20 Gardening Myths Busted
Sometimes, gardening advice gets passed around like gossip. It could be gardening tips from your grandfather on your mother’s side or a neighbor’s anecdotal vegetable garden evidence. It’s easy to …
soil drainage
5+ Soil Additives to Improve Drainage in Soggy Gardens
After a rainstorm (or even a heavy watering), does your vegetable garden resemble day three of Woodstock? Soil drainage may be an issue! The good news is that there are …
How to Grow Herbs in Mason Jars
I love cooking with fresh herbs. There’s nothing like the smell of chopped basil or the aroma of crushed thyme to get me in the zone to cook. That’s easy …
Growing Eggplants in Containers
Eggplants thrive in containers. They like the warmth and moisture retention, and the small varieties can even be hand-pollinated and grown in indoor hydroponic gardens during the winter. …
Planting Lemon Trees in the Ground
Lemons need lots of sunshine in order to thrive. They also need well-drained soil with a pH of 5.5 to 6.5. Lemons are more cold-sensitive than other citrus trees, so …
Meyer Lemon Tree Care 101: Outdoors and In Containers
Delicious Meyer lemons come from a tree produced by crossing a true lemon with an orange or tangerine cultivar. If you've never tried one before, you'd be correct in assuming …
How to Spot, Treat, and Prevent Cherry Diseases
As it grows, a cherry tree, like most fruit trees, may experience issues caused by pests or diseases. Things such as location, weather and upkeep determine which problems your trees …
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 …
