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,…
6 Common Fertilizer Mistakes That Can Harm Plants Instead of Helping Them
People really don’t understand fertilizer when they garden at home. Loads of gardeners think the way to…
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…