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I have read a lot of gardening books over the years, and they all have great tips, but they are all a bit different. I couldn’t find a book that followed a plant from seed to harvest to dinner plate and taught the gardener what to do at every important step. Beginning a basil seed, … Read more
Mushroom compost is used as a soil conditioner and a mulch. High in organic matter, it enhances the structure of your soil and providing nutrients for healthy plants. It’s slightly alkaline, and should not be used with ericaceous plants, which thrive in acid soils. Mushroom compost can be a gardener’s best friend This compost is … Read more
Weeping cherry trees are renowned for their graceful, cascading branches laden with beautiful spring blooms They make breathtaking focal points in any landscape. With over a hundred weeping cherry cultivars available, it can be overwhelming to choose the perfect one for your garden This guide explores some of the most popular and easily grown weeping … Read more
With their glossy evergreen foliage and cheery red berries, holly bushes add year-round interest to gardens and landscapes. If you’re considering adding these classic shrubs to your yard, you probably want to know – how fast do holly bushes grow? Understanding their growth habit will help you plan their placement and care. Let’s explore the … Read more
We all know that fertilizing plants every so often is a good way to keep them healthy and boost their yields. However, purchased fertilizers come in many different formulas which are represented as an NPK ratio on the packaging. That is where balanced plant fertilizers come in. Those with the same numbers show that the … Read more
With their sweet, tropical flavor and spiky exterior, pineapples are one of the most iconic fruits around. But did you know there are actually dozens of different pineapple varieties? While the most common type we see in stores is the Smooth Cayenne pineapples come in many sizes shapes, and flavors. From petite Suriname pineapples to … Read more
Cascade is a fun and powerful mechanic in Magic: The Gathering that lets you chain together spells for big value. But what happens when you cascade into an X spell with a variable mana cost? Can you pay for X or does it automatically become 0? In this guide we’ll cover the ins and outs … Read more
Welcome to the next part of our “Know Your Natives!” series, in which we talk about the amazing plants that grow naturally in the United States. Every time we write a post, we talk about a different native plant species’ ecology, appearance, and growing needs. We also talk about how important these plants are for … Read more
The right soil for a cactus may be different than the potting mix youre used to Trending Videos Cactus soil mix and standard potting mix are not the same and it helps to understand the differences. Not all plants can grow in regular potting soil or potting mix. Some plants, like cacti, need special soil … Read more
Youre strolling through your garden enjoying the lush growth the spring rains have produced. You stop to admire one particular specimen and you notice black spots on plant leaves. Closer inspection shows black spots on leaves throughout a whole section of your garden. This cant be! You dont have any roses. Unfortunately, you dont need … Read more