Want to know how to grow your own sweet potatoes? Keep reading to find out how simple it is to grow bags of sweet potatoes. There are 21 tips in this post that will help you grow these tasty roots, from planting slips to harvesting and storing them. Growing your own sweet potatoes is incredibly … Read more
You know its springtime when the plant nurseries bring out the tomato transplants. If you’ve ever grown tomatoes, you know that you need to plant seeds at certain times and move seedlings outside at other times. But sometimes things don’t go according to plan. What will happen if you miss that window? Planting too late … Read more
Roses are one of the most popular and beautiful flowering plants that can add instant color and fragrance to any garden. While buying potted rose plants from a nursery is always an option, growing roses from cuttings can be an inexpensive and satisfying way for gardeners to add new roses to their landscape. In this … Read more
I live in Mequon, WI and my lot is heavy clay. Would adding fireplace ashes and lime to the soil help my flowers, trees, and bushes grow? Mequon like the rest of southeast Wisconsin has heavy clay soils with a high pH (alkaline). Lime and wood ash are also alkaline, intensifying existing soil nutrient problems. … Read more
Tomatoes are one of the most popular vegetables to grow in home gardens. Producing an abundance of sweet, juicy tomatoes starts with preparing the soil properly before planting. Tomatoes thrive when the soil has the right nutrients and texture to support vigorous plants. Here are some tips on amending soil and what to mix in … Read more
Now let’s talk about a simple but effective way that I love to use to make my garden bigger and share the joy of gardening: dividing hosta and sedum plants. (two of my favorite plants!). If you’re like me, you’re always looking for ways to make your garden grow and thrive. It’s like hitting the … Read more
Trimming and pruning tree branches is an important part of tree care and maintenance Using the right tools allows you to safely and efficiently remove dead, damaged, and overgrown branches to improve the health and appearance of trees. Here are the must-have tools for DIY tree branch trimming and pruning projects Safety Equipment Your safety … Read more
If you want to start gardening and fill your space with bright flowers or fresh vegetables, starting seeds indoors is the first thing you need to do. From choosing the right seed packet to taking care of sprouting seedlings, this post shows you the steps. It gives you the information and confidence you need to … Read more
When you make coffee, nearly all of the beans don’t end up in your cup; instead, they get stuck in your filter. There’s still a lot of good stuff in those grounds, even though many of the antioxidants and nutrients in the beans are broken down by the coffee. It seems wasteful to throw away … Read more
Bleach does more than whiten clothes—its potency also kills pesky weeds. It is the best way to get rid of weeds that are growing on their own, like those that are growing between pavers or on a patio. Find out why bleach kills weeds, how to make a spray solution, and what safety steps you … Read more