Do you have your sights set on a flourishing spring garden? If so, it’s time to start planting some seeds! January is the perfect time to sow the seeds for vegetables like squash, tomatoes, and cucumbers. By doing so, you’ll ensure that they are well-established by the time the weather warms up and it’s time … Read more
Most people have heard of Epsom salts as a cooking ingredient but it can also be used as a natural fertilizer. Gardeners have many uses for Epsom salts in their landscape gardening. It can be used for planting, growing, thinning, weeding, or even making compost. There are many things you can do with Epsom salts … Read more
If you are interested in gardening but are having a hard time getting started, maybe worm castings are just what you need. There is nothing better than working in the dirt getting nourished with natural organic materials. It is refreshing to know that you are not harming the environment by working in the garden. Worm … Read more
The use of Epsom salts for plants goes back for hundreds of years. Gardeners have recognized the therapeutic benefits of using Epsom salts fertilizer on their plants since the early days of Epsom in Epsom, England. Originally touted as an herbal remedy, using Epsom salts for tomato plants has now run a close second to … Read more
Companion gardening is one of the best ways to get started with gardening. It is an innovative spin on traditional gardening that combines a set of plants together in a complimentary way. Plants are grown closer together meaning less work for you. All you need to do is simply clip the plants and pluck the … Read more
If you are just starting out with container gardening, there are some basics that you need to be familiar with. These are the bare essentials that will help make things easier. Some gardening tools are specific to container gardening; others may be useful for all types of gardening. Here is a list of the tools … Read more