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Providing high-quality, nutrient-dense compost is essential for maintaining a healthy and high-producing vegetable garden. There are a lot of different methods and ideas around what is the very best compost for the vegetable garden. How do you know what’s best? In this article, we’ll cover what components make the best compost, the 4 best bagged … Read more
Narrow flower beds against houses can be challenging spaces to design and plant. With just a couple feet of space between the foundation and a fence sidewalk or driveway, it may seem like there’s not much you can do. But with some creative thinking and the right plant choices, these often ignored slivers of land … Read more
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Sunflowers make me happy; they just do. They are easy to grow and pop up cheerfully and unbidden beneath the bird feeders or anywhere they’ve been grown before. They do, however, have a tendency to droop. The … Read more
Potassium is an essential nutrient for plant growth and health. While all plants require potassium, some have an especially high need for this important macronutrient. Using a high potassium fertilizer can greatly benefit certain crops and plants. This article will explain what high potassium fertilizers are, what potassium does for plants, when and how to … Read more
When algae, liverworts and mosses grow on borders and containers it is often due to compacted soil, poor drainage and low light levels. In some situations, they can affect and inhibit plant growth; this page looks at how you can avoid potential problems. Moss can be a real nuisance in garden beds and lawns. While … Read more
Bonsai is the ancient art of growing miniature trees in containers. The goal is to replicate the shape and scale of full-sized trees while maintaining the plants in small pots. Many tree species naturally exhibit certain growth habits and features that lend themselves beautifully to bonsai cultivation. Their small leaves, proportions bark textures and other … Read more
In the past I have taken a leaf pulling of my flytrap and planted it in a 50:50 mix of peat moss and washed sand (as I would pot up any of my flytraps) in the hope that it would then be able to produce another plant. Unfortunately though I found this method to be … Read more
Any landscape needs trees because they add beauty, shade, and a sense of peace. Trees improve the visual appeal of parks, gardens, and urban areas and help define their boundaries. Cypress trees are beautiful and versatile, known for their elegant shape and evergreen leaves. They belong to the Cupressaceae family and are in Mediterranean, Italian, … Read more
AMES, Iowa— Home gardeners welcome daffodils as a sign of spring. However, they often have questions about when to plant and how to manage foliage after spring blooming. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach horticulture specialists share information about daffodil care. Daffodils are a classic sign of spring brightening up gardens everywhere with their cheerful … Read more
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Magnolias have a large canopy that dominates the landscape. You can’t help but focus your attention on their huge spread of glossy green leaves, fragrant white flowers, and exotic cones that sometimes fill with bright red berries. … Read more