It can be a bad surprise to find mice in your compost bin. Mice love to nest and have babies in warm, food-filled compost piles. If you don’t get rid of them, they can ruin your composting efforts and even spread disease. Getting rid of mice in compost takes diligence, but it’s possible with the … Read more
Crocus, tulip, and daffodil blooms are some of the most awaited signs of spring. After a long winter, gardeners can’t wait for the first ones to pop up from the ground. These hardy bulbs bring a splash of color and let us know that warmer weather is on the way. There are many kinds of … Read more
Scorpion plants, like Venus flytraps, are very interesting because they can catch and eat insects. When an unwary bug crawls across their trigger hairs, their special traps close. Watching the traps in action is highly entertaining!. If you just bought a Venus flytrap, you might be wondering how often to feed it and if it … Read more
People love eating crab apples in the fall, and you can find them growing in gardens, hedgerows, fields, and forests. People usually just look at crab apple trees as decorations because of their pretty spring flowers that brighten up parks, gardens, and roadsides. But their fruit can also be eaten and used in many different … Read more
Hardneck garlic varieties produce large robust cloves and tall flower stalks called scapes making them a favorite choice for home gardeners. If you love garlic, planting hearty hardneck garlic bulbs is a fun and rewarding way to grow your own fresh garlic harvest. This complete guide will teach you everything you need to know about … Read more
It might seem impossible to grow juicy, flavorful Hass avocados in the Sunshine State, but it is possible with hard work and careful planning. As a fellow gardener and avocado lover from Florida, I’ve spent years learning how to grow many Hass avocado trees that do well in our climate. If you want to grow … Read more
As a dog owner, you love letting your furry friend run and play in your yard. But those nitrogen-rich urine spots can quickly kill grass and leave unsightly yellow or brown patches in the lawn. Because this happens so often, some people suggest using garden lime to get rid of dog urine spots. But does … Read more
As a peach tree owner, it can be scary to see your tree losing its leaves in the summer. Since this is the height of the growing season, the leaves should be full and lush. But losing leaves now doesn’t always mean you should be scared. There are a few possible reasons why your peach … Read more
Horse manure can make an excellent organic fertilizer for gardens and fields when aged properly Fresh manure contains pathogens and high nitrogen levels that can damage plants Allowing horse manure to age reduces these risks and unlocks its benefits, But how long does horse manure need to age before it can be safely used? What … Read more
Parsley is a versatile herb that adds bright, fresh flavor to many dishes. Its curly green leaves are a familiar garnish on plates in restaurants across the world. However those vibrant leaves can suddenly turn yellow which is not a good sign for the health of your parsley plant. A parsley plant with yellowing leaves … Read more