You can start a lot of annual and perennial flowers from seeds inside before they can grow outside. We have more choices (so many kinds!) and save money when we plant seeds instead of buying plants. If you have a bright windowsill or fluorescent lights, you’re all set. If you are new to seed sowing, … Read more
$49 Save $-49 Select Size: In general, lettuce likes cool weather and will flower earlier in hot weather. This lettuce can handle the heat better. To grow early head lettuce, start seeds indoors on March 1 at 68°. Cover the seeds flat with a dome and let them get light. Sow lettuce seeds outside anytime … Read more
Have you top dressed your lawn in the last year? Have you ever? If you want to improve your lawn and keep the grass as healthy and full as possible, top dressing is a must. A favorite of golf courses, this process will help your lawn stay lush and healthy. Top dressing and overseeding are … Read more
The only thing worse than getting rid of your Christmas tree at the end of the year is seeing your pretty amaryllis blooms die. Alas, like most flowers, these bold blooms are here for a good time, not a long time. You shouldn’t throw away your amaryllis bulb just yet, though. With a little care, … Read more
Transplanting vegetable seedlings from indoors to the garden is an exciting step in the gardening process. Moving those tiny seedlings that you nurtured under grow lights or in a sunny window to the great outdoors marks a transition – from starting seeds to growing a bountiful vegetable garden. But timing is everything when it comes … Read more
To plant bare roses, you need to know what they are, what to expect when they arrive from the grower, and when and how to plant them. Bare-root roses are one of the most economical ways to create a rose garden!. You’ll have seen that rose bushes come in two different types: plants that are … Read more
Sign up for our daily newsletter to get gardening tips and advice. No content available. Subhead For most gardeners, onion sets are planted in early spring for a summer harvest. But if you missed that window, you may be wondering if can still plant onions as late as July The short answer is yes, you … Read more
In an ideal world, you planted your garlic in the fall. But we and our gardens don’t always live in a world where we finish all the things on our to-do lists. You can plant garlic in the spring if you forgot to do it last fall, moved to a new house in the winter, … Read more
Butternut squash is a delicious winter squash prized for its sweet, nutty flavor. Proper harvesting at peak ripeness is key to achieving the best quality. Sometimes circumstances like weather require picking butternut squash early before full maturity on the vine. The big question is – will butternut squash continue ripening after picking? Can you still … Read more
Easy to grow and useful all year-round, sunflowers are crowd-pleasers. Bright flowers in the summer make gardeners and pollinators happy, and in the winter, naturally dried seeds give animals in the area something to eat. They thrive in most soil types and climates, as long as they’re in a sunny spot. Follow these proven tips … Read more