• Spring Garden Prep Tips

    Spring Garden Prep Tips

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    Spring is right around the corner. We had a fantastic sunny and warm day at the end of February, reminding me to prepare for Spring. As the clouds parted and the sun shone down on my humble garden, it was time to get to work and prepare for spring. Preparation is the key to a…

  • Oak leaf hydrangeas are beautiful plants that require little maintenance. However, their leaves can be quite large and cumbersome to trim back without damaging the plant itself. Here is a detailed guide on how to trim oak leaf hydrangreas with minimal damage Oak leaf hydrangea can be trimmed with pruning shears. The leaves need to…

  • The amount of water a tree needs is an important factor to consider, especially when selecting the best location for your trees. Here’s how much you need and how often it should be watered. The “do birch trees need a lot of water” is a question that has been asked many times. The answer to…

  • Growing acorn squash is rewarding as you get to harvest a large crop of about five fruits per plant from some varieties. Acorn squash is a type of winter squash that is similar to pumpkins. Keep reading to learn the differences between both fruits and to know how to grow acorn squash. Differences Between Acorn…

  • Let’s learn how to cut broccoli the right way to avoid wasting too much good stuff from these precious vegetables. Broccoli is a member of the Brassicaceae family, also known as the mustard family or cabbage family, and is related to cauliflower, kale, collard greens, kohlrabi, and bok choy. Ā If you are looking to add…

  • Planting carrot seeds requires tons of patience as they take a long time to germinate which could make one think they died. Carrots are biennial plants that need at least two seasons to produce any vegetable. Carrots are usually planted after the last frost date of spring. They should be sown in well-prepared seedbeds or…

  • The easiest way to keep your flowers healthy would be to put Epsom salts in the water. The “what plants don’t like epsom salt” is a question that has been asked for quite some time. Some plants do not like the taste of Epsom salt, so it’s important to know which ones before using this…