Growing Zones for Tomatoes
Tomatoes thrive in various USDA hardiness zones, which are determined by factors like temperature, frost dates, and growing season length. …
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How to Stop Fungus Gnats in Indoor Gardens
One of the most significant issues with fungus gnats is that by the time they're flying around and annoying you, they're already a major problem for your plants. That's why …
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 …
How to Fill a Raised Garden Bed with Soil Before Planting
There are plenty of interesting ways to create a raised garden bed. In fact, there aren't really many rules at all. It's whatever works for you. But then there's the …
Growing Cranberries from Seeds, Cuttings, or Seedlings
You can grow cranberries from seeds, cuttings, or seedlings, but it depends on your level of patience. Are you prepared to wait up to four years while your cranberry vines …
How to Save Root-Bound Tomato Plants Before It’s Too Late
There are some opinions out there about what to do with root-bound tomato plants. Quite a few people seem to believe that the best thing is to just dump them …
15 Gardening Secrets Direct from Our Readers
We love when we get great helpful comments from our readers. As you well know, you're never a perfect gardener, so I learn a ton from reading your comments and …
How to Design a Garden Layout in the Winter
Dropping temperatures, frigid nights, and short days can only mean one thing! It's time to start thinking about how to design a garden layout. Wait! Don't go! This isn't as …
Growing Lemons Indoors
When I think of a refreshing summer drink, lemonade is one of the first things that comes to mind. If sunshine was a fruit, I'm pretty sure it would be …
How to Fertilize Container Vegetables without Burning Your Plants
Okay, maybe learning how to fertilize container vegetables isn't the best-kept secret in gardening, but for years it sure as heck felt like it. I can't begin to tell you …
