Gardeners who start a number of seeds indoors or who do a great deal of container gardening will quickly find that buying potting soil and seed starting mix can get expensive very quickly. I am all about saving money and doing things myself around the garden. I would like to share with you the mix…
One of the most popular questions I see from new gardeners is how to fill a new raised bed with soil. Many different methods are out there that work great! Everyone has different opinions and different materials available. I have researched a great deal to find how others have filled raised beds. Here are the…
Many different ways exist to create compost and it all starts with how the compost will be contained. After doing some research, I realized many questions come up about covering or not covering a compost pile and everyone seems to have a different opinion. I have been creating my own compost for quite a few…
Seed starting in containers, whether indoors or outdoors, is a very popular and common gardening practice, but it also comes with a lot of questions. It is tempting for people to assume that topsoil should be used for seed starting. However, read on, as this may not be the case. So, can topsoil be used…
I think we all can agree that plants need nutrients in order to grow. Gardening in containers is very popular for various reasons. However, as I have researched lately, I have discovered that many of the myths, tips, and tricks out there have too much false information when it comes to fertilizers – especially for…
Container gardening is an important aspect to know about gardening. Many gardeners live in areas or have different situations where in-ground gardens are just not an option. Container gardening may be ideal for individuals who live in apartments, elderly people, children or people who simply do not have enough space for an in-ground garden. Not…
Whether a gardener happens to find some bulbs in a garage or shed that were forgotten, receives some bulbs from a friend, or buys an outdated package of bulbs, it is often questioned whether or not the bulbs are too old to be planted. I’ve done some research on bulbs and have found some good…
Starting a garden can be a bit overwhelming. Many beginner gardeners get caught up in thinking that creating a garden will take a great deal of time and money. I’m here to tell you that gardening doesn’t have to take much time or money! When gardeners are resourceful and research well, they can easily grow…
When starting plants from seed, it is human nature to want to be cautious with the number of seeds planted. Gardeners naturally want to plant exactly the same number of seeds for the number of plants desired. I always thought the same thing too. I always wanted to save as many seeds in order to…
A good amount of insect life is very beneficial in a garden. Earthworms help cultivate and provide nutrients to soil and bees pollinate. Soil should contain a good amount of beneficial life. (See this article for desired amounts of insect life). However, any garden can also be raided by unwanted pests. Checking over the garden…
