Month: June 2019

A Beginners Guide to Growing Vegetables in Pots

Just because you do not have a lot of space in your yard, there is no reason that you should miss out on the wonders of learning how to grow your own vegetables. Some people have absolutely zero space for a vegetable patch, but they still manage to eat their own fresh veggies – by…

5 Plants That Love Shade

Shade gardening helps you to make the most of the shaded areas on your land or your yard. That doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice beauty or color for lack of sunlight; just the opposite. There are many beautiful plants that you can grow in the shade that flower and add a great deal of…

Marigolds for Pest Control – Do They Work?

Marigolds are a very popular plant that you will find populating many gardens during the season. Not only are they well loved for their beauty and softness, but they are also known to pose benefits to the rest of your garden. Marigolds are famous for their purported ability to help protect the surrounding plants in…

How to Test Soil with a Digital pH Meter

One of the biggest secrets to growing a healthy garden is having the perfect soil. Whether you are trying to brighten up your yard with some colorful flowers, or you would like to start enjoying growing your own fresh vegetables – soil is important. But how can you make sure that your soil is right…

How to Maintain a Fruit Cocktail Tree

While the fruit cocktail tree is unique and beautiful, the ways the tree should be maintained are largely similar to other trees minus a handful of nuances. In order to enjoy a variety of fruit from a single plant all year round, there are a number of important rules to follow. The Planting Process Planting…

3 Reasons Why Your Marigolds Aren’t Blooming

Day after day when you stroll through the garden hoping to see your little flowers coming to life, it can be disheartening to notice that some of the blooms are stubborn and just won’t grow. Some flowers need a little extra TLC or have specific requirements that help them to reach their fullest potential, and…