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Spring’s cool days offer perfect conditions for growing delicious, nutritious lettuces, but recognizing when lettuce starts to bolt signals it’s time for your final harvest. In cooler, damp weather, lettuce grows rapidly, yielding succulent, tender leaves with a flavor often superior to bagged greens from stores. However, as temperatures rise, lettuce plants begin bolting—a process … Read more

The warm, humid environment typical of bathrooms is precisely what many tropical plants crave. If your houseplants are struggling elsewhere, consider relocating them to your bathroom. However, note that not all species can thrive in low-light conditions typical of windowless bathrooms, so you may need to supplement with additional lighting. Brighten a shelf or corner … Read more

Coleus stands out among foliage plants with its intricate and vibrant leaf patterns. While commonly grown in containers, it thrives just as well, often larger, when planted in garden beds. In its native range, coleus is an herbaceous perennial, but it is typically treated as an annual in most gardens. Recent breeding efforts have produced … Read more

Growing heirloom seeds in your garden connects you to history, allowing you to cultivate plants that have been preserved for decades or even centuries. These seeds offer the opportunity to grow varieties that might have been cultivated by historical figures like Thomas Jefferson over 200 years ago. While heirloom tomatoes are well-known, heirloom seeds also … Read more

If you’re a cherry lover, you’ve probably spit your share of cherry pits…or maybe that’s just me. At any rate, if you’ve ever wondered how to grow cherry trees from seed, you’ve come to the right place. Planting pits from store-bought cherries is possible, but it’s not quite as easy as you may hope. Thankfully, … Read more

Embrace the Ruth Stout Method: A Lazy Gardener’s Dream If you are a lazy gardener like me, you might benefit from the Ruth Stout method of no-till gardening. Ruth Stout was a savvy gardener who decided she wasn’t going to till her land before growing her garden. She pioneered the perpetual mulch concept, which enriched … Read more

Growing a vertical vegetable garden is a fantastic space-saving solution that optimizes vining crops like tomatoes, beans, peas, squashes, and cucumbers, as well as some fruit trees. Various trellis types are available to support plants, but the best vegetable trellis ideas also add an attractive feature, making the garden feel more three-dimensional. Training crops to … Read more

Everyone knows how quickly mosquitoes can ruin a warm summer evening outdoors. These pests are not just annoying; they also spread diseases. Anything you can do to deter them from your yard will protect you and your family. There are many ways to control mosquitoes in the garden, including natural solutions that avoid chemicals. Choosing … Read more

It’s hot enough to fry an egg on the sidewalk—imagine what it’s doing to your plants’ roots! It’s time to step up your watering efforts, but just how much should you increase it? Learn about watering during heat waves and tips for keeping plants safe in high temperatures in this article. Watering During Extreme Heat … Read more

Tillers and cultivators might look similar and both dig up soil, but they have distinct purposes. Can you use a cultivator to make a new garden bed? Is a tiller suitable for weeding aisles and pathways? Let’s break down their differences and the tasks each is best suited for. What Is a Tiller? Tillers are … Read more