Dealing with dog pee spots in your lawn can be ruff! But with some effort you can get your grass looking green again. This guide will walk you through how to fix dog urine damage so you can restore your lawn. Why Dog Pee Kills Grass Before we get into solutions, let’s quickly cover why … Read more
Rosemary is a popular herb grown both indoors and outdoors for its fragrant foliage and culinary uses. While rosemary is drought-tolerant, it still needs proper watering to thrive. So how often should you water a rosemary plant? The frequency depends on several factors. Key Factors That Determine Rosemary’s Water Needs There are a few key … Read more
The parsnip is an underappreciated root vegetable that deserves a place in every vegetable garden. But many gardeners struggle to identify parsnip plants accurately, especially when they first emerge. In this complete guide, you’ll learn everything you need to positively identify parsnip plants at every stage of growth. A Brief History of Parsnips Parsnips are … Read more
Honeynut squash is a delicious winter squash valued for its sweet nutty flavor and petite single-serving size. With proper harvesting and post-harvest handling, these squash can be enjoyed for months after the growing season ends. This guide will walk you through identifying ripeness, harvesting techniques, curing, and storage methods to get the most out of … Read more
Gladiolus also known as gladiolas or glads are beautiful summer-blooming bulbs that add vibrant spikes of color to the garden. Their showy flowers come in bright hues like red, yellow, orange, pink, white and purple. However, gladiolus bulbs, properly called corms, are not cold hardy in areas with freezing winters. Knowing when to dig them … Read more
How to Plant Autumn Onion Sets for a Bountiful Spring Harvest Onions are a versatile vegetable that adds flavor to many savory dishes. While onions can be grown from seeds sown in spring planting onion sets in autumn offers several advantages. Onion sets are miniature onion bulbs that allow you to get a head start … Read more
Transplanting raspberry bushes is a great way to expand your raspberry patch or give your plants the best growing conditions. With some planning and care, transplanting raspberries can be an easy and successful endeavor In this comprehensive guide, we’ll walk through when and how to transplant raspberry bushes for optimal fruit production When is the … Read more
When it comes to growing mushrooms at home, providing the proper lighting is critical for healthy growth and maximum yields. But with so many lighting options available today, it can be confusing trying to figure out the best light source for mushroom cultivation. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll compare the most popular lighting technologies used … Read more
Getting a jump start on growing dahlias by starting the tubers indoors in pots offers many advantages for gardeners. By potting up the tubers and getting them actively growing 4-6 weeks before transplanting outside, you can maximize blooms even in short season gardens or small spaces. In this complete guide, I’ll explain when and how … Read more
Hydrangeas are beloved flowers that brighten up gardens with their large, colorful blooms. Their soft colors and full flower heads have made them a quintessential flower for many yards and gardens. Hydrangeas are available in so many gorgeous varieties from mopheads to lacecaps in white, pink, blue and purple shades. But many hydrangea plants are … Read more