What a Soil Test Reveals and Why Guessing Costs Gardeners More Than Testing
Most home gardeners don’t use them, but professional soil tests are amazingly valuable. They typically cost between…
The First 10 Things Every Gardener Should Do to Prepare Garden Beds in Spring
Spring is when gardeners really get things going, and the change from winter (when gardens are ‘sleeping’)…
8 Common Houseplant Myths That Plant Experts Want You to Stop Believing
You can get houseplant tips all over the place – on social media, at the garden store,…
How to Save Seeds From This Year’s Garden for Planting Next Season
For as long as people have farmed, they’ve kept seeds, and it’s a really useful thing for…
How to Propagate Plants From Stem Cuttings-A Reliable Method for Beginners
It’s really rewarding and doesn’t cost much to start new plants from bits of stem. One good,…
How to Start a Compost Pile That Actually Works-A Straightforward Beginner’s Guide
Gardeners often refer to compost as “black gold,” and with good reason. It’s what happens when you…
What a Soil Test Actually Reveals and Why Every Gardener Should Do One
It’s like taking medication with no idea of what’s wrong with you when you put fertilizer, lime,…
Why Mulch Is the Most Underrated Tool in Every Gardener’s Arsenal
Any one gardening technique that stopped weeds, saved water, kept the soil at a good temperature, stopped…
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…
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…