When planning and starting your garden, there are already a number of things that can feel overwhelming. Although planting your vegetables on a plant by plant basis can also work, it can however cause a number of challenges such as diseases, pests, and soil requirements. In this guide, you will be able to start companion…
Spring is saying it’s goodbyes and it’s now time to start preparing your garden beds for the Summer heat. The best way to prepare your garden for Summer is to follow a few basic tasks and you will be well prepared to handle the sunny hot season.
Clean up your beds
The first and most…
One of the most challenging parts of gardening is the realization that you cannot always control every facet of the growing process. Although it can be treated, there are a few common plant diseases that can create havoc in your garden and cause major loss to your harvests if not treated quickly. Below are some…
If you’ve looked into companion growing, it is great to also include some top performing companion flowers in your vegetable garden. By planting flowers in our gardens, it can help bring color to your space while also providing many benefits to your overall yields season to season. If you’re looking to learn which ones to…
A practice that is good to learn as you become a more experienced gardener is to learn how to properly amend your soil. This is done by adding materials to your soil to help improve overall drainage, water retention, structure, and nutrient composition. Understanding the basics can greatly improve your home garden for seasons to…
It may seem intimidating at first, but composting can be a very simple and straightforward technique. Not only can it save you money but help reduce waste from your household. To get started, all you need is to learn a few basics and of course patience to get to the final product. If you're wanting…
Summertime is the time when everyone is outside and enjoying sun and family gatherings. These occasions would never be complete without the ever popular watermelon. Growing watermelons does take time and planning to ensure you have the right space and growing conditions to have the best tasting melon on the block. If you’re just as…
Tomatoes are one of the most popular and favorite types of vegetable to grow. I personally love growing all varieties and enjoy the large output that these plants can produce. If you’re itching to experiment and grow with this delicious plant, here are a few tips for growing and harvesting tomatoes.
Types of Tomatoes
When…
The Most Useful Tools to have in your Garden
With Spring now here, it is the time where everyone is getting ready to start their garden and start planting for the upcoming season. Starting out, it can be overwhelming on what tools are necessary to begin the planting process but the good news is that…
What Gardening Zone are you located in?
To get started with gardening, it is essential to know your growing zone to better plan for your seedlings and direct sows. This zone will dictate the growing seasons in your area and allow you to better prepare when planning out your next season. Depending on where you…