Garden plants and soil with stone border.

Whether marketed as topsoil, black soil, black earth, or some other catchy phrase, it’s not easy to know what’s in the bag. Use these tips to help guide your soil shopping decisions. If you need … [Read more...]

Birdseed Guide: What’s Best For Backyard Birds

Published on March 13, 2024 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Bluejay with peanut in mouth.

Use this guide to select top-quality birdseed for wild birds. By filling feeders with quality seed, you meet their needs and minimize waste. When you're ready to get set up, see the Bird Feeder … [Read more...]

5 Most Common Seed Starting Problems & How to Fix Them

Published on March 11, 2024 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Seedlings growing indoors under grow lights.

If you started seeds indoors and they are not germinating or sprout but then struggle, this will help troubleshoot the problem. If you're just getting started, this shows my indoor seed starting … [Read more...]

What to Know Before Adding Coffee Grounds to Your Garden

Published on February 28, 2024 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Tomatoes and a cup of coffee.

While coffee grounds are a source of plant nutrients, they can cause problems. The best practice is to compost them first before using them as a soil amendment. If you want to improve your soil, … [Read more...]

What to Know Before Reusing Old Potting Mix

Published on February 23, 2024 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Garden trowel, potting mix, and potted flowers.

While reusing potting mix is common, it can harbor disease and impact plant health. Use our tips to determine when it's time for a refresh. We also have this handy soil calculator to figure out … [Read more...]

12 Creative & Rustic Garden Art Ladder Ideas

Published on February 18, 2024 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Garden art ladders in the garden.

Add character to your garden with a repurposed wooden ladder. Creative ideas include using a vintage ladder to display planters, birdhouses, and garden art. If you want to make your own, this … [Read more...]

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