A phrase that you may have heard before while learning about plant care is “hardiness zone”. But what is it and why is it an essential part of plant care? The term “hardy” refers to how cold or hot a plant’s environment needs to be for it to survive. Every area of the US is […]
Earthworms may be unpleasant to encounter for some gardeners, but it is in the best interest of your garden to allow these earthworms to live in it! Here are some ways that earthworms help your garden thrive: By nurturing earthworm populations in your garden, you can unlock their full potential and truly see the rewards […]
You may have noticed when you buy plants, they are most likely to have a label attached to it telling you how much sun the plant needs. This label could say “sun”, “shade”, or “part shade”. Here is a key that you can refer to that will help you understand exactly how to interpret these […]
There are 3 types of soil that could be living in your garden. Identifying your soil is important when trying to determine what to plant, how much water it needs, and more to protect your garden this season. Here is a quick synopsis on how to tell the difference between them: Sand: When identifying your […]
Sun mapping allows you to know exactly how much sun each area of your garden receives in a day. To make a sun map, pick a sunny day with little to no cloud cover. Next, you’re going to draw 5 identical diagrams of your yard. Then at 9 am you’re going to go outside with […]
Plants and Flowers in April: Fruits and vegetables in season: Pineapple Cherry Laurel Broccoli Daffodils April Maintenance Tips Fertilizing needs this month: Pruning needs this month: Pests and diseases to look out for this month: Additional April Monthly Tip: Great time for planting warm season crops like like tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, cabbage, and okra Upcoming […]
