Chet's Garden Center
As a tomato grower, you may be wondering if you should pinch off the flowers that form on your tomato plants. This seems counterintuitive – after all, don’t the flowers turn into tomatoes? Why would you want to remove them? The reasons for pinching off tomato flowers depend on the stage of growth your plant … Read more
It’s exciting to see those first pepper sprouts emerge from the soil. But then the frustration sets in as your seedlings seem to just sit there, not growing at all for weeks. Slow growth happens to all gardeners – even experienced ones. There are many possible causes, but the good news is that most can … Read more
Calendula is a cheerful, long-blooming annual that adds vibrant color to gardens. Its bright, daisy-like flowers bloom from late spring through fall frost. With its easy care requirements and ability to self-seed, calendula is an excellent flower for beginner gardeners One of the best things about growing calendula is that collecting and saving the seeds … Read more
Spanish moss is a common sight hanging from trees in the Southern United States While beautiful, this plant can cause problems if left to grow uncontrolled Read on to learn effective methods for killing Spanish moss and keeping it from coming back. What is Spanish Moss? Spanish moss, whose scientific name is Tillandsia usneoides, is … Read more
Lettuce is a cool-weather crop that can be tricky to grow in the hot summer months. However, with some planning and preparation, you can have a bountiful harvest of lettuce all summer long. Here are the key techniques for growing lettuce in summer: Choose Heat-Tolerant Varieties Not all lettuce varieties are created equal when it … Read more
Starting dahlia tubers indoors is a great way to get a head start on the growing season By planting tubers inside and getting them to sprout weeks before your last expected frost date, you can enjoy bigger, better blooms earlier in the summer. As an avid gardener, I look forward to growing dahlias each year. … Read more
The Ultimate Guide to Stem Bug Killer Spray Reviews As a homeowner, dealing with pesky bugs invading your space can be extremely frustrating. From tiny ants marching across your kitchen counters to cockroaches hiding in crevices, bugs can quickly take over if you don’t take action. But reaching for harsh chemical pesticides often leaves people … Read more
Lavender is a fragrant herb that brings beauty and aroma to gardens with its stunning flowers and gray-green foliage While lavender thrives in warm climates, it can also be grown as an annual or overwintered indoors in colder regions if proper care is provided With the right techniques, you can keep potted lavender thriving for … Read more
How to Prune a Bridal Wreath Spirea: A Complete Guide The bridal wreath spirea (Spiraea prunifolia) is a popular flowering shrub known for its gorgeous cascading white blooms in spring. With its graceful, arching branches covered in clusters of pure white flowers it’s easy to see why this plant is a favorite for gardens and … Read more
Potato grow bags have become an increasingly popular gardening tool for home gardeners looking to grow potatoes in a small space. But do these fabric potato planters actually produce a good potato harvest? In this comprehensive guide we’ll take an in-depth look at potato grow bags to find out if they really deliver on their … Read more