How to Perform a Simple Jar Test to Determine Soil Type at Home
Knowing if your garden soil is mainly sand, silt, or clay is helpful for all gardeners. This…
The First 10 Things Experienced Gardeners Do Every Spring Before Planting
That time from when the last really harsh freeze is over until you do your main planting…
How to Prepare a Vegetable Garden for Winter So It Comes Back Stronger in Spring
What you do to your garden in the autumn really impacts how well it does next spring.…
8 Gardening Tasks That Should Be Done in August-Before It’s Too Late
Lots of people with home gardens start to lose their gardening enthusiasm in August. Spring planting is…
How to Extend the Growing Season by 4 to 8 Weeks With Simple Cold Protection
In many typical climates, the time when there’s no danger of frost (between the last frost of…
Understanding Hardiness Zones: What the Numbers Mean and How to Use Them
You’ll see plant labels, seed catalogues, and gardening writing all the time mentioning “hardiness zones”. These are…
What the NPK Numbers on Fertilizer Bags Actually Mean-A Plain Language Guide
The law says that any fertilizer you buy in the US, whether it’s in a bag, box…
How to Grow Tomatoes in Containers When Garden Space Is Limited
Lots of people grow tomatoes at home, and most people think you need a big garden in…
How to Water Houseplants Correctly-The One Skill That Prevents Most Plant Deaths
Getting the water right is the biggest thing for houseplants to live, and it’s what people mess…
12 Houseplants That Thrive in Low Light-Even in Rooms Without Windows
Many people think they’re not able to keep houseplants alive because they don’t get enough light. Rooms…