Gardening Tips & Techniques

Peppers are a warm weather crop that can yield abundantly when grown in a raised bed. The elevated planting mix warms faster while providing excellent drainage. With proper spacing, consistent moisture, and balanced fertility, you’ll harvest basketfuls of colorful bell peppers, spicy chiles, and more. Follow this guide to plant peppers in a raised bed … Read more

How to Save a Dying Ficus Tree: A Step-by-Step Guide Ficus trees are popular houseplants and landscape plants due to their attractive foliage and hardy nature. However even hardy ficus trees can begin to decline and die if they are not cared for properly. If your ficus tree is looking sickly with yellowing or falling … Read more

Begonias are beautiful flowering plants that come in a wide array of colors and forms making them a favorite for gardeners. Many gardeners grow begonias from tubers started indoors. But starting begonias from seeds indoors is also an excellent option. This allows you to grow lots of begonias from just a small packet of seeds. … Read more

Cultivating a Thriving Garden: Tips for Getting your Crops to Flourish For gardeners and farmers few feelings compare to walking through your fields and seeing your crops growing tall and strong. After months of hard work sowing seeds, tending soil and nurturing your plants, it’s rewarding to see a bountiful harvest ready for picking. If … Read more

The Nurture Right 360 is a popular incubator that includes an automatic egg turner to rotate eggs periodically during incubation. However, sometimes the auto egg turner can malfunction and stop rotating. There are a few troubleshooting steps to try if your Nurture Right 360 is not turning eggs properly. Signs the Auto Turner Isn’t Working … Read more

The ever red fringe flower, also known as Loropetalum chinense ‘Chang Nian Hong’, is a gorgeous shrub that can bring vibrant color to any landscape With its unique foliage and almost year-round blooms, this plant deserves a spot in every garden In this article, we will discuss everything you need to know about growing and … Read more

Alocasia Polly, also known as African Mask Plant, is a stunning tropical houseplant famous for its large, glossy green leaves. This plant thrives when given the right care and growing conditions. One of the most important factors is using the proper potting mix. Selecting the best soil for Alocasia Polly will ensure your plant stays … Read more

How to Get Rid of White Top Weed White top weed, also known as hoary cress, is an invasive plant that can quickly take over gardens and yards. Originally from Asia, this noxious weed was introduced to North America in the late 1800s as a contaminant in alfalfa seeds. With its extensive root system and … Read more

Jerusalem artichokes, also known as sunchokes, are a tasty tuberous vegetable that can be used in many dishes. However, they are notorious for causing excessive gas and flatulence due to their high inulin content. Inulin is a type of soluble fiber that cannot be broken down by human digestive enzymes. When it reaches the large … Read more