Spreading wood ash across the garden is an old method that has been used for hundreds of years. It gives plants potassium and can help raise the pH of acidic soils. Traditionally, briquettes used in grilling food were nothing more than cinders of pure wood. Today, charcoal briquettes made in factories are mixed with many … Read more
Potatoes are in the Solanaceae family, also known as the Nightshade family. Potato plants have pretty purple flowers that remind us that potatoes are related to peppers, tomatoes, and eggplants. You probably already knew this, but the part of the potato plant we want to eat grows below the ground. It’s the spud, also called … Read more
A thick, green, lush lawn is a dream for many homeowners. But often, patience is required to achieve an established, enviable yard. If you’re wondering how to accelerate grass growth for a perfect lawn fast, there are several effective techniques you can use. Let’s explore the top methods for rapid grass growth so you can … Read more
Ranunculus are one of the most delightful spring flowers you can grow. Their lush, ruffled blooms in shades of pink, red, yellow, white and purple look almost like miniature roses. While ranunculus thrive in garden beds, they also do very well in containers. Planting ranunculus bulbs in pots allows you to display these beauties on … Read more
It’s true, just because you’re moving doesn’t mean you have to say farewell to your garden. There is actually a myriad of reasons you might want to move your garden. You might have bought a new greenhouse and want to move your tomatoes and other vegetables inside before it gets cold. Perhaps you just bought … Read more
With their towering stems and sunny yellow flower heads, sunflowers are a quintessential warm-weather plant. Their height and fast growth make them eye-catching additions to any garden. However, proper watering is crucial to ensure your sunflowers reach their full potential. Learning how much and how often to water sunflower plants will give them the moisture … Read more
Raspberries grow wild in most places in the U. S. , planted here and there by birds or spreading from prolific underground runners. When plants do well in the wild, like raspberries, it’s natural to think they will do well in the garden too. So, you buy some raspberry plants and put them in the … Read more
You can water a garden very well without a hosepipe. Practice now and you’ll be well prepared for a hosepipe ban. I wince at seeing the way many gardeners overuse their hosepipes. Sprinklers spray a wasteful curve and even spray guns encourage overuse of our precious water resources. A can is a great way to … Read more
Tomatoes are a popular vegetable because they are often eaten raw or cooked. They are also used in many dishes. Tomatoes are a type of fruit and the seeds inside the tomato are the fruits ovules. Tomato seeds tend to grow into tomato plants if they get good temperature and plenty of light. It takes … Read more
These recommendations are primarily for homeowners and communities that would like to start working in their neighborhood greenspace. There are herbicide-free ways to control each species, but we’ve also included an herbicide option for some species for people who are comfortable using them. When choosing these methods, care was taken to keep the soil from … Read more