You’ve worked hard on getting your garden ready for summer. You may have added fertilizer and rototilled it in, planted seeds, or added your small plants. Now comes the daily task of watering it to keep your plants hydrated. The last thing that you need is mice destroying all of the hard work that you put into […]
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What to Plant in April to Have a Garden in the Summer
Ah Spring! What a beautiful time of year. The weather is finally warming up and the chill in the air is disappearing. Then snow melts and you notice your brown lawn and dreary garden. Don’t fret, there’s good news! You still have plenty of time to work on your yard and garden before summer. You […]
Sweet Corn: From Garden to Table
Sweet corn is one of the best things about summer. Sweet corn is delicious grilled, boiled, or over a fire. It goes with just about everything. Summer and sweet corn go together like peanut butter and jelly. Think about those summer nights when friends and family are gathered together. Is there corn on the cob? […]
3 Beneficial Bugs for Your Garden
Most of the time, people don’t want bugs in their gardens. Gardens can be ruined by bugs eating leaves or infesting them. Gardeners sometimes use pesticides to keep bugs at bay. Pesticides are great at getting rid of all the bugs in your garden, but not all bugs are harmful. There are several kinds of […]
How to Make Your Own Compost
Composting is a great way to kickstart an amazing garden. It is an incredible fertilizer and will give your plants lots of food for the upcoming Summer. Some people think that composting is too hard, or gross, to do it. It doesn’t have to be either! Composting can be simple and clean if you do […]
How to Get More Worms in Your Garden – The Best Natural Fertilizer
Worms may be slimy, wiggly, and squishy but they’re good for your garden. They can significantly improve your soil. Worms eat bacteria and fungi that could damage your plants. They also leave “worm castings”, which is just a fancier name for worm poop. Worm castings are actually great at fertilizing and they’re filled with nutrients […]