Before you toss out the tired potting soil from your hanging baskets and containers this fall, think again - with just a little work now, you can save and recharge that used potting soil and have it ready to grow healthy plants again next spring! After supporting plants all season, potting soil becomes compacted and …
One of the easiest, safest, and least expensive ways to power your vegetable and flower plants is to make your own compost tea fertilizer. Not only can it be made without any special equipment, if you happen to have your own compost pile, it can also be made completely for free! Compost tea is made …
Looking for a simple way to compost cardboard and turn all of those boxes arriving at your home into great soil in your compost pile? Believe it or not, composting is one of the easiest and most effective methods you can use to recycle cardboard. In fact, cardboard can be one of the most valuable …
Even if that compost pile is frozen outside - there are still some great and easy ways to recycle and use up all of those coffee grounds coming from your kitchen this winter! When it comes to recharging soil and helping plants grow better, it's hard to beat the value coffee grounds have - especially …
The best way to grow incredible vegetable and flower transplants from seed is by starting with incredibly rich and fertile soil - and there is no better way to do that than by taking a few simple steps to make your own seed starting soil right at home! Not only is making your own seed …
Want to know the best way to compost all of those falling leaves this fall? Composting leaves in the autumn months is certainly a great way to clean up your lawn, flowerbeds and landscape before winter arrives. And, a perfect way to create loads of powerful compost in time for next spring's plantings as well! …
Looking for a few easy ways to use up the coffee grounds coming from all of those warming cups of coffee this fall? As the weather cools and fall mornings bring a chill to the air, many people find themselves reaching for an extra cup of coffee. But with more being brewed each day, that …
Did you know that there are five plants from your flowerbeds and garden that you should never, ever throw into your compost pile? Even though all plant life eventually breaks down into compost, that doesn't mean all plants should go in it. Why? Because many plants or the diseases they possibly carry can actually harm …
Looking for the perfect homemade potting soil recipe to create amazing soil for your hanging baskets, containers and potted plants? One of the best ways to save money and grow the best potted plants around is to make your own potting soil at home. Why make your own? For starters, it can not only save …
Late winter is the ideal time to begin to prepare your raised beds for planting in the spring - because before you know it - garden season will be here! Taking the time to improve and prepare your soil early can make a huge difference in just how well your plants grow later this spring …
Looking for a safe, simple and easy way to save all of those egg shells coming from your kitchen this winter so you can use them in your garden next spring? Eggshells are one of the most overlooked resources for gardeners. While many see them as simply kitchen waste, the shells are actually packed with …
Do you know the 3 biggest mistakes gardeners all too commonly make when creating a fall compost pile? Fall is one of the best times of all to start a compost pile. Why? Because it provides a huge array of materials all at once. Whether it's leaves falling from trees, or spent plant foliage from …
Looking for a simple and easy way to quickly turn all of those falling leaves this fall into compost to use to power all of your plants next spring and summer? Leaves can be a huge resource for gardeners in both flowerbeds and vegetable gardens. Not only are they abundant and free - they are …
Did you know that one of the best ways to get your tomato plants to grow healthy and strong - and produce a big crop of tomatoes is to simply mulch them as soon as you plant with the right combination of mulch? It's true! Mulching your tomato plants in just the right way can …
Looking for a few simple tips and tricks to build the perfect spring compost pile that can heat up quick - and make compost faster than ever? One of the best ways to improve the plants growing in your vegetable garden and flowerbeds is to use compost everywhere you can. In planting holes, as a …
Did you know that by saving your spent coffee grounds now, you can use them this spring and summer to help naturally power your garden and flowerbeds. Not only that, but you can use them to energize hanging baskets, perennial plants, and houseplants too! Coffee grounds are an amazing natural resource that can be used …
Did you know that saving your egg shells and used coffee grounds is one of the best ways to easily power your garden and flowerbeds next spring and summer? And even better - all for free! Many might think of egg shells and coffee grounds as just a simple byproduct of a morning breakfast. But …
If you are looking for a simple, easy and effective way to help stop weeds and the endless chore of weeding in your vegetable garden - it's time to start using cardboard to your advantage. Not only is it a great way to repurpose and recycle this all too plentiful resource - it's also usually …
