How to Create Built-In Hillside Planter Boxes for Sloped Yards
When designing a vegetable garden, it’s a good idea to figure out which part of your yard receives the longest and most consistent light. Might as well get in a …
pumpkins
Growing Pumpkins in Containers
Can you grow pumpkins in a container? Well, it depends. Vining pumpkins that need 50 to 100 square feet of space to spread out? Maybe not. Giant pumpkins? Absolutely not. …
Planting Pumpkins in the Ground or in Raised Beds
Planting
Pumpkins grow better when you plant the seeds directly in the ground. Ideally, you should prepare your pumpkin patch a growing season in advance to give the soil the time …
Sun and Soil Requirements for Growing Pumpkins
Pumpkins like to feel the sun. All day. As you set up a spot for your pumpkin vines, look for space that gets full sun. If your garden climate is …
10+ Food Gardening Gadgets We Love
Gardening is only work if you make it! Maybe it's because I'm an elder-millennial, but I am totally fine with scoping out the latest gardening gadgets. Sure, I've wasted plenty …
Growing Pumpkins from Seeds or Seedlings
You can grow pumpkins from seeds or seedlings. Part of it depends on your preference, and part of it depends on your growing season. Check the seed packet for the …
Watering, Weeding, and Fertilizing your Pumpkin Plants
Watering Your Pumpkin Plants
Once your pumpkins are settled in—whether it’s in a container, a raised bed, or open ground—consistency is key when it comes to watering. If you don’t get …
Dealing with Pumpkin Diseases
Like all food crops, pumpkins are susceptible to various fungal diseases. Your best weapons against these are best planting practices, which help prevent disease in the first place.
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Dealing with Pumpkin Pests
Pests on your pumpkins, left unchecked, can damage and destroy your developing plants. Keeping a close watch on your plants during regular daily inspections will help you spot any pests …
How to Prune Tomato Plants, Peppers, Cucumbers and More
If you're new to vegetable gardening, you might see the six-pack of tomato sprouts at your local gardening center and think, "Wow, what a deal!" What you might not realize …
