Here are some helpful tips for growing fruit and vegetables in and around your home.
Avoid growing plants of the same family in the same soil each year. By using crop rotation, not only will you be maintaining soil structure and nutrient levels by using crop rotation but you can also prevent diseases and pests from becoming established in the soil. Think about the roots of your plants. It’s a […]
Tips for growing healthy, beautiful roses: Plenty of sun
When deciding where to plant your roses, keep the sun in mind. Roses do best in plenty of direct sunlight, at least 5 to 6 hours a day, if possible. The sun in the morning is the most important because it helps prevent diseases by drying the leaves of your roses. If your roses are […]
Rose gardening tips for growing healthy roses: Dig a big hole
When digging a hole for your roses, size matters and is a key factor in giving them a great start. Whether you’re planting container roses or bare-root roses, you will need to dig a hole that is both wide enough to accomodate the root structure. Having your hole deep enough is paramount to good drainage. […]
10 Mental Health Benefits of Gardening
Research has shown that spending time outside is good for our bodies and our minds. I’m sure you’ve experienced these benefits: After feeling stressed out or bored indoors, you step outside and your spirits lift. This article was written by Seth J. Gillihan Ph.D. for Psychology Today. One great way to spend time outdoors is to garden. […]
Can compost be used as mulch? What is the purpose of compost?
Here’s a question about mulch asked by Dexter Roona. Can compost be used as mulch? What is the purpose of compost? Mulch reduces moisture evaporation, moderates the temperature of the soil, reduces compaction of the soil, suppresses weeds and should eventually break down and become part of the soil. So, in answer to your question […]
3 Tips on planting and how to stop plants from wilting
Here are three quick tips from Blossom on Instagram to make your plants grow healthy and fast while preventing them from wilting. View this post on Instagram You will wet your plants with these unusual gardening hacks! A post shared by Blossom (@blossom) on Mar 23, 2019 at 9:20am PDT Use an ice cream coneIn […]