If you are looking for the perfect way to re-energize your garden and flowerbed soil this fall - and use up all of those falling leaves coming down from the trees - then you need to make leaf mold. Not only is it easy to make, it can power your soil and plants like crazy …
Looking to avoid some of the most common mistakes and pitfalls gardeners make when composting their leaves? Composting all of those falling leaves in the autumn months is certainly a great way to clean up your lawn, flowerbeds and landscape before winter arrives. And, a perfect way to create loads of powerful compost in time …
If you are looking for the perfect way to power your plants next spring, then it's time to make your fall compost pile now! When it comes to growing strong, healthy plants and flowers in the spring, nothing can boost them more than adding a bit of compost. This natural fertilizer not only gives …
There is no better time to rejuvenate and re-energize the tired, worn out soil in your raised beds than in the fall. And doing so will help you grow better than ever next year! Let's face it, after a long season of growing vegetables, flowers and/or herbs in a raised bed, the soil can be …
Looking for few simple ways to compost and reuse your old and depleted hanging basket soil and plants this fall? Not only does composting help keep these items out of landfills, it can also leave you with some amazing power-charged soil to use again next spring and summer! As fall arrives, many of the potted …
Compost tea is one of the best ways to fertilize your flowers - not only giving you amazing plants with incredible blooms, but doing so naturally. Even better, it can be extremely inexpensive to make. In fact, if you have your own compost pile, you can make it for free! Compost tea is a power-packed …
When it comes to making amazing compost for your garden and flowerbeds, it all starts with knowing how to take great care of your compost pile. The good news is it isn't complicated. In fact, all it takes for an amazing compost pile is to take care of 4 simple needs! Compost is essentially the …
While mowing the lawn might seem like a mundane spring and summer chore, you can actually put those grass clippings to good use in your garden! Mowing is just a part of warm weather living for most folks. The grass needs to be mowed and the result of this process is grass clippings. Most people …
One of the best ways to grow healthy and productive tomato plants in your garden is by powering your plants on a regular schedule - and there is no safer and better way to do that than to fertilize your tomatoes naturally! Tomato plants are heavy feeders. It takes a lot of nutrients and energy …
There's no doubt that getting daily fresh eggs is a great benefit of having a backyard flock, but did you know there are a whole host of ways that chickens can help your vegetable garden too? The popularity of raising backyard chickens has grown substantially in the last few years. It seems like between all …
When you don't have the space, resources or time to deal with traditional composting methods, hole composting is the perfect alternative! With traditional composting, you need a dedicated space on your property that is usually at least a few feet wide in all directions. That can be a lot of real estate when you are …
While adding fall leaves to your compost pile is great in theory, there are a few leaves you should avoid composting. Now that the weather has started to cool down, the trees are starting to drop their leaves. It seems like everywhere you look, the ground is covered in orange, red, green, and brown fallen …
This week's how-to garden article and corresponding podcast are all about how to use worm castings to power your plants, vegetables, bushes, trees, and so much more! Worm castings are one of the biggest and best secrets to growing amazingly healthy and productive plants. They are not only easy to use, but they are versatile …
This week's how-to garden article and corresponding podcast are all about how to make incredible compost to help grow a great garden! As plants grow throughout the year, they quickly deplete the nutrients within the soil. Over time, the soil is less likely to be able to provide everything the plants need. This will result …
This week's how-to garden article and corresponding podcast are all about how to compost effectively in your garden. When you use compost in the garden - great things happen. Great things for your soil, and for the plants that grow in it! Compost is the key to adding healthy nutrients to your soil naturally. It's full of life …
Fall is one of the most popular times to decorate your outdoor space with once live plants and products. But did you know that those fall decorations can be used to create an amazing compost pile? Many people enjoy decorating their front porches and entryways with seasonal fall items. Products such as pumpkins, corn stalks, …
There might be no more important chore than taking time to clear out your garden in the fall. As the temperatures turn a bit cooler and your vegetable plants begin to slowly fade, sometimes the garden takes a back seat to other chores. But it might be surprising to find out that working in your …
One of the best ways you can help improve your soil is by adding compost! It's considered to be "Black Gold" to gardeners, and you'll soon find out why! Not only is it practically free to make, but it's also easy! Follow these simple suggestions to learn how to compost like a pro! Learn All …