Dealing with fungal infections can be difficult. Conventional medications can have negative side effects, and some fungi resist different treatments after being exposed to them too often. That's where ...
13 of the Most Common Gardening Mistakes to Avoid
Gardening takes a lot of learning; it takes more than putting a plant in the ground and watering it. Part of becoming a gardener is trial and error, but you can start by knowing what gardening ...
How to Use the Deep Mulch Method to Improve Your Garden
Gardening can be a lot of work. You need to till the soil up in the spring, weed the beds weekly, fertilize often, and water daily. If you want to reduce the time commitment, it's time you tried the ...
Winter Pruning: What Plants to Prune and How to Do It
Pruning is an essential part of plant care, but you must take care to prune at the correct time of year. Some plants require winter pruning when they're dormant. Winter pruning preps your plants ...
11 Winter Composting Tips You Need to Know
Some people think that cold weather puts a stop to composting, but that's not true. Winter composting is a thing, and there are good reasons for keeping your compost pile active year-round. The ...
The 9 Best Mushroom Growing Kits for Newbies
Even the most experienced gardeners hesitate to try growing mushrooms. They seem intimidating, but if you love eating them, there are plenty of mushroom growing kits to help you get your feet wet. ...
Sooty Mold on Plants: What It Is and How to Get Rid of It
If your plants look like they were too close to a bonfire, all covered in black soot, you more than likely have sooty mold problems. It's easy to identify from its unique look, but it can appear ...
A Beginner’s Guide to Transplanting Plants
After you start your seeds and sprout your seedlings, the next hurdle that you need to conquer is transplanting your plants into your garden. Transplanting the wrong way could kill your plants, ...
How to Make Your Own Seed Starting Mix (Recipes)
Starting seed time is one of my favorite tasks of the year, but it can be, without a doubt, an expensive time as well. Buying the mix needed to fill your pots can be costly. The alternative? Make your ...