5 Tips for Growing a Healthy Harvest of Onions This Year
Want healthy onions? Plant them in the right place, at the right time, in the right soil! Growing onions isn't very hard, but like all of us, they have preferences …
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Bulb Rot in Onion Plants: How to Identify, Treat, and Prevent Different Types of Bulb Rot
Bulb rot is by far the worst of the diseases that can affect onions; once infected, your plant is likely lost. But there are steps you can take to prevent …
Should You Fertilize Your Onion Plants?
Onions like well-drained soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0, and they like it full of tasty organic matter. Whether and how much you fertilize your onions depends on …
Growing Onions in Open Land, in Raised Beds, or in Containers
Onions are easy to plant and grow; the key for successful onions is the right amount of sunlight. If you have a large outside plot of land with the right …
Should You Fertilize Your Thyme Plants?
Many gardeners believe that thyme thrives on neglect. With its origins in the dry, rocky Mediterranean, thyme is used to getting by without much in the way of nutrients. …
Watering, Weeding, Fertilizing, and Pruning Your Cherry Trees
As with any plant, watering your cherry trees is an important consideration. Once you’ve planted your trees, you’ll want to keep them consistently watered, but not soaked, for the first …
Growing Cherry Trees in Containers
It’s entirely possible to grow dwarf cherry trees in pots! This allows you to get the most sunlight possible for your trees by moving them around. …
How to Water Brussels Sprouts For Better Taste and Disease Resistance
Brussels Sprouts are such a versatile vegetable, it's no wonder so many gardeners choose to grow them! You can chop them up and turn them into a fresh salad, you …
Should You Fertilize Your Brussels Sprout Plants?
Brussels sprouts are heavy feeders; they slurp up all the nitrogen they can from the soil, but it won’t be enough over the course of the growing season unless you …
Starting with the Right Soil for Your Brussels Sprout Plants
Healthy plants need healthy soil. Brussels sprouts are heavy feeders, and they like firm, nutritious, nitrogen-rich soil. …
