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Mulch 101: Getting Started With Mulching Your Garden

Published on November 25, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Flower garden with dark mulch.

Gardeners love mulch for its soil protection and enhancement, improving growing conditions. Applied once or twice a year, there are plenty of organic options to choose from. For more … [Read more...]

How to Plant Flower Bulbs (& When It’s Too Late)

Published on September 18, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Flowering bulbs and hands planting bulbs in garden bed.

These beginner tips show how and when to plant flower bulbs in fall including tulips, daffodils, snowdrops, hyacinth, and more. Using these tips you can expect beautiful blooms in spring. Looking … [Read more...]

Is Your Soil Well-Draining? Use This Easy Test to Find Out

Published on September 14, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

A hole in the garden filled with water to test how rapidly it drains.

Many garden plants prefer "well-draining" soilโ€”but what is it and how do you know if you have it? Use our simple test to assess your garden's drainage conditions and why it matters. If you want to … [Read more...]

How to Overwinter Potted Fruit Trees

Published on September 12, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Potted fig trees.

If you are growing fruit trees that are hardy or semi-hardy outdoors in containers in a cold climate, this shows how to keep them safe during the winter and ready to grow again in spring. How To … [Read more...]

4 Easy Ways to Overwinter Geraniums

Published on September 4, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Red geranium (Pelargonium) flowers.

There are several ways to overwinter geraniums (Pelargoniums) from your garden. Use paper bags, boxes, or a sunny windowsill to keep them alive until spring. If you have trees in pots, this shows … [Read more...]

Compost Versus Compost Tea: Which is Better?

Published on September 1, 2021Last updated October 3, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Bucket of compost tea in the garden.

Is compost tea good for plants? Should I make it for my garden? Letโ€™s look at what is known about compost tea and whatโ€”if anyโ€”value it has for improving soil and feeding plants. This topic is part … [Read more...]

How To Grow Vegetables Outdoors in The Winter

Published on August 31, 2021Last updated October 3, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Snowy winter backyard garden with raised beds for vegetable growing.

Growing vegetables in winter is possible even in cold climates. Success depends on choosing the right crops and using protection like frost cloths or tunnels. Iโ€™ll show you how to get started. To … [Read more...]

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