Popular American Rose Varieties
Cultivating and nurturing roses can be incredibly rewarding, as you watch them grow from tiny buds to full, colorful flowers. …
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The Essentials of Raised Bed Gardening
Raised bed gardening is a method that has been beloved by gardeners for decades. This type of gardening involves creating garden beds that are raised above the natural ground level, …
Planting Sunflower Plants in the Ground or in Raised Beds
Wherever you plant your sunflowers, make sure you have loose, loamy, well-draining soil. Try to plant your sunflowers in an area that’s not subject to heavy winds. You might want …
Sun and Soil Requirements for Growing Cherry Trees
Choosing a site for your cherry trees is an important decision. Note that site choice and care for cherry trees is the same for both sweet and sour varieties, except …
Dealing with Strawberry Diseases
Like all food crops, strawberries are susceptible to various fungal diseases. Your best weapons against these are best planting practices, which help prevent disease in the first place. …
Soil and Sun Requirements for Growing Strawberries
Strawberries require full sun to thrive—a minimum of six hours of direct sunlight and up to 10 hours is ideal. Your soil should be slightly acidic, about 5.5 to 6.8 …
Choosing a Site for your Blackberries
If you’re not growing blackberries in containers, you have to choose a spot for your raised bed or open land blackberry garden. It’s recommended that you choose your site a …
Soil and Sun Requirements for Growing Cucumbers
Having healthy cucumber plants starts with having great soil in which to grow them. Cucumbers produce more fruit when they have a low amount of nitrogen, and compost with 2% …
Choosing a Site for your Avocado Tree
Since you probably won’t be planting a pit and trying to grow an avocado in a container, you have to choose a location outdoors where an avocado tree will flourish. …
