Topdressing your potted plants that need a refresh but don't need to be completely repotted saves time, money, and stress on your plants. Here's how to do it.
Strawberries can be a hotspot for slugs in spring, but gardeners can easily protect their plants as long as they are careful about the type of mulch they use in their garden.
Tomatoes don’t need to cost a small fortune to grow. Garden catalogs may tempt gardeners with glossy photos, pricey seedlings ...
Whether you need to remove old mulch before adding a new layer depends on a number of considerations, including its composition and condition.
In March, winter is waning, even if your region has a long, cold season. In southern regions, March signals the end, whereas in the North, there may still be a few months of cold weather. Unless the ...
How To Prep Garden Beds Without Buying Bagged Mixes. Image source: UnsplashA thriving garden does not start in a plastic bag.
For instant spring colour, hyacinths and miniature daffodils are brilliant. They last best when kept in a cool, bright spot, ...
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13 Easy Fertilizers You Can Make at Home

The goal of keeping things as natural as possible also means that home gardeners are concerned about the fertilizer they use.
Getting these gardening tasks done in spring, such as tending to soil structure and refreshing mulch, will set your garden up for success all year long.
One light early spring feed can make coreopsis bloom harder for months; learn when to apply fertiliser and which gentle products keep plants in balance.
So I called gardening expert Dan Cooper and asked him for the five jobs that need doing right now, so you can spend the ...
Here in Ireland, they’re best grown under cover in a glasshouse, polytunnel or sunny porch, where they’re guaranteed protection from wind, rain and cool temperatures. Where growing space is tight, ...