If you have a spot in your garden that is begging for a bit of color, you can plant flowers there. These flowers are easy to grow, but you will need to pay attention to the soil and sunlight in […]
Soil Testing Nc – How Accurate Is It?
Whether you’re growing vegetables, roses, or any other flowering plant, your garden will perform better with a higher level of soil nutrients. The best way to determine how much fertilizer is needed is by getting a soil test. This can […]
Homesteading 101
Homesteading is all about learning to live a more self-sufficient lifestyle. It can involve anything from growing a few plants and raising animals in your backyard to living off the grid and creating your own home-based business or crafts. Homesteading […]
How to Grow Basil
Basil is a perennial herb that grows best in warm weather. Plants can be started from seed or transplanted from nursery pots and containers. If planting from seeds, start indoors 6-8 weeks before your average last frost date in early […]
Top Tips For Compost Beginner
Composting is a great way to reuse kitchen and yard scraps, helping you cut down on waste while providing nutrient-rich organic matter for your garden. But getting started with the process can be intimidating, especially for newbies. Whether you want […]
Top 5 Places to Get Living Plants Delivered Straight to Your Door
There’s no better way to bring some life into your home than by adding fresh greenery, and plant delivery services can help you get the job done without even having to leave your house. These services make shopping for indoor […]
10 Groundbreaking Organic Gardening Tips You Shouldn’t Ignore
Observing your garden and the plants in it regularly will help you recognize problems early, such as weeds. You can also try to keep pests at bay by attracting predator insects to the garden and using other forms of biocontrol. […]
10 Essential Flower Gardening Tips for a Blossoming Garden
The key to a flower garden is healthy soil. Add a balanced fertilizer at planting time to improve the soil’s texture and structure. Work wet soil only when necessary; working wet soil harms soil health and can impede plant roots’ […]
Factors to Consider When Buying a Greenhouse
A greenhouse is an amazing addition to any garden. They allow you to extend your growing season, nurture hardy plants throughout the winter, and even try out new crops that you may not be able to grow in your normal […]
10 Evergreen Herb Gardening Tips – From Soil Selection to Harvesting
Herbs need good-quality, well-draining soil. Use potting mix that’s labeled for container plants and a slow-release fertilizer that’s appropriate for herbs. Evergreen herbs like thyme and sage are lovely to grow in containers or with other hardy perennials for winter […]