• 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…

  • There are many different factors that go into determining how long a daisy lasts, from the soil it was planted in to your climate. In general though, you can expect flowers to last between three and five years before they die off. The “how long do daisies last in a vase” is an interesting question.…

  • Growing artichokes in zone 5 is truly a beautiful experience as it can withstand mild winters, or you can overwinter for the next season. A mature artichoke plant reaches up to 5 feet tall and ­equally as wide. This stunning, half-hardy perennial vegetable has masses of 3-foot-long, silvery, deeply serrated leaves, and towering flower stalks.…

  • Yes, super sweet 100 tomatoes grow in pots and are easy to care for, you just need to provide them with the required conditions for a bounty harvest. Sweet 100 tomato is a hybrid cherry variety producing tasty fruit. Some gardeners love the test of the suite 100 tomato and call it vine candy while…

  • Exercise proper spacing between pepper plants to get a high yield from any type of pepper plant that you intend to grow. Generally, peppers can be hot, sweet, tiny, long, or come in various colors from yellow, green, red, orange, brown, or purple. Hot peppers include chili, jalapeno, habanero, ancho, Serrano, and hot banana. Sweet…

  • There are many ways to protect your pumpkin from squirrels. This article will outline a few methods for keeping the critters away, so you can enjoy fresh-picked pumpkins all season long. The “how to protect growing pumpkins from animals” is a question that has been asked many times before. The best way to do this…

  • Fungus is a common problem in garden soil and it can spread quickly if left unchecked. This article provides information about the best ways to kill fungus and prevent it from spreading. The “fungus in garden soil pictures” is a blog post that will help you kill fungus in your garden soil. Why does fungus…