Magnesium is an essential nutrient needed for optimal plant growth, but like all other nutrients, it's depleted over time. Gardeners need to know how to add magnesium to the soil to ensure their crops ...
Are Spiders in the Garden Good or Bad?
Finding a massive, creepy spider in your garden can be frightening at first, and you might have to resist the urge to squish it with your shoe. You probably know that pests are problematic, but are ...
7 Season Extenders to Help You Enjoy a Longer Harvest
I don't know about you, but I wish my growing season was longer. I want more time to grow fresh vegetables for my family. By using a variety of season extenders, a longer growing season is totally ...
How to Prune Roses in 9 Steps
Although it seems intimidating for a new gardener, learning the basics about how to prune roses isn't hard and gives everyone the chance to have beautiful rose bushes in their garden. When you ...
6 Reasons Why Your Tomatoes Aren’t Ripening
Nothing is more frustrating than tomato plants bursting with green fruits that refuse to turn red. This problem is more common than you might think, and there are several reasons why your tomatoes ...
Blossom End Rot: What It Is and How to Prevent It From Happening
If you notice that your tomatoes are rotting on the bottom, congratulations - you have blossom end rot. No, it’s not a reward, but rather one of the most common problems you'll see on tomatoes, ...
F1 Plants and Seeds: What Are They and Should You Use Them?
Ever heard the term "F1 plants" or "F1 seeds" and wondered, what the heck? You'll hear this term frequently, but you may not know what it means. Or you might be confused about whether it's a good, ...
14 Summer Gardening Projects for Kids to Educate and Entertain
Kids belong in the garden, and it's vital for kids to have some fun summer gardening projects. These projects keep kids entertained and also help them learn how to become future ...
Growing Pennyroyal: Planting, Care, Problems and Harvest
Years ago, pennyroyal was a common perennial herb grown in many gardens, but its popularity has since decreased. It's slowly making a comeback as people realize that growing pennyroyal is totally ...