by Kate Tidwell | Aug 26, 2020 | Home Gardening Problems
Knowing your soil pH is essential to successful gardening. Each plant is unique and will likely prefer a specific pH range for optimal growth. Sampling and testing your soil pH are important first steps to providing your plants with the best soil possible. You can...
by Kate Tidwell | Aug 18, 2020 | Home Gardening Problems
Growing seeds can seem as simple as sticking the seed in the dirt and waiting for it to grow, but that doesn’t always work out the way you are hoping. Some seedlings grow too tall, or too short, some start out great and suddenly die, and some may never sprout...
by Kate Tidwell | Aug 15, 2020 | Home Gardening Tips and Tricks
1. Use nets. Netting is my most recommended solution against common animal pests in the garden and they also protect against a variety of insects. I prefer nets because they are an affordable easy solution to a problem that is likely to keep on existing. Insect nets...
by Kate Tidwell | Aug 12, 2020 | Home Gardening Tips and Tricks
1. Use self-watering stakes and spikes. Many stake and spike designs have a water reservoir you fill up and then the water drips slowly into the soil. Some have tubes to insert into a jug or bottle of water to prolong their watering capabilities. 2. Add style...
by Kate Tidwell | Aug 5, 2020 | Home Gardening Tips and Tricks
Companion Planting is a great tip for vegetable gardens because it has so many benefits. It makes it easier for you to care for your plants if they are positioned based on their care and needs. When placed together, some plants make great partners by deterring common...
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