Starting your own container herb garden can be a fun gardening challenge, but it can also turn into a stressful project if managed incorrectly. As a beginner in the world of growing herbs in containers there are certain common mistakes you should take care to avoid so that your garden …
Magnolias are elegant and showy flowering plant species with many varieties and species that we associate with warm climate, like in the Southern states but deciduous varieties can be grown in almost any region of the U.S. The fragrance of their blooms is loved worldwide: magnolia flowers look like tropical cupped …
Although most popular garden herbs need full sun and heat to thrive, there are a number of underrated shade tolerant herbs that will grow in those shady spots in your garden that doesn’t get more than 3 or 4 hours of sun daily. Herbs that can handle partial shade are …
So you have successfully started your seeds indoors, or have purchased seedlings from an indoor nursery, and now before you transplant them you might be wondering what steps you need to take to harden them off and ensure they thrive in their new home. Hardening off seedlings doesn’t have to …
Many experienced growers and farmers can confirm that the most important thing to grow in a garden is your soil. If you grow good soil, everything you plant in it will be set up for success and produce fruits and vegetables that are higher in nutrients than those grown in …
Curling tomato leaves are one of the most common issues tomato gardeners face. The leaves of the tomato plant are sensitive and highly responsive to changing environmental conditions, so curling leaves are often the first sign of an underlying issue that needs to be addressed. There are multiple reasons why …
Starting herbs from seed can be tricky, but the cost-saving benefits and increased choice of cultivars will make it worth your while! In theory, you can grow any herb from seed but some are very needy and have a low germination rate, so we’ve included a list of the best …
What could be better than having fresh herbs in your garden return every spring? Growing perennial herbs in your garden means you can reap the benefits of growing edible and medicinal herbs from one growing season to the next, with very little effort on your part! Here are the 20 …
Starting seeds indoors can give you a head start on the gardening season and provide an earlier spring harvest, but it is a delicate process. Plants are most vulnerable in the seedling phase, where they are susceptible to disease and easily drowned, so they need extra attention and care to …
Container herbs are usually much more accessible than those grown in the ground, as they can be kept on a windowsill or just outside your kitchen door and provide you with easy access while cooking. There are many herbs that are a bit fussy about soil conditions, especially if you …
