Identifying pests in your garden is a crucial step in maintaining plant health and ensuring a productive growing season. Different pests can cause various symptoms, and effective management depends on accurate identification. Here’s a guide to help you recognize some common garden pests and the signs they leave behind: 1. Aphids Appearance: Small, pear-shaped insects …
Best Vegetable Seeds to Plant for your Garden in the Midwest The Midwest region of the United States has a temperate climate, with hot summers and cold winters, making it suitable for growing a wide range of plants. Here are some of the best seeds to plant for your garden in the Midwest: Tomatoes: They …
Tomatoes are a staple in many vegetable gardens, but they don’t have to be grown alone. Companion planting is the practice of growing different plants together for mutual benefit. Here are some of the best companion plants to grow with tomatoes. Basil – Basil is a popular companion plant for tomatoes, as it is said …
Whether or not you should fertilize in the spring depends on several factors, including the type of plants you’re growing, your soil’s nutrient levels, and your gardening goals. Here are some considerations to help you decide: Soil Test: It’s a good idea to start by conducting a soil test to determine the nutrient levels in …
Spring is a busy time for gardeners as it marks the beginning of the growing season. Here are some common gardening chores to tackle in spring: Clean Up: Start by cleaning up your garden beds. Remove any dead plant material, weeds, and debris that may have accumulated over the winter. This will help prevent pests …
Gardening in small spaces can be both rewarding and efficient, allowing you to grow a variety of plants even in limited areas. Here are some key tips and strategies for successful small-space gardening: Container Gardening: Utilize containers like pots, grow bags, and planter boxes for gardening on balconies, patios, or decks. Containers should have adequate …
Organic vegetable gardening is a great way to grow fresh and nutritious produce while also being environmentally friendly. Organic gardening involves using natural methods to cultivate plants, without the use of synthetic pesticides, fertilizers, or genetically modified seeds. The best way to grow organic vegetables depends on a number of factors, including the type of …
To start root growth on seed potatoes, encourage sprouting by ‘chitting’ them. What exactly is chitting? Chitting is the process by which you put the seed potatoes in shallow trays or in an egg box, ‘eye-end’ up, in a light, cool place – near a window at around 4°C. Usually there are eyes on both …
There are many different types of bulbs we can grow both indoors and out. Bulbs blooming indoors during the hard frosty weather of winter are particularly welcome. Many types of spring bulbs can be forced indoors so that they will bloom in winter. There are even special bulbs whose main aim it is to bring …
With all this discussion about global warming, all of us trying to garden a bit greener and the drought that’s affected a great deal of the southwest, we’re all wondering the best way to garden for our own beauty and for the protection of the environment. The reality is that no matter how you slice …