DIY Soil Testing for Vegetable Gardens
Before you start applying fertilizers and lime treatments to your soil, take a sample and have it tested, either at home or professionally. Soil tests are like DNA kits for …
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Growing Sunflower Plants in Containers
It’s entirely possible to grow sunflowers in pots! But take a realistic approach to this plan. Don’t try to plant giant varieties in a pot for your deck; you’d need …
Sun and Soil Requirements for Growing Sunflower Plants
Sunflowers are among the most easygoing of all annual plants; plant your seeds in a sunny spot and watch your flowers grow. It really is just about that easy.
Sunflowers love …
Sun and Soil Requirements for Growing Lemons
Lemon trees are a popular choice for both indoor and outdoor gardens. They are relatively easy to care for, and they produce an abundance of delicious fruit. But did you …
Should You Fertilize Your Quinoa Plants?
Quinoa is a hungry plant! It needs lots of nutrients to properly grow, and fertilizers can provide the extra nutrients that quinoa needs to grow quickly and fully. …
Watering, Weeding and Fertilizing your Strawberry Plants
Once your strawberry plants are in the ground, there are a number of things you should do to help them thrive. First, note that flowers that show up earliest tend …